HOUSE
BETH KERTTULA
21st-28th Legislature (1999 -2014)
House Minority Leader
District: 3
Party: Democrat
1999-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Minority Leader
2009-2012 Representative House Minority Leader
2013-2014 Representative Resigned January 24, 2014
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Beth's family has a long
history in Alaska starting in 1918, when her grandfather
Oscar spent the winter in Nome. In 1935 he returned with his
young family to the Matanuska Valley to farm. Beth's
father Jay has the honor of being the state's longest-
serving legislator and the only legislator to have served
as both House Speaker and Senate President. Her mother
Joyce was an English teacher and full-time volunteer as
Jay's office manager.
After growing up as a legislator's child in Juneau and
Palmer, Beth earned her BA from Stanford University and her
JD from the University of Santa Clara. She worked as an
attorney in both private and public practice before running
for office.
Beth has been elected seven times to the Alaska House of
Representatives from District 3 in Juneau. During her
public service she has been a strong voice for Alaskans
retaining control over their resource wealth and responsible
development and has been instrumental in oil and gas
decisions. Beth has also been a leader to restore civility,
ethics and non-partisan decision-making to the legislature.
She was the original sponsor of Alaska's world-renowned
cruise ship pollution legislation.
A trusted and respected leader, Beth served on the House
Finance Committee, was Minority Whip for 3 years, and is
currently the House Minority Leader - the highest rank for
a minority member in the House.
Beth's husband Jim Powell was Deputy Mayor of Juneau.
He works at the Department of Environmental Conservation and
is a PhD student at the University of Alaska.
Beth is a member of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, Camp
2, the Fil-Am and the Filipino Communities of Juneau, and
the Alaska Bar Association. Beth owns a very small jewelry
making business and enjoys reading, watching movies and just
being outside with Jim.
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Beth resigned on January 24, 2014.
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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LONGEVITY BONUS APPROPRIATION | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMAS, KERTTULA, LEDOUX |
(H) FIN | 01/16/2007 | ||
INFANTS WHO ARE SAFELY SURRENDERED | REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, GRUENBERG, LYNN, HARRIS, NEUMAN, WILSON, DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, OLSON, DOLL, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 08 | 02/11/2008 | ||
PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES SAMUELS, GARA, GARDNER, KERTTULA |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2007 | ||
RUNOFF ELECTION FOR STATE LEGISLATOR | REPRESENTATIVES OLSON, KERTTULA, NEUMAN |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
ESTABLISHING SUSAN BUTCHER DAY | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA, NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 08 | 02/28/2008 | ||
ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, CRAWFORD, GARDNER, BUCH, DOLL, DOOGAN, HOLMES, GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA, GRUENBERG |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2007 | ||
VETERAN INFO ON PFD APPLICATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, DAHLSTROM, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
TUITION WAIVER FOR NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/14/2007 | ||
MARRIAGE BROKERS AND ADVERTISERS | REPRESENTATIVES KERTTULA, DOLL |
(H) FIN | 03/01/2007 | ||
PUPIL/TEACHER RATIO IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) HES | 01/16/2007 | ||
LONGEVITY BONUS REAPPLICATIONS | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMAS, GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 04/18/2007 | ||
MARINE PARKS ADDITIONS/HUNTING ALLOWED | REPRESENTATIVES KERTTULA, CISSNA |
(H) FIN | 05/05/2007 | ||
UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 05/05/2007 | ||
STATE EMPLOYEE DEPENDENTS CHILD CARE CTRS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) HES | 03/25/2008 | ||
COMMISSION ON AGING | REPRESENTATIVES DOLL, KERTTULA |
(H) FIN | 02/15/2008 | ||
AGGRAVATING FACTOR: HOMELESSNESS | REPRESENTATIVES DOLL, KERTTULA |
(H) JUD | 01/15/2008 | ||
PRE-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, KAWASAKI, NELSON, KERTTULA, GRUENBERG |
(H) RLS | 04/05/2008 | ||
PERS MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS TO RETIREE ORG. | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/19/2008 | ||
MITIGATING FACTOR: CARE FOR DRUG OVERDOSE | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 08 | 06/10/2008 | ||
PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE: AMERICORPS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/19/2008 | ||
SUPPORTING U.S. VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) MLV | 02/08/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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LTD. DRIVER'S LICENSES/IGNITION INTERLOCK | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
THE STATE FLAG | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, HAWKER, DAHLSTROM, WILSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
TRANSFER HABITAT DIV FROM DNR TO F&G | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 02/06/2008 | ||
STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, DOLL |
(S) FIN | 05/12/2007 | ||
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVES CRAWFORD, GUTTENBERG |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2007 | ||
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, GARDNER |
(H) CRA | 01/16/2007 | ||
PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, GARA |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 07 | 02/20/2007 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
NO SAME-SEX BENEFIT VOTE WITHOUT APPROP. | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/04/2007 | ||
OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) FIN | 05/08/2007 | ||
BURNING CAPABILITY OF CIGARETTES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) L&C | 02/14/2007 | ||
ALASKA AGRICULTURE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
PROTECTION OF SALMON SPAWNING WATER | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) RES | 02/27/2008 | ||
TUITION FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) FIN | 03/22/2007 | ||
PAYMENT DATE FOR BILLS FOR SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 02/21/2007 | ||
RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND/TASK FORCE/ASSIST. | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
CREATE FORT ROUSSEAU CAUSEWAY PARK | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 08 | 04/01/2008 | ||
OFFERING PROMOTIONAL CHECKS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 08 | 04/09/2008 | ||
SPORT FISHING GUIDE RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
NURSING MOTHERS IN WORKPLACE | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) L&C | 03/17/2008 | ||
WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 08 | 05/21/2008 | ||
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 07 | 05/28/2007 | ||
CRIMES : DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS | REPRESENTATIVE DOLL |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
TASK FORCE RE: COUNCIL ON DOM. VIOL. | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
HIGH ENERGY COST OFFSET FUND | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
(H) CRA | 03/26/2007 | ||
APPROP: LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
(H) FIN | 03/27/2007 | ||
PLASTIC BAG FEE; ESTABLISH LITTER FUND | REPRESENTATIVE DOLL |
(H) L&C | 03/30/2007 | ||
STAMPEDE STATE RECREATION AREA | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) RES | 04/20/2007 | ||
SURCHARGE ON OIL PRODUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) RES | 05/01/2007 | ||
LEAVE FOR ORGAN/BONE MARROW DONATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 08 | 06/06/2008 | ||
ESTABLISHING ALASKA HISTORY WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 08 | 03/26/2008 | ||
PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTING | REPRESENTATIVES BUCH, LYNN, HOLMES, CHENAULT, GRUENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/11/2008 | ||
CANDIDATES INELIGIBLE FOR BDS/COMMISSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
(H) STA | 02/27/2008 | ||
PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE: FELLOWSHIPS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: COMBAT RELATED DEATH | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GARA |
(H) STA | 01/15/2008 | ||
MARINE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD | REPRESENTATIVES WILSON, LEDOUX, SEATON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
MAKE INFO ABOUT MIXING ZONES PUBLIC | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) RES | 01/15/2008 | ||
PRESCRIPTION DRUG REPOSITORY | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
(H) HES | 01/15/2008 | ||
REPEAT OFFENDER'S ASSAULTS/ANIMAL CRUELTY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, GARA, DAHLSTROM, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, BUCH, HARRIS, DOLL |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
(H) FIN | 03/12/2008 | ||
COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
SEARCH & RESCUE: AUTHORIZATION/WORK.COMP | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 08 | 03/27/2008 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLES:LICENSES/INSURANCE/NOTICES | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
CHAPTER 74 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
PRE-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 117 SLA 08 | 07/23/2008 | ||
COMPUTER PERSONS REPORT CHILD PORNOGRAPHY | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(S) JUD | 03/28/2008 | ||
EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 08 | 06/06/2008 | ||
POWER PROJECT FUND/BULK FUEL LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 08 | 06/25/2008 | ||
STAN PRICE STATE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | REPRESENTATIVE DOLL |
(H) RES | 01/30/2008 | ||
PFD: EXECUTION/DISCLOSURE OF APPROPS | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
CHAPTER 79 SLA 08 | 06/06/2008 | ||
REQUIRE NOTICE OF RELOCATION OF STATE JOB | REPRESENTATIVE DOLL |
(H) STA | 02/19/2008 | ||
CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY; LIABILITY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HES | 02/19/2008 | ||
CPA EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
ALASKA BROADBAND TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) FIN | 03/20/2008 | ||
TIKCHIK STATE PARK ADDITIONS | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) RES | 02/19/2008 | ||
POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) FIN | 03/27/2008 | ||
APPROP: SCHOLARSHIP FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) FIN | 04/02/2008 | ||
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2008 | ||
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) HES | 04/02/2008 | ||
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & LB&A MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
(H) STA | 02/19/2008 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 04/05/2007 | ||
2007 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 04/27/2007 | ||
2008 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 03/07/2008 | ||
CONST AM: GENDER-NEUTRAL REFERENCES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) FIN | 04/24/2007 | ||
STATE'S CONTROL OF NATIONAL GUARD | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 05/28/2007 | ||
WW II FILIPINO VETS:BENEFITS/IMMIGRATION | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(S) FIN | 05/14/2007 | ||
SUPPORTING RIGHT TO FORM LABOR UNIONS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(S) STA | 03/12/2008 | ||
CONST. AM: BUDGET RES. FUND/OIL & GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
(S) FIN | 04/08/2008 | ||
SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 1 FSSLA 07 | 07/28/2007 | ||
PEACE OFFICER CONVICTED OF MURDER | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 07 | 04/27/2007 | ||
COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 07 | 02/20/2007 | ||
MARINE PARKS ADDITIONS & MANAGEMENT | SENATOR ELTON |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
TUITION FOR OUT-OF-HOME- CARE CHILDREN | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 07 | 07/17/2007 | ||
UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT | SENATOR ELTON |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 07 | 07/16/2007 | ||
REDISTRIBUTION OF USED EYEGLASSES;OPT BD. | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 08 | 04/19/2008 | ||
EXTEND ALASKA COMMISSION ON AGING | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
AGGRAVATING FACTOR: HOMELESSNESS | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
HUNTING BY MILITARY,COAST GD., DEPENDENTS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 08 | 06/02/2008 | ||
PURPLE HEART TRAIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 08 | 05/03/2008 | ||
FILM OFFICE/FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
SNETTISHAM REFUNDING BOND/MUNI TAX EXEMPT | SENATOR ELTON |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2007 | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/19/2007 | ||
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2008 | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/07/2008 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 07/01/2008 | ||
SUPPORTING U.S. VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 07/23/2008 | ||
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 07/23/2008 |