HOUSE
JAY RAMRAS
24th-26th Legislature (2005 -2010)
Representative Jay Ramras
District: 10
Party: Republican
District: 10
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
2005-2010 Representative
2005-2010 Representative
Date/Place of Birth:
July 31, 1964
Fairbanks, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Fairbanks: 1964 - present
Occupation:
Hotel and restaurant owner
Education:
Lathrop High School: 1981
Syracuse University, 1984
- B.A., American History
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Judiciary Committee: 2007 - 2008
Co-chair, Resources Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-chair, Econ. Dev., Int'l Trade & Tourism Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Economic Development, International Trade & Tourism Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Joint Armed Services Committee: 2005 - 2006
Member, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, Military & Veterans' Affairs Special Committee : 2007 - 2008
Member, Oil & Gas Special Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, State Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Finance Subcommittees:
- Commerce, Community & Economic Development: 2005 - 2006
- Fish & Game: 2005 - 2006
- Military & Veterans's Affairs: 2007 - 2008
- Natural Resources: 2005 - 2006
- Revenue: 2007 - 2008
- Transportation & Public Facilities: 2007 - 2008
- University Of Alaska: 2007 - 2008
Business and Professional Positions:
Owner; Jaybird's Wingworld
Owner; Food Factory
Owner; Pike's Landing
Owner; Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Owner; Aviator Greenhouse & Sweets
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Chamber of Commerce
CHARR
Special Interests:
Host of Canned Food Day at the Fair
Host of Letter Carrier's Canned Food Drive
Host of Mush for Kids
Alaska Children's Trust
Host of Food Factory & Friends
UAF Jazz Festival
Softball
Gardening
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, RAMRAS, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, OLSON, DAHLSTROM, SEATON, JOHNSON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2007 | ||
| J. KEVIN LAMM TRAINING FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RLS | 05/08/2007 | ||
| APPROP: LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) FIN | 01/16/2007 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FINANCE/LOBBYING/CONSULTING | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, MEYER, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, WILSON, LEDOUX, THOMAS, RAMRAS, JOHNSON |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS | REPRESENTATIVES STOLTZE, RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 07 | 07/02/2007 | ||
| POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
FAILED (H) ON RECON | 05/13/2007 | ||
| PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON RESERVE ACCOUNTS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2007 | ||
| RECORKING WINE SERVED WITH A MEAL | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) L&C | 02/22/2007 | ||
| NO DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR MINOR DROPOUTS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| DRIVERS LICENSE: ALCOHOL AWARENESS/MINOR | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 08 | 07/23/2008 | ||
| CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, LEDOUX |
(S) JUD | 02/14/2007 | ||
| BUSINESS LICENSE FEE | REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, STOLTZE, DAHLSTROM, NEUMAN |
(H) L&C | 01/16/2007 | ||
| BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) L&C | 01/22/2007 | ||
| CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) FIN | 03/29/2007 | ||
| PROPERTY FORECLOSURES AND EXECUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2008 | ||
| HOMEOWNERS INSUR. FEE/FIRE STDS. COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) L&C | 03/21/2007 | ||
| PASSENGER VESSEL TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 01/23/2008 | ||
| ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT/INTENT TO RESELL | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) JUD | 05/01/2007 | ||
| PRESCRIPTION DATABASE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) JUD | 02/08/2008 | ||
| DENTISTS/DENTAL ASSISTANTS/HYGIENISTS | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 111 SLA 08 | 06/25/2008 | ||
| CONST. AM: LIMITING TAXES ON GAS | REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, SAMUELS |
(H) JUD | 01/15/2008 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC RECREATIONAL EASEMENTS/IMMUNITY | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, WILSON |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 08 | 06/26/2008 | ||
| INFANTS WHO ARE SAFELY SURRENDERED | REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, GRUENBERG, LYNN, HARRIS, NEUMAN, WILSON, DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, OLSON, DOLL, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 08 | 02/11/2008 | ||
| CHILD PLACEMENT COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, NEUMAN, WILSON |
CHAPTER 93 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CITIZEN ADVISORY COMM ON FEDERAL AREAS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| CRIMES/ALCOHOL/DRIVERS LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVES SAMUELS, STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 07 | 06/25/2007 | ||
| FAILURE TO REPORT CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVES STOLTZE, SAMUELS, LYNN |
(H) JUD | 01/16/2007 | ||
| UNIFORM TRAFFIC LAWS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(S) RLS | 02/15/2008 | ||
| PASSING STATIONARY VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 07 | 04/06/2007 | ||
| PROCLAMATION CALLING A SPECIAL SESSION | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 07 | 05/28/2007 | ||
| PROHIBIT ALLOWING MINORS TO HAVE ALCOHOL | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 07 | 06/25/2007 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
| WORKERS' COMPENSATION RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) FIN | 05/08/2007 | ||
| PROTECTION OF SALMON SPAWNING WATER | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) RES | 02/27/2008 | ||
| 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 | ||
| APPROP: TOURISM MARKETING | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) FIN | 03/21/2007 | ||
| OFFERING PROMOTIONAL CHECKS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 08 | 04/09/2008 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 08 | 05/21/2008 | ||
| CRIMES : DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS | REPRESENTATIVE DOLL |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| TOURISM DISCLOSURES AND NOTICES | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 07 | 06/04/2007 | ||
| BAN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| ALCOHOL SALE/PURCHASE/DISTRIBUTION | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
(H) FIN | 05/10/2007 | ||
| YOUTH INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL CONDUCT | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
(H) JUD | 05/02/2007 | ||
| PERSONAL USE FISHING PRIORITY | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) FSH | 05/03/2007 | ||
| WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 08 | 06/10/2008 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE ARSON ON PUBLIC LAND | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: COMBAT RELATED DEATH | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
| NET ENERGY METERING | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) L&C | 01/15/2008 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FUND RAISING DURING SESSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 106 SLA 08 | 06/20/2008 | ||
| REPEAT OFFENDER'S ASSAULTS/ANIMAL CRUELTY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, GARA, DAHLSTROM, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, BUCH, HARRIS, DOLL |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
| COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
| COMPUTER PERSONS REPORT CHILD PORNOGRAPHY | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(S) JUD | 03/28/2008 | ||
| APPROP: SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) FIN | 01/22/2008 | ||
| SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) FIN | 04/01/2008 | ||
| 2007 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 04/27/2007 | ||
| AMICUS BRIEF REGARDING RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 01/30/2008 | ||
| 2008 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 03/07/2008 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RES | 05/10/2007 | ||
| WW II FILIPINO VETS:BENEFITS/IMMIGRATION | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(S) FIN | 05/14/2007 | ||
| KENSINGTON MINE APPEAL | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| OPPOSE FEDERAL ID REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| CONST. AM: BUDGET RES. FUND/OIL & GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
(S) FIN | 04/08/2008 | ||
| LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) FIN | 04/06/2008 | ||
| PEACE OFFICER CONVICTED OF MURDER | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 07 | 04/27/2007 | ||
| ALASKA NATIVE ART IDENTIFICATION SEALS | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 08 | 04/10/2008 | ||
| FILM OFFICE/FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| SUPPORTING U.S. VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 07/23/2008 |