HOUSE
MIKE CHENAULT
22nd-30th Legislature (2001 -2018)
Speaker of the House
District: 34
Party: Republican
2001-2008 Representative
2009-2016 Representative Speaker of the House
2017-2018 Representative House Minority Whip
Date/Place of Birth:
February 25, 1957
Hobbs, New Mexico
Family:
Wife - Tanna
Children - Brandon, Elisha, Shanda, Miranda
Education:
Kenai Central High School: Graduated 1975
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Speaker of the House: 2009 - present
Chair, Committee on Committees: 2009 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2001 - 2002
Committee on Committees: 2005 - 2008
Econ. Dev., Trade & Tourism: 2009 - present
Finance Committee: 2003 - present
Labor & Commerce: 2009 - present
Legislative Council: 2009 - present
Legislative Budget & Audit: 2003 - 2008
Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2001 - 2003
Natural Gas Pipelines: 2001 - 2002
Oil & Gas: 2001 - 2002
Resources Committee: 2001 - 2002
Special Committee on Oil and Gas: 2001 - 2002
School District Costs Task Force: 2005 - 2007
Finance Subcommittees:
- Administration: 2003 - 2004
- Corrections: 2001 - 2002
- Court System: 2005 - present
- Governor: 2005 - present
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - present
- Legislature: 2005 - present
- Military & Veterans Affairs: 2001 - 2002
- Public Safety: 2001 - 2002
- Resources: 2003 - 2004
- Revenue: 2005 - 2008
- University: 2007 - present
Other Political and Government Positions:
Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board: 1999 - 2000
Kenai Fire Service Board: 1999 - 2000
Business and Professional Positions:
Former President, North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Elks Club
Moose Lodge
Special Interests:
Snow Machines, Golf, Fishing, Children's Sports, Bowling, Computers
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
Legislative Service:
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE/I.D. | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, HAWKER, CHENAULT, STOLTZE, RAMRAS, JOHNSON |
FAILED (H) | 03/29/2010 | ||
| ROBERT E. BUSH VETERANS' MEMORIAL BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) TRA | 04/02/2010 | ||
| CAPITAL PUNISHMENT | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2009 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT, THOMAS, GARA, HARRIS, KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
| ENERGY BONDS/INVESTMENTS/ANGDA | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, P.WILSON |
(S) RES | 04/16/2009 | ||
| DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 09 | 06/16/2009 | ||
| REPEAL AUTHORITY FOR DAY FINES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 09 | 06/16/2009 | ||
| SURCHARGE: OIL EXPORTED TO CERTAIN STATES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 03/30/2009 | ||
| GAS EXPLORATION\DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) FIN | 03/25/2010 | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF SALMON STOCKS AND FISHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) FSH | 01/19/2010 | ||
| NATURAL GAS: STORAGE/ TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 10 | 05/12/2010 | ||
| ADVISORY VOTE ON IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) FIN | 02/05/2010 | ||
| IN-STATE PIPELINE/COORDINATOR/TEAM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 10 | 04/26/2010 | ||
| OPPOSE FEDERAL HEALTH CARE REFORM BILLS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 03/19/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUISE SHIP WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) JUD | 03/09/2009 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| AQUATIC FARM PROD./AGRICULTURE PROMOTION | REPRESENTATIVES AUSTERMAN, GATTO |
(H) FSH | 01/19/2010 | ||
| ESTABLISHING PURPLE HEART DAY | REPRESENTATIVES DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, BUCH, KELLER, PETERSEN, LYNN, GATTO, TUCK, DOOGAN, THOMAS, HAWKER, GUTTENBERG, RAMRAS, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, MILLETT, HERRON |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 10 | 03/22/2010 | ||
| EXTEND SUNSET OF BOATING REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
| MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| MUNICIPAL SALES OR USE TAX ON MOTOR FUEL | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) L&C | 02/10/2010 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
| SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL MEETINGS | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 10 | 04/14/2010 | ||
| YOUTH ACADEMY: STUDENT RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 10 | 04/30/2010 | ||
| SELF DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2010 | ||
| IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RES | 03/02/2009 | ||
| IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RES | 03/02/2009 | ||
| IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) RES | 03/02/2009 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 06/02/2009 | ||
| PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 06/08/2009 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 07/29/2009 | ||
| GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 07/22/2009 | ||
| OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/10/2009 | ||
| HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/22/2009 | ||
| RESTART COOK INLET PRODUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(S) RES | 04/19/2009 | ||
| OPPOSE FEDERAL CAP AND TRADE LEGISLATION | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 67 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| OPPOSING EPA CLEAN AIR ACT REGULATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 70 | 08/03/2010 | ||
| DEVELOP MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LAND | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 05/05/2009 | ||
| URGE REPEAL OF FEDERAL ESTATE/GIFT TAX | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
HOUSE RESOLVE 8 | 06/08/2009 | ||
| OPPOSE TSA SECURITY RULE | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 03/09/2009 | ||
| IN SUPPORT OF SENATOR TED STEVENS | REPRESENTATIVE R.FOSTER |
HOUSE RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
| SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
HOUSE RESOLVE 9 | 06/08/2009 | ||
| VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| MINORS: ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/ I.D. CARDS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 |