HOUSE
JOHN COGHILL
21st-31st Legislature (1999 -2020)
Resigned; October 27, 2009
District: 11
Party: Republican
1999-2004 Representative
2005-2006 Representative Majority Leader
2007-2008 Representative
2009-2010 Representative Resigned; October 27, 2009
2009-2010 Senator Oath taken 10/27/09
2011-2012 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2012)
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2015-2016 Senator Senate Majority Leader
2017-2020 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
August 15, 1950
Fairbanks, Alaska
Residency:
Nenana: 1950 - 1975
Fairbanks: 1975 - present
Occupation:
Small Business Owner
Spouse:
Luann
Children:
Children - Shaun (John), Joshua, Jayme
Grandchildren - Alexander, Grace, Joshua, and Kinley
Education:
Nenana Public School: 1955 - 1968, High School Diploma
Military:
5 years service U.S. Air Force, S.Sgt
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Majority Leader: 2003- 2006
Chair, House Rules Committee: 2007 - present
Chair, State Affairs Committee: 2001 - 2002
Co-Chair, Joint Armed Services Committee: 2005 - 2006
Co-Chair, Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 1999 - 2000
Vice-Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 1999 - 2000
AK Information Infrastructure Task Force: 2005 - 2006
Judiciary Committee: 2001 - 2006
Legislative Council Joint Committee: 2003 - 2006
Local Government Advisoory Commission: 2005 - 2006
Rules Committee: 2003 - present
State Affairs Committee: 2003 - 2004
Special Committee on Economic evelopment, International Trade, and Tourism: 2005 - 2006
Special Committee on Education: 2003
Special Committee on Fisheries: 2001 - 2002
Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2001 - 2004
Finance Subcommittees:
- Governor: 2003 - 2006
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - 2006
- Legislature: 2003 - 2006
- Natural Resources: 1999 - 2006
- Education & Early Development: 2001 - 2002
- Education: 1999 - 2000
- Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 1999 - 2000
Other Political and Government Positions:
Chair, District 18 Republican Party of Alaska Former Chair, District 32 Republican Party of Alaska.
Delegate, Republican National Convention: 1996.
Business and Professional Positions:
Small Business Owner
Private School Teacher
Pastor’s Assistant
Concrete Cutter
Special Interests:
Family activities, Carpentry, History
Legislative Service:
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)(H)
- 26th (2009-2010)(S)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Past Memberships (Resigned; October 27, 2009)
Legislative Service:
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)(H)
- 26th (2009-2010)(S)
- 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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PROPERTY CRIMES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 04/02/2009 | ||
PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) HSS | 01/20/2009 | ||
NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(S) HSS | 04/03/2009 | ||
COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES, COGHILL, P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 09 | 06/23/2009 | ||
EXEMPTIONS: LIFE INSURANCE; ANNUITIES | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
STEP PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
MUNICIPAL AIR QUALITY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
COMPACT: EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
JURY NULLIFICATION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 02/18/2009 | ||
COMPACT FOR JUVENILES; INTERSTATE COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR APOC MEMBERS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) STA | 03/02/2009 | ||
TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
APPROP: TRAUMA CARE FUND | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 03/09/2009 | ||
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
CHILD SUPPORT/CASH MEDICAL SUPPORT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) JUD | 04/01/2009 | ||
LEGISLATIVE ETHICS ACT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
(H) FIN | 04/07/2009 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
CRUISE SHIP WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 09 | 07/09/2009 | ||
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2009 | ||
POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) JUD | 03/09/2009 | ||
LABOR NEUTRALITY FOR STATE CONTRACTS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
(H) L&C | 03/12/2009 | ||
SURCHARGE: OIL EXPORTED TO CERTAIN STATES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 03/30/2009 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/02/2009 | ||
OPPOSE FED. CONTROL OF STATE LAND & WATER | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 43 | 08/03/2010 | ||
PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 06/08/2009 | ||
OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/10/2009 | ||
RESTART COOK INLET PRODUCTION | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(S) RES | 04/19/2009 | ||
OPPOSING FEDERAL EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) RLS | 02/18/2009 | ||
DEVELOP MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LAND | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 05/05/2009 | ||
NAMING THOMAS B. STEWART LEG. OFFICE BLDG | SENATOR ELTON |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 09 | 05/18/2009 |