SENATE
DENNIS EGAN
26th-30th Legislature (2009 -2018)
Oath taken April 19, 2009
District: B
Party: Democrat
2009-2010 Senator Oath taken 4/19/09
2011-2018 Senator
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Juneau Senator Dennis Egan
hails from the capital city he now serves. Born in 1947, he
graduated from Juneau Douglas High School in 1965. His
father, Bill Egan, was Alaska’s first governor. Dennis
graduated in 1967 from radio operation engineering school
and was a U.S. Army radio communications school honor
graduate. He put those skills to work serving in the Alaska
Army National Guard 910th Engineer Company from 1967-1974.
Named Alaska broadcaster of the year in 1990 and inducted
into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2001, he has over 30
years on the Alaska Broadcasters Association board. Dennis
was president and general manager of Alaska-Juneau
Communications, Inc. since 1986. As host of KINY-AM’s
"Problem Corner," he may be the only Alaska politician who
has as many voters recognize his voice as his name.
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Serving the Capital City is
nothing new to Sen. Egan. He’s been mayor, an assembly
member, deputy mayor and planning commissioner. He’s served
on the boards of directors of the Juneau Chamber of
Commerce, AK Municipal League, and Southeast Conference.
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His civic involvement has been
as dynamic as his radio and political career. Dennis
currently serves on the boards of the Alaska Committee and
Juneau Jazz & Classics, and is a member of Juneau Rotary,
the Salvation Army Advisory board, and the U.S. District
Court Merit Selection Panel. He is a member of Ducks
Unlimited. Past involvement includes membership on the
Junior Acheivement Hall of Fame selection committee,
Communication Chair Golden North Salmon Derby, Elks 420,
June Yacht Club, and the St. Jude Center board member. He
was a volunteer firefighter for 12 years (1969-1981).
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Dennis married Linda in 1969.
They live on Douglas Island and have two adult daughters,
Jill and Leslie.
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MUNICIPAL ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) CRA | 01/19/2010 | ||
YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 10 | 06/28/2010 | ||
ST. EMPLOYEE GEOGRAPHIC PAY DIFFERENTIAL | SENATOR EGAN BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 02/24/2010 | ||
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 08/03/2010 | ||
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING | SENATOR EGAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 06/25/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT, THOMAS, GARA, HARRIS, KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, BUCH |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 | 08/19/2010 | ||
PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, GATTO, LYNN |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 10 | 06/04/2010 | ||
LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON, GATTO, CISSNA, MUNOZ, GARDNER |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 | 07/07/2010 | ||
EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
JUNEAU SUBPORT BLDG/AHFC BLDG | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2009 | ||
TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
AK FIREARMS EXEMPT FROM FED. REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 10 | 05/27/2010 | ||
CHILDREN'S TRUST | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 115 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
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 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 10 | 03/31/2010 | ||
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 | ||
SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL MEETINGS | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 10 | 04/14/2010 | ||
CRIMINAL FINES FOR ORGANIZATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 10 | 04/30/2010 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 04/13/2010 | ||
DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 06/04/2010 | ||
STATEHOOD/ANCSA LAND SURVEY FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 | 08/03/2010 | ||
REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2009 | ||
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | SENATOR MENARD |
(H) RLS | 04/15/2010 | ||
MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 03/05/2009 | ||
STAN PRICE STATE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) RES | 02/09/2009 | ||
PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE/DNA I.D. SYSTEM | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 10 | 05/14/2010 | ||
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM | SENATOR MEYER |
(S) FIN | 03/20/2009 | ||
INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PROVIDERS | SENATOR OLSON |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2010 | ||
FISHERMEN'S FUND | SENATOR PASKVAN |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
INTERNET ACCESS TO LEG COMMITTEE MTGS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) FIN | 04/15/2010 | ||
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 | 06/09/2010 | ||
PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON, KOOKESH, ELLIS, DAVIS |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 10 | 06/17/2010 | ||
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:PROGRAM/MEDICAID | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
SCHOLARSHIPS/ LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 10 | 05/10/2010 | ||
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES/DUI/CHEM. TEST | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 | ||
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE TAX CREDITS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 03/22/2010 | ||
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
GOVERNOR'S DUTY STATION/TRAVEL ALLOWANCES | SENATOR STEDMAN |
(H) RLS | 04/14/2010 | ||
FISH PROCESSOR FEES, LICENSES, RECORDS | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) FIN | 04/01/2010 | ||
VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 99 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
SUPPORTING SENIOR CAREGIVERS | SENATOR BUNDE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 06/17/2010 | ||
COMMITTEE ROOM NAMED AFTER WILLIAM BELTZ | SENATOR OLSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 6 | 02/10/2010 | ||
DOMESTIC NATURAL GAS & ALT. ENERGY | SENATOR WAGONER |
SENATE RESOLVE 7 | 08/03/2010 |