HOUSE
LES GARA
23rd-30th Legislature (2003 -2018)
Representative Les Gara
District: 23
Party: Democrat
District: 23
Party: Democrat
Legislative Service
2003-2018 Representative
2003-2018 Representative
:
Date
and
Place of Birth:
February 6, 1963
New York, New York
Occupation:
Attorney, writer
Spouse:
Kelly
Residency in
Alaska:
Fairbanks, August 1988-August 1989;
Anchorage, August 1989 to present
Education:
Freeport High School, 1977-1981, Diploma;
Boston University, 1981-1985, B.A.;
Harvard Law School, 1985-1988, J.D
Political and
Government Positions:
Law clerk for Justice Jay Rabinowitz, Alaska Supreme
Court;
Assistant Attorney General.
Special
Interests:
Fishing, rafting, fly-tying.
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)
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)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT, THOMAS, GARA, HARRIS, KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVES CRAWFORD, GARA, DOOGAN |
(H) CRA | 01/20/2009 | ||
| CLASS SIZE REDUCTION GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES CRAWFORD, GARA |
(H) EDC | 01/20/2009 | ||
| DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GARDNER, PETERSEN, KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/25/2009 | ||
| LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON, GATTO, CISSNA, MUNOZ, GARDNER |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 | 07/07/2010 | ||
| REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, CRAWFORD, BUCH, CISSNA, GARA, HOLMES, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
| PRE-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES KAWASAKI, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2009 | ||
| PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, GARA, TUCK, GRUENBERG, KAWASAKI |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ED: PARENTS AS TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, PETERSEN, KAWASAKI, GARA |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2010 | ||
| ELECTION DAY VOTER REGISTRATION | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, GARA, PETERSEN |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HSS | 02/25/2009 | ||
| PRODUCTION TAX ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 02/06/2009 | ||
| EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 80 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN AND GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) ENE | 02/23/2009 | ||
| PAYMENTS TO PHYSICIANS:MEDICARE/PROBONO | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HSS | 03/12/2009 | ||
| ACCESS TO FISHING WATERWAYS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) FSH | 03/23/2009 | ||
| EDUCATION BUDGET & LEGISLATOR SALARIES | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) EDC | 04/17/2009 | ||
| MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, PETERSEN, GARA |
(H) HSS | 01/19/2010 | ||
| ANTITRUST ACTIONS & PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, CRAWFORD, N.FOSTER, GARA, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 01/19/2010 | ||
| RCA RATE CHANGE | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, TUCK, GARA |
(H) L&C | 01/19/2010 | ||
| PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT | REPRESENTATIVES DAHLSTROM, GARA, HERRON |
(H) STA | 03/17/2010 | ||
| PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOLS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, TUCK |
(H) EDC | 01/19/2010 | ||
| MEDICAID FOR MEDICAL & INTERMEDIATE CARE | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GRUENBERG |
(H) HSS | 01/19/2010 | ||
| PHYSICIAN SHORTAGES: GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) HSS | 02/10/2010 | ||
| CORPORATIONS NOT "PERSONS" IN ELECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) STA | 02/19/2010 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) STA | 01/20/2009 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) CRA | 01/20/2009 | ||
| FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, BUCH |
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 | 08/19/2010 | ||
| MEDICAID FOR ADULT DENTAL SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 09 | 06/20/2009 | ||
| REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, HAWKER, MUNOZ |
(H) L&C | 01/20/2009 | ||
| ENERGY BONDS/INVESTMENTS/ANGDA | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, P.WILSON |
(S) RES | 04/16/2009 | ||
| MIXING ZONES/SEWAGE SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) FSH | 01/20/2009 | ||
| COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES, COGHILL, P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 09 | 06/23/2009 | ||
| NET ENERGY METERING | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, AUSTERMAN, GATTO, RAMRAS, MUNOZ, P.WILSON, BUCH |
(H) ENE | 01/20/2009 | ||
| FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 10 | 05/04/2010 | ||
| LICENSE PLATES: FIREFIGHTER/EMT/FRAT. ORG | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & LB&A MEMBERSHIP | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, DOOGAN, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN, SALMON, TUCK |
(H) FIN | 02/05/2010 | ||
| MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
(H) L&C | 01/26/2009 | ||
| DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 09 | 06/16/2009 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) EDC | 01/28/2009 | ||
| INTEREST FORGIVEN ON CERTAIN STATE LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(H) STA | 01/28/2009 | ||
| IDITAROD REGISTRATION PLATES | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) FIN | 03/05/2009 | ||
| MUNICIPAL AIR QUALITY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) L&C | 02/11/2009 | ||
| INCREASE BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) EDC | 02/23/2010 | ||
| DEBT AUTHORIZATION FOR UNIVERSITY | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 10 | 06/21/2010 | ||
| INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) HSS | 03/12/2009 | ||
| OIL AND GAS TAX | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) RES | 03/13/2009 | ||
| EXPUNGEMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) JUD | 03/23/2009 | ||
| UNEMPLOYMENT AMENDMENTS: FED STIMULUS | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2009 | ||
| NAMING VETERANS' WAY IN MAT-SU | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 10 | 06/17/2010 | ||
| SPECIAL ELECTION FOR LEGISLATIVE VACANCY | REPRESENTATIVE CRAWFORD |
(H) STA | 04/16/2009 | ||
| POWER PROJECT FUND: DIESEL PLANT UPGRADES | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) ENE | 04/18/2009 | ||
| MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, HERRON, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 10 | 05/01/2010 | ||
| MEDICAID FOR MEDICAL & INTERMEDIATE CARE | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, SEATON, HERRON, GRUENBERG |
(H) HSS | 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 | ||
| ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, MUNOZ, PETERSEN, HERRON, JOULE, N.FOSTER |
(H) ENE | 01/19/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOP. TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 10 | 06/25/2010 | ||
| FERRY SERVICE, INCL. YUKON/KUSKOKWIM | REPRESENTATIVE SALMON |
(H) TRA | 02/19/2010 | ||
| CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) STA | 02/19/2010 | ||
| VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 10 | 04/30/2010 | ||
| INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PROVIDERS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) FIN | 03/30/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 06/04/2010 | ||
| OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/10/2009 | ||
| OIL TANKER ESCORT VESSELS/OIL SPILL ANNIV | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/13/2009 | ||
| FED. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM/MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 04/15/2010 | ||
| HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 07/22/2009 | ||
| SUPPORT SOLDIERS' BURIAL DESIGNATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/09/2009 | ||
| MEDICAID/INS FOR CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 117 SLA 10 | 07/01/2010 | ||
| MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR DAVIS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/04/2010 | ||
| NAMING THOMAS B. STEWART LEG. OFFICE BLDG | SENATOR ELTON |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 09 | 05/18/2009 | ||
| VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE | SENATORS HUGGINS, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 | 05/25/2009 | ||
| CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR THOMAS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 09 | 05/15/2009 | ||
| PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE/DNA I.D. SYSTEM | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 10 | 05/14/2010 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MEDICAID FOR MEDICAL & INTERMEDIATE CARE | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
| IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES/DUI/CHEM. TEST | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 10 | 06/16/2010 | ||
| GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 | 06/02/2010 | ||
| DENTAL CARE INSURANCE/PREFERRED PROVIDERS | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 10 | 06/15/2010 | ||
| FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF SALMON MANAGEMENT | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 04/15/2010 |