HOUSE
MIA COSTELLO
27th-32nd Legislature (2011 -2022)
Representative Mia Costello
District: 27
Party: Republican
District: 27
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
2011-2014 Representative
2015-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Majority Leader 1/15 - 7/8/19
2021-2022 Senator
2011-2014 Representative
2015-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Majority Leader 1/15 - 7/8/19
2021-2022 Senator
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Date/Place of Birth:
Anchorage - 1968
Residency in Alaska:
Lifelong Alaskan
Anchorage (1968-'91, '99-'03, '08 to present)
Juneau (1991-'99, 03-'06)
Fairbanks (2006-'08)
Occupation:
Mother, teacher, public relations executive and Governor’s staff
Family:
Spouse: Andrew
Children: Andrew and Roman
Education:
West High School – Diploma, 1986
Harvard University – B.A. in Government, 1990
University of Alaska Southeast – Master of Arts in Teaching, 1997
Other Political and Government Positions:
Governor’s Office Deputy Director of Communications; Legislative aide; State Public Information Officer; Intern coordinator for U.S. Senator Ted Stevens; Governor’s Outdoor Recreation and Trails Advisory Council; Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports; Statehood Celebration Commission.
Business and Professional Positions:
Coach, NineStar Education & Employment Services; Teacher, Anchorage and Juneau School Districts; Public relations executive; Owner, Mia Costello Consulting
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Alaska Outdoor Council; National Rifle Association; Alaska Airmen’s Association; Anchorage Republican Women’s Club, Juneau Big Brothers Big Sisters; Masters Swimming
Other Information:
Alaska Humanities Forum Teacher Exchange to Sand Point; Co-Nect Schools Excellence in Education finalist
Special Interests:
Youth literacy, flying, swimming and camping
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELF DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, FEIGE, LYNN, COSTELLO |
(S) FIN | 03/23/2012 | ||
| APPRENTICE HUNTING PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, COSTELLO |
(H) RES | 01/18/2011 | ||
| TAXES: FILM; SMALL CORP; OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/19/2011 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, HERRON, KERTTULA, GATTO, LYNN, PRUITT |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 11 | 06/23/2011 | ||
| IN-STATE GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) CRA | 03/28/2012 | ||
| STUDENT ATHLETE CONCUSSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 11 | 05/27/2011 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS/INCOME ALLOWANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 11 | 05/02/2011 | ||
| SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL MEMBERS | REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, GARDNER, HERRON |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 12 | 05/23/2012 | ||
| OCC. LICENSES: TEMPORARY/FEES/PAWNBROKERS | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, HERRON, FEIGE |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 11 | 06/27/2011 | ||
| KNIVES, GRAVITY KNIFE & SWITCHBLADE | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, LYNN |
(S) RLS | 04/11/2012 | ||
| PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, HERRON |
(H) FIN | 03/30/2011 | ||
| PERM. MOT. VEH. REGISTRATION/TRAILERS | REPRESENTATIVES STOLTZE, KELLER |
(S) STA | 04/06/2012 | ||
| WAIVE PARK FEE FOR VETERANS & SENIORS | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) RES | 01/18/2011 | ||
| MEDICAL PROVIDER INCENTIVES/LOAN REPAYM'T | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, KAWASAKI |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
| SCHOOL GARDENS, GREENHOUSES, AND FARMS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/28/2011 | ||
| HANDLING OF STATE FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 11 | 04/28/2011 | ||
| NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL EXPRESSWAY | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
| DECEASED VETERAN DEATH CERTIFICATE | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 | ||
| PRESUMPTION AGIA PROJECT IS UNECONOMICAL | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) FIN | 02/04/2011 | ||
| REPORT ON FISHING STREAM ACCESS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
| CHAIR OF RCA | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(S) L&C | 04/08/2011 | ||
| STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2011 | ||
| INJUNCTION SECURITY: INDUSTRIAL OPERATION | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(S) JUD | 03/21/2012 | ||
| EXTENDING STAYED PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(H) RES | 02/25/2011 | ||
| VETERAN DESIGNATION ON DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2012 | ||
| ELECTRONIC DISTRIB. OF REPORTS/NOTICES | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
(S) STA | 04/04/2012 | ||
| HOME ENERGY RATING SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
(S) FIN | 04/13/2011 | ||
| AK GASLINE DEV. CORP/GAS PIPELINE FUND | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2011 | ||
| STATE PROCUREMENT CODE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
| PUBLIC PROCUREMENT | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
| PIPELINE PROJECT: JUDICIAL REVIEW/ROW | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) JUD | 04/12/2011 | ||
| REGULATIONS: INFORMATIVE SUMMARY/BILLS | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
| ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMPSON, SADDLER |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 12 | 04/30/2012 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, P.WILSON, MILLETT |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 12 | 05/02/2012 | ||
| CATHINONE BATH SALTS | REPRESENTATIVES STOLTZE, THOMPSON, MILLETT, PRUITT, TUCK |
(H) FIN | 02/10/2012 | ||
| READING OR TYPING MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMAS, GATTO, P.WILSON, GRUENBERG, TUCK |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 12 | 05/10/2012 | ||
| REAL ESTATE SALES LICENSEES/COM'N | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, OLSON |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
| COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| EXEMPTIONS FROM MINING TAX | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2012 | ||
| BOATING REGULATION: SUNSET/ENFORCEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
| STATE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| MILITARY FACILITY ZONES | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 12 | 05/16/2012 | ||
| WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) L&C | 02/22/2012 | ||
| AIDEA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
(H) FIN | 04/04/2012 | ||
| ANWR ADVERTISING CONTRACT | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
(S) L&C | 04/10/2012 | ||
| PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| RONALD REAGAN LANDMARK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) RLS | 02/07/2011 | ||
| SENIOR CITIZEN PROTECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| TSA SCREENING PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| WILDLIFE & SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/06/2012 | ||
| CONST. AM: TRANSPORTATION FUND | REPRESENTATIVES P.WILSON, THOMPSON |
(S) FIN | 04/04/2012 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| HONORING RONALD REAGAN | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| OPPOSING FEDERAL WILD LAND DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(S) RES | 04/04/2011 | ||
| RELOCATE COASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| BLM LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 09/12/2012 | ||
| RS 2477 RIGHTS-OF-WAY | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(S) RES | 04/12/2012 | ||
| COOK INLET/KACHEMAK BELUGA POPULATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
HOUSE RESOLVE 8 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| BD OF EDUC REPORT/LEGIS TASK FORCE | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 11 | 05/27/2011 | ||
| AIDEA: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY/ INTEREST RATE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 12 | 06/12/2012 | ||
| RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 12 | 03/21/2012 | ||
| AUTISM: INS. COVERAGE, TASK FORCE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 12 | 06/27/2012 | ||
| SPC. STEPHEN "MAX" CAVANAUGH OVERPASS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 11 | 06/08/2011 | ||
| SCHOOL SPORTS/ INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 12 | 05/29/2012 | ||
| FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| WALTER HICKEL DAY OF THE ARCTIC | SENATOR FRENCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| RAOUL WALLENBERG REMEMBRANCE DAY | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| LIMIT FEDERAL INTERVENTION IN STATE | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 07/19/2011 |
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)