SENATE
JOHNNY ELLIS
15th-29th Legislature (1987 -2016)
District: L
Party: Democrat
1987-1992 Representative
1993-2004 Senator
2005-2006 Senator Senate Minority Leader
2007-2010 Senator Senate Majority Leader
2011-2012 Senator
2013-2014 Senator Senate Minority Leader (2013)
2015-2016 Senator
:
Date
and Place of Birth:
March 13, 1960
Springfield, MO
Occupation:
Former Business Owner, Alaska Natural
(Wholesale Alaska Gift Items), Macuir Company
Commissioner:
Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education (WICHE)
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage, 1975-present
Education:
High School - Bartlett, 1975-79
College - University of
Alaska Anchorage, 1978-79; Claremont McKenna College,
1979-82, B.A. (honors)
Political and Government Positions:
Senate Rules
Chair, Present
Commissioner, Western Interstate Commission on Higher
Education, present Childrens
Caucus, 1987-present American Council for Young Political
Leaders, present Co-Chair, 2007-2010 Senate Majority Leader,
1998 member of Mental Health
Parity Task Force,
Health Resources & Access Task Force, 1991-92 Co-Chair,
Family Support Task
Force, 1989-90 Co-Chair, Adolescent Pregnancy and
Parenting Task Force, 1990
Chair, House Rules Committee, 1990-92 Chair, House Health,
Education & Social
Services Committee, 1988-90 Co-Chair/Founder, Tourism
Working Group, 1987-89
Service
Organization(s) Membership:
Board of Directors,
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center; Board of Directors,
Blacks in Alaska History Project, Inc.; Board
Member, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska; Board
Member, Food Bank of
Anchorage Advisory Board; Fairview Community Council;
Board Member, Anchorage
Economic Development Corporation; Member, Anchorage
Waterways Council; Member, Alaska Women’s Lobby; Business
and
Professional Women/USA; Member, We the People Committee;
Member, Key Campaign to advocate for people with
disabilities
Other:
1st Annual Senator Johnny Ellis Community Service
Award, 2000,
Alaska Community Service Commission, Alaska Business and
Professional Women
Appreciation Award, 2000 ACLU Legislator of the Year
Award, 1996 Alaska Public
Health Association Award for Community Service, 1996
Advocate for Alaska’s Children
Award, 1998 Excellence Award, Anchorage Association for
Education of Young Children,
1995 Primary Health Care Award Winner; Outstanding
Representative, Standing
Together Against Rape Golden Key Award, Key Campaign for
Developmental Disabilities
Recipient, Mayor’s Award for Historical Preservation
Special
Interests:
Travel, reading, politics and history
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
- 19th (1995-1996)
- 18th (1993-1994)
- 17th (1991-1992)
- 16th (1989-1990)
- 15th (1987-1988)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, DAVIS, EGAN, FRENCH, KOOKESH, MCGUIRE, MENARD, PASKVAN, THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/07/2011 | ||
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY | SENATORS DAVIS, EGAN, ELLIS, FRENCH, WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) RLS | 03/23/2012 | ||
TAX/CREDIT:FILM/OIL & GAS/GAS STOR./CORP. | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 12 | 05/30/2012 | ||
PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 03/16/2012 | ||
SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING FUND | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, PASKVAN, MCGUIRE, MENARD, THOMAS |
(S) FIN | 02/09/2011 | ||
AUTISM: INS. COVERAGE, TASK FORCE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 12 | 06/27/2012 | ||
APPROP: UNIV. ENGINEERING BUILDINGS | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 04/08/2011 | ||
ALASKA PENSION TRUST RESERVE FUND | SENATORS ELLIS, WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) STA | 01/17/2012 | ||
APPROP:AK PENSION TRUST RESERVE/PERM FUND | SENATORS ELLIS, WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 01/17/2012 | ||
GAS PIPELINE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, EGAN, ELLIS, FRENCH, DAVIS, KOOKESH |
(S) RES | 03/02/2012 | ||
ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 02/06/2012 | ||
USE AMERICAN-MADE IN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) L&C | 02/21/2012 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS/INCOME ALLOWANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 11 | 05/02/2011 | ||
OCC. LICENSES: TEMPORARY/FEES/PAWNBROKERS | REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS, HERRON, FEIGE |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 11 | 06/27/2011 | ||
GEODUCK AQUATIC FARMING/SEED TRANSFER | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 12 | 06/06/2012 | ||
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEV. FUND GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, HERRON, FOSTER, JOULE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
HANDLING OF STATE FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 11 | 04/28/2011 | ||
DECEASED VETERAN DEATH CERTIFICATE | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 | ||
COMMUNITY & PUB.TRANSPORTATION ADV. BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
REPORT ON FISHING STREAM ACCESS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
VETERAN DESIGNATION ON DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2012 | ||
BULK FUEL LOANS/POWER PROJECT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
SALES OF NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO MINOR | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 43 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 | ||
TAXES: FILM; SMALL CORP; OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
OIL/GAS PROD. TAX CREDITS/RATES/VALUE | REPRESENTATIVES THOMPSON, DICK, MILLETT, TUCK, MILLER |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
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 | ||
SENIOR CITIZEN PROTECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 07/19/2011 | ||
VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 07/19/2011 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 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 | ||
TASK FORCE ON FISCAL FUTURE OF ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/11/2011 | ||
SUPPORT ARCTIC CAUCUS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/19/2011 | ||
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 | ||
COAST GUARD ICEBREAKERS & ARCTIC BASE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 08/08/2012 | ||
PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS | SENATORS DAVIS, FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 02/29/2012 | ||
HATE CRIMES | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) FIN | 02/28/2011 | ||
LOWER PARK FEE FOR DISABLED VETERANS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2012 | ||
SEX OFFENDER/UNDERAGE ALCOHOL OFFENSE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 11 | 06/23/2011 | ||
EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, KOOKESH, MEYER, PASKVAN, MCGUIRE |
(S) HSS | 01/19/2011 | ||
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 | ||
DISPOSITION OF SERVICE MEMBERS' REMAINS | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, PASKVAN, COGHILL |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 11 | 03/11/2011 | ||
POLICE & FIREFIGHTER DEATH BENEFITS | SENATOR MEYER |
(S) FIN | 02/16/2011 | ||
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMPACT | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 02/28/2011 | ||
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) RLS | 04/15/2012 | ||
MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT RIGHTS & GRIEVANCES | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) FIN | 03/23/2012 | ||
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) FIN | 02/11/2011 | ||
ALASKA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) RLS | 02/03/2012 | ||
PUBLIC RETIREE MED. BENEFITS: DEPENDENTS | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) FIN | 03/16/2011 | ||
GRANTS FOR SENIORS' MEDICAL CARE | SENATOR FRENCH |
(H) L&C | 04/08/2011 | ||
BIOMETRIC INFORMATION FOR ID | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) JUD | 04/12/2012 | ||
PERS TERMINATION COSTS | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(H) L&C | 04/11/2012 | ||
ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT | SENATOR PASKVAN |
(H) L&C | 04/11/2011 | ||
MANUFACT'D HOMES AS REAL PROP.;MUNI TAXES | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 12 | 06/12/2012 | ||
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 | ||
TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | SENATOR EGAN |
(H) L&C | 04/15/2012 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL DISORDERS AWARENESS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGE COUNCIL | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
CRIME VICTIMS/ADVOCATE/DA/PD/CONTINUANCES | SENATOR FRENCH |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 12 | 06/19/2012 | ||
SUICIDE AWARENESS & PREVENTION TRAINING | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 12 | 05/23/2012 | ||
THIRD-PARTY CHARGES ON TELEPHONE BILLS | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, DAVIS, EGAN |
(S) RLS | 04/02/2012 | ||
MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) MLV | 02/06/2012 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL SPEC. DISORDER AS MITIGATOR | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 12 | 06/21/2012 | ||
OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY JOB NOTIFICATIONS | SENATOR FRENCH |
(S) FIN | 02/29/2012 | ||
PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(H) L&C | 04/13/2012 | ||
MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION/MILITARY WIDOW(ER) | SENATOR DAVIS |
(S) CRA | 01/30/2012 | ||
PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS' CASELOADS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) JUD | 02/08/2012 | ||
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FUNDING FACTOR | SENATOR MEYER |
(H) FIN | 03/26/2012 | ||
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & VOUCHERS | SENATOR THOMAS |
(H) L&C | 04/10/2012 | ||
CRIMES/SENTENCING/PAROLE/VICTIMS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 12 | 06/19/2012 | ||
GASLINE DEV. CORP: IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE | SENATOR THOMAS |
(S) FIN | 04/04/2012 | ||
UNIFORM RULES: PRESIDING OFFICER PRO TEM | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) STA | 03/05/2012 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 07/19/2011 | ||
RAOUL WALLENBERG REMEMBRANCE DAY | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 08/08/2012 | ||
DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 08/08/2012 | ||
URGING US TO RATIFY LAW OF THE SEA TREATY | SENATOR WAGONER |
(S) RES | 03/01/2011 | ||
AMEND U.S. CONST RE CAMPAIGN MONEY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) JUD | 03/23/2012 | ||
MILITARY PERSONNEL CUTS & BASE CLOSURES | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 03/28/2012 | ||
MILITARY PENSIONS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 04/06/2012 | ||
ARCTIC COUNCIL TASK FORCE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/19/2012 | ||
URGING FUNDING FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE | SENATOR KOOKESH |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 02/23/2011 |