HOUSE
BETH KERTTULA
21st-28th Legislature (1999 -2014)
House Minority Leader
District: 3
Party: Democrat
1999-2006 Representative
2007-2008 Representative Minority Leader
2009-2012 Representative House Minority Leader
2013-2014 Representative Resigned January 24, 2014
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Beth's family has a long
history in Alaska starting in 1918, when her grandfather
Oscar spent the winter in Nome. In 1935 he returned with his
young family to the Matanuska Valley to farm. Beth's
father Jay has the honor of being the state's longest-
serving legislator and the only legislator to have served
as both House Speaker and Senate President. Her mother
Joyce was an English teacher and full-time volunteer as
Jay's office manager.
After growing up as a legislator's child in Juneau and
Palmer, Beth earned her BA from Stanford University and her
JD from the University of Santa Clara. She worked as an
attorney in both private and public practice before running
for office.
Beth has been elected seven times to the Alaska House of
Representatives from District 3 in Juneau. During her
public service she has been a strong voice for Alaskans
retaining control over their resource wealth and responsible
development and has been instrumental in oil and gas
decisions. Beth has also been a leader to restore civility,
ethics and non-partisan decision-making to the legislature.
She was the original sponsor of Alaska's world-renowned
cruise ship pollution legislation.
A trusted and respected leader, Beth served on the House
Finance Committee, was Minority Whip for 3 years, and is
currently the House Minority Leader - the highest rank for
a minority member in the House.
Beth's husband Jim Powell was Deputy Mayor of Juneau.
He works at the Department of Environmental Conservation and
is a PhD student at the University of Alaska.
Beth is a member of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, Camp
2, the Fil-Am and the Filipino Communities of Juneau, and
the Alaska Bar Association. Beth owns a very small jewelry
making business and enjoys reading, watching movies and just
being outside with Jim.
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Beth resigned on January 24, 2014.
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
Legislative Service:
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 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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SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, HERRON, KERTTULA, GATTO, LYNN, PRUITT |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 11 | 06/23/2011 | ||
ALASKA PUBLIC GARDENS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 11 | 05/27/2011 | ||
CHILD CARE CTRS: STATE EMPLOYEES & OTHERS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/18/2011 | ||
PERS MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS TO RETIREE ORG. | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) L&C | 01/31/2011 | ||
POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/31/2011 | ||
SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 02/21/2011 | ||
BANNED SUBSTANCES IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) HSS | 02/25/2011 | ||
DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN IRAN | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 04/17/2011 | ||
CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) STA | 01/17/2012 | ||
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST REDUCTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GUTTENBERG, GARDNER, KERTTULA, HOLMES, TUCK, KAWASAKI, PETERSEN, GRUENBERG, CISSNA |
(H) EDC | 02/22/2012 | ||
TAKU RIVER TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) RES | 03/29/2011 | ||
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AWARENESS WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) HSS | 02/22/2012 | ||
OCEAN ACIDIFICATION RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
(H) RES | 02/27/2012 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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COLONOSCOPY: PUB. EMPLOYEE RETIREES | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2011 | ||
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 | ||
FOSTER CARE LICENSING/STATE CUSTODY | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMAS, HERRON, GARDNER |
(H) HSS | 02/25/2011 | ||
SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) ENE | 01/18/2011 | ||
EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVES TUCK, PETERSEN |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES REGISTRY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, KAWASAKI, OLSON, GARDNER |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
FLAME RETARDANTS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2011 | ||
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEV. FUND GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, HERRON, FOSTER, JOULE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
GIFT CARDS AND CERTIFICATES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2011 | ||
STALKING/SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
(H) FIN | 03/14/2011 | ||
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 | ||
ANTITRUST VIOLATION PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES OLSON, HOLMES |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 11 | 07/22/2011 | ||
SCHOOL GARDENS, GREENHOUSES, AND FARMS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) FIN | 02/28/2011 | ||
STUDENT ATHLETE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) EDC | 01/18/2011 | ||
EXTEND INVASIVE PLANTS LAW | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 11 | 04/22/2011 | ||
HANDLING OF STATE FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 11 | 04/28/2011 | ||
LABEL FARMED & GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH | REPRESENTATIVE MILLER |
(H) FSH | 01/18/2011 | ||
BAN CULTIVATION OF GENETICALLY MOD. FISH | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) RES | 02/24/2012 | ||
NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL EXPRESSWAY | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
NATUROPATHS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) L&C | 01/26/2011 | ||
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 | ||
FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
(H) FIN | 02/16/2011 | ||
RCA REGULATION OF CERTAIN O&G FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(H) L&C | 02/02/2011 | ||
ADJUST BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION: INFLATION | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
(H) EDC | 01/27/2012 | ||
REPORT ON FISHING STREAM ACCESS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2011 | ||
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 | ||
APPLICATION OF VILLAGE SAFE WATER ACT | REPRESENTATIVE DICK |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 11 | 06/23/2011 | ||
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON BY REQUEST |
(H) RES | 04/07/2011 | ||
APPROP: CONST. CBR TO PERMANENT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE DOOGAN |
(H) FIN | 03/16/2011 | ||
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TOBACCO CESSATION | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
(H) HSS | 03/25/2011 | ||
WALTER L. KUBLEY KETCHIKAN FERRY TERMINAL | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 11 | 06/08/2011 | ||
REGULATIONS: INFORMATIVE SUMMARY/BILLS | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
SHARED USE OF OIL & GAS FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) RES | 03/31/2011 | ||
BIOMETRIC INFORMATION FOR ID | REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER |
(H) HSS | 04/08/2011 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) RLS | 02/10/2012 | ||
TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) L&C | 02/20/2012 | ||
ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
(H) FSH | 04/13/2011 | ||
CHEMICALS IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) L&C | 04/14/2011 | ||
AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SOLICITATION:ROBOCALL | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) L&C | 01/17/2012 | ||
CORPORATIONS NOT "PERSONS" IN ELECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES KAWASAKI, TUCK, GARDNER, GARA |
(H) STA | 01/17/2012 | ||
NAMING CERTAIN BRIDGES/AIRPORTS/ROAD | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 12 | 05/01/2012 | ||
ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, THOMPSON, SADDLER |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 12 | 04/30/2012 | ||
TAXES: FILM; SMALL CORP; OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGE COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVES DICK, MUNOZ |
(H) FIN | 02/22/2012 | ||
READING OR TYPING MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, THOMAS, GATTO, P.WILSON, GRUENBERG, TUCK |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 12 | 05/10/2012 | ||
COMMERCIAL FISHING ENTRY PERMIT LOANS | REPRESENTATIVES EDGMON, MILLETT, THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 12 | 05/28/2012 | ||
PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT; DISCLOSURES | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, GARA, TUCK, KAWASAKI |
(H) RES | 01/17/2012 | ||
MUNI PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL: SUBDIVISIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, TUCK, THOMPSON |
(H) L&C | 01/17/2012 | ||
O&G PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT; REPORTING | REPRESENTATIVES GARDNER, TUCK, KAWASAKI |
(H) L&C | 01/17/2012 | ||
COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, PRUITT |
(S) RLS | 04/11/2012 | ||
UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, OLSON |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 12 | 05/17/2012 | ||
RETIREE BENEFITS:COLORECTAL/DRUG BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) L&C | 01/17/2012 | ||
WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) RLS | 04/12/2012 | ||
ESTABLISH ENDOW ALASKA GRANT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2012 | ||
RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS/CONTINUANCES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
(H) FIN | 02/24/2012 | ||
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) FIN | 02/13/2012 | ||
BOATING REGULATION: SUNSET/ENFORCEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
SUSPEND IMP. OF SENTENCE/PAROLE/PROBATION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) JUD | 02/17/2012 | ||
ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
STUDY COOK INLET TO FBKS GAS PIPELINE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLER |
(H) ENE | 02/01/2012 | ||
HOMEOWNERS ENERGY CONVERSION LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2012 | ||
STUDY HEALTH EFFECTS OF AIRPORT SCREENING | REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA |
(H) HSS | 02/10/2012 | ||
COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(H) RES | 02/17/2012 | ||
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & VOUCHERS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(H) L&C | 04/09/2012 | ||
BD OF ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON BY REQUEST |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
DEFINITION OF DISASTER; EROSION | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(H) MLV | 02/22/2012 | ||
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 | ||
POLICE OFFICER PROTECTIONS/CERTIFICATION | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) STA | 02/22/2012 | ||
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 07/19/2011 | ||
SENIOR CITIZEN PROTECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 07/19/2011 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 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: GENDER-NEUTRAL REFERENCES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) STA | 01/18/2011 | ||
OPPOSE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
(H) RLS | 03/18/2011 | ||
SUPPORT ARCTIC CAUCUS | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 07/19/2011 | ||
SUPPORT FED. FOREST LAND REVENUE SHARING | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 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 | ||
AMEND U.S. CONST RE CAMPAIGN MONEY | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
(H) JUD | 02/24/2012 | ||
URGING THE STATE TO OPT OUT OF NCLB | REPRESENTATIVE MILLER |
(H) EDC | 02/22/2012 | ||
URGING FUNDING FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 02/23/2011 | ||
FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS | SENATORS WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS, DAVIS, EGAN, FRENCH, KOOKESH, MCGUIRE, MENARD, PASKVAN, THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 03/07/2011 | ||
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 | ||
AUTISM: INS. COVERAGE, TASK FORCE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 12 | 06/27/2012 | ||
FOSTER CARE LICENSING/STATE CUSTODY | SENATOR DAVIS |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 12 | 06/11/2012 | ||
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG | SENATOR DAVIS |
(H) JUD | 04/15/2011 | ||
FRANK PALMER AUKE BAY FERRY TERMINAL | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 11 | 06/08/2011 | ||
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 | ||
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 12 | 05/29/2012 | ||
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 | ||
FETAL ALCOHOL SPEC. DISORDER AS MITIGATOR | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 12 | 06/21/2012 | ||
VOCATIONAL ED. COUNSELING IN SCHOOLS | SENATOR THOMAS |
(H) FIN | 04/02/2012 | ||
PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(H) L&C | 04/13/2012 | ||
RESUSCITATION PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
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 | ||
CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 04/24/2012 | ||
GIRL SCOUTS 100TH ANNIVERSARY | SENATOR DAVIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 | 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 | ||
AMEND U.S. CONST RE CAMPAIGN MONEY | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) JUD | 03/23/2012 | ||
ARCTIC COUNCIL TASK FORCE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/19/2012 |