SENATE
PETER MICCICHE
28th-32nd Legislature (2013 -2022)
Senator Peter Micciche
District: O
Party: Republican
District: O
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
2013-2016 Senator
2017-2018 Senator Senate Majority Leader
2019-2020 Senator
2021-2022 Senator Senate President
2013-2016 Senator
2017-2018 Senator Senate Majority Leader
2019-2020 Senator
2021-2022 Senator Senate President
Biography:
Residency: Soldotna, Alaska
Family:
Erin Micciche (wife), Madeline(19), Sophia(8), Lucia(6) and Stella (1)
Occupation
Superintendent, Energy Sector
Commercial Salmon Fisherman (Drift Gillnet)
Length of Residency in Alaska
33 Years
Alaskan Communities Lived in:
Central Kenai Peninsula (1982-Present)
Education:
Alaska Pacific University, B.A. Business (Org) Management (Summa cum Laude)
Political and Government Positions
Soldotna City Council: 2007-08
Soldotna Mayor: 2008-2013
Kenai River Special Management Area Board
National Fire Protection Association Standards Council (LNG)
USCG Area Maritime Security Committee
Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Board
Regional Suicide Prevention Team
Alaska Partnership for Infrastructure Protection
Kenai Peninsula Local Emergency Planning Committee
Business and Professional Positions:
1994-present – Commercial salmon drift gillnet fisherman
1982-present – Natural gas/LNG positions from roustabout to LNG Superintendent
1983-present – Small Businessman (restaurant, snow plowing, commercial painting, residential rentals)
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Sons of the American Legion
Soldotna Rotary
NRA
Boys and Girls Clubs (Board)
Soldotna /Kenai/Homer Chambers of Commerce
Special Interests:
Sport Fishing, Hunting, Ice Hockey, Youth Development, Economic Development, Fish Habitat, Veteran and Senior Issues
Alaska State Senate 2013 - Present:
Alaska State Senate 2013 - Present:
Community and Regional Affairs Committee Chairman 2013-2014
Health and Social Services Committee Vice-Chairman 2013-2014
Labor and Commerce Committee Vice-Chairman 2013-2014
Special Committee on TAPS Throughput Co-Chairman 2013-2014
Resources Committee 2013 – present
Finance Committee Vice-Chairman 2015 -
Judiciary Committee 2015 -
Transportation Committee Chairman 2015-
Special Committee on In-State Energy 2013-2014
Special Committee on Energy Co-Chairman 2015 -
Legislative Council
Vice-Chairman 2013-2014 Member 2015 -
World Trade and Tourism 2013 - present
Special World Trade Committee 2013- present
Finance Subcommittees
Natural Resources 2013-2014
Military and Veterans’ Affairs 2013-2014
Transportation and Public Facilities
Member 2013-2014 Chairman 2015-
Health and Social Services Chairman 2015 -
Fish and Game 2015 -
Task Force on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Co-Chairman 2015-
Ethics Committee Alternate 2015-
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Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) JUD | 03/04/2013 | ||
| FISHERY RESOURCE LANDING TAX; TAX CREDIT | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
| BIG GAME HUNTING WITH CHILDREN | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 14 | 07/29/2014 | ||
| CORPORATION INCOME TAX; OIL AND GAS TAX | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| OIL AND GAS AND GAS ONLY LEASES | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2013 | ||
| IMMUNITY FOR TEMP. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) L&C | 01/22/2014 | ||
| KACHEMAK BAY CRITICAL HABITAT AREA | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 14 | 03/25/2014 | ||
| CONTRACTORS: BONDS; LICENSING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
| RCA: RAILBELT ELECTRIC UTILITY REPORT | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) L&C | 02/24/2014 | ||
| VEHICLE REGIS/LICENSING/ACCIDENT REPORTS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 14 | 06/19/2014 | ||
| REGULATION OF SMOKING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2014 | ||
| GREAT ALASKA EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE DAY | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) STA | 01/24/2014 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| CHINOOK BYCATCH LIMITS; SEASHARE | SENATOR MICCICHE |
SENATE RESOLVE 5 | 06/14/2013 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 13 | 05/21/2013 | ||
| COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, ISAACSON |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 13 | 04/09/2013 | ||
| STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, OLSON, FEIGE, LYNN, THOMPSON, MILLETT, T.WILSON, PRUITT, KELLER, STOLTZE, JOHNSON, HAWKER, EDGMON, SEATON, NAGEAK, HERRON, LEDOUX, MUNOZ, AUSTERMAN, COSTELLO, P.WILSON, SADDLER, REINBOLD, GATTIS, HUGHES, FOSTER, ISAACSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 13 | 05/28/2013 | ||
| LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES COSTELLO, HUGHES |
CHAPTER 110 SLA 14 | 07/31/2014 | ||
| KNIVES, GRAVITY KNIVES, & SWITCHBLADES | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
| EXEMPT DISCHARGES FROM USE OF MUNITIONS | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 13 | 04/09/2013 | ||
| WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE GRUENBERG |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
| VIETNAM VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 13 | 03/27/2013 | ||
| FEDERAL REGULATION | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
| FEDERAL LAWS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 13 | 06/20/2013 | ||
| MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| STATUTORY REFS TO MENTAL RETARDATION | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| JAY HAMMOND DAY | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
| ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSELS | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 13 | 06/27/2013 | ||
| PETERSVILLE RECREATIONAL MINING AREA | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| EXTEND AUTISM EARLY DIAGNOSIS TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 13 | 07/10/2013 | ||
| RCA REGULATION OF TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
| MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 13 | 07/11/2013 | ||
| VPSO FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 14 | 07/18/2014 | ||
| SALMON & HERRING PRODUCT DEV'T TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/09/2014 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | REPRESENTATIVES MILLETT, GATTIS, HOLMES, HUGHES, LEDOUX, JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 14 | 05/29/2014 | ||
| DRIVER'S LICENSING EXEMPTION: MILITARY | REPRESENTATIVES ISAACSON, HUGHES, LEDOUX |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
| OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE STATE | REPRESENTATIVES KREISS-TOMKINS, MILLETT, EDGMON, NAGEAK, HERRON |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 14 | 10/23/2014 | ||
| DR. WALTER SOBOLEFF DAY | REPRESENTATIVES KREISS-TOMKINS, P.WILSON, MUNOZ, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 109 SLA 14 | 07/30/2014 | ||
| MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: MIL. FACILITY ZONE | REPRESENTATIVES THOMPSON, ISAACSON, SADDLER, TARR |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
| CREAMER'S FIELD REFUGE; WICKERSHAM HOUSE | REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 08/18/2014 | ||
| MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 14 | 07/08/2014 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 113 SLA 14 | 08/06/2014 | ||
| IMMUNITY FOR VOL. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 14 | 04/08/2014 | ||
| PRESCRIPTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
CHAPTER 115 SLA 14 | 08/30/2014 | ||
| HOME ENERGY RATING SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
CHAPTER 75 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| EVAL. INDIRECT EXPENDITURES; TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
| DISTILLERY LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
CHAPTER 82 SLA 14 | 07/14/2014 | ||
| DRUG OVERDOSE: IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 06/28/2013 | ||
| PURPLE HEART STATE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL INITIATIVE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 44 | 07/28/2014 | ||
| CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 04/17/2014 | ||
| OPPOSE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 04/15/2013 | ||
| LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS; NPR-A | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| SUPPORT IN-STATE FIREARMS MANUFACTURING | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 06/20/2013 | ||
| FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 03/04/2014 | ||
| BASE F-35 AIRCRAFT AT EIELSON OR JBER | REPRESENTATIVE ISAACSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 03/04/2014 | ||
| GOOD FRIDAY EARTHQUAKE REMEMBRANCE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 03/04/2014 | ||
| ARCTIC COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 07/17/2014 | ||
| VETERANS: AGENT ORANGE, TOXIN EXPOSURE | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
LEGIS RESOLVE 69 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE SHARING | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 03/04/2014 | ||
| IZEMBEK LAND EXCHANGE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 09/19/2014 | ||
| ALASKA MINING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 13 | 04/12/2013 | ||
| INTERSTATE MINING COMPACT & COMMISSION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 13 | 04/15/2013 | ||
| MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) L&C | 02/13/2013 | ||
| CORPORATE INCOME TAX; FILM TAX CREDIT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 13 | 05/28/2013 | ||
| PHARMACY AUDITS | SENATOR EGAN |
(S) L&C | 02/22/2013 | ||
| PUBLIC PROCUREMENT | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| MARINE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 13 | 06/03/2013 | ||
| DISTRICT OPERATED BOARDING SCHOOLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 13 | 06/18/2013 | ||
| MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR ABORTIONS; TERMS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 14 | 04/17/2014 | ||
| PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION/MILITARY WIDOW(ER) | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 13 | 06/02/2013 | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL VEHICLE PLATES | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 13 | 05/29/2013 | ||
| VPSO FIREARMS | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) FIN | 03/05/2014 | ||
| APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE DIVIDEND FUND | SENATOR DYSON |
(H) FIN | 04/07/2014 | ||
| STATE LAND DISP./LEASEHOLDER PREFERENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 71 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| CONFIDENTIALITY OF CRIMINAL CASE RECORDS | SENATOR DYSON |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 08/28/2014 | ||
| ADVISORY COMMISSION ON FEDERAL MGT AREAS | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2014 | ||
| RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| PROHIBIT USE OF CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING | SENATOR MEYER |
(H) JUD | 02/28/2014 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 14 | 06/18/2014 | ||
| ELECTRONIC BULLYING | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 85 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| TELEPHONE RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC DATA | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) CRA | 01/27/2014 | ||
| AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 14 | 04/23/2014 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) L&C | 02/10/2014 | ||
| PERS CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) L&C | 02/07/2014 | ||
| MULTIPLE VEHICLE INSURANCE POLICIES | SENATOR HUGGINS BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 104 SLA 14 | 07/28/2014 | ||
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
| SYNTHETIC DRUGS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 86 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| PASSENGER & REC. VEHICLE RENTAL TAX | SENATOR BISHOP |
(H) FIN | 04/13/2014 | ||
| EXTEND EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 94 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: MISCONDUCT, RLS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 14 | 07/07/2014 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS/GRANTS | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 14 | 07/16/2014 | ||
| WRONGFUL DEATH OF AN UNBORN CHILD | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 14 | 07/10/2014 | ||
| NOTICE AGAINST TRESPASS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 14 | 06/20/2014 | ||
| ACQUIRE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST LAND | SENATOR STEDMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 | 06/16/2014 | ||
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL OVERREACH | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(H) FIN | 01/24/2014 | ||
| FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 07/25/2014 | ||
| H&SS REGIONAL BEST PRACTICE MODELS | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 42 | 07/25/2014 | ||
| LIMIT FEDERAL INTERVENTION IN STATE | SENATOR DYSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 06/20/2013 | ||
| MINING/PROCESSING OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| ARCTIC: POLICY, USCG, ARCTIC COUNCIL | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 06/26/2013 | ||
| BASE F-35 AIRCRAFT AT EIELSON AFB | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) MLV | 02/12/2014 | ||
| OPPOSE INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATING OF LAND | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 08/11/2014 | ||
| FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION | SENATOR DYSON |
(S) RLS | 03/12/2014 | ||
| NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS' MONUMENT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) STA | 04/01/2014 | ||
| OPPOSE WARRANTLESS DATA COLLECTION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 51 | 08/11/2014 | ||
| CONST. AM: STUDENT LOAN DEBT | SENATOR FAIRCLOUGH |
HELD TO 4/25 CAL(H) | 04/25/2014 | ||
| VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION POLICIES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 | 07/28/2014 | ||
| WELCOME ARCTIC CAUCUS | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
SENATE RESOLVE 4 | 02/01/2013 |