HOUSE
MIKE CHENAULT
22nd-30th Legislature (2001 -2018)
Speaker of the House
District: 29
Party: Republican
2001-2008 Representative
2009-2016 Representative Speaker of the House
2017-2018 Representative House Minority Whip
Date/Place of Birth:
February 25, 1957
Hobbs, New Mexico
Family:
Wife - Tanna
Children - Brandon, Elisha, Shanda, Miranda
Education:
Kenai Central High School: Graduated 1975
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Speaker of the House: 2009 - present
Chair, Committee on Committees: 2009 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2001 - 2002
Committee on Committees: 2005 - 2008
Econ. Dev., Trade & Tourism: 2009 - present
Finance Committee: 2003 - present
Labor & Commerce: 2009 - present
Legislative Council: 2009 - present
Legislative Budget & Audit: 2003 - 2008
Military & Veterans’ Affairs: 2001 - 2003
Natural Gas Pipelines: 2001 - 2002
Oil & Gas: 2001 - 2002
Resources Committee: 2001 - 2002
Special Committee on Oil and Gas: 2001 - 2002
School District Costs Task Force: 2005 - 2007
Finance Subcommittees:
- Administration: 2003 - 2004
- Corrections: 2001 - 2002
- Court System: 2005 - present
- Governor: 2005 - present
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - present
- Legislature: 2005 - present
- Military & Veterans Affairs: 2001 - 2002
- Public Safety: 2001 - 2002
- Resources: 2003 - 2004
- Revenue: 2005 - 2008
- University: 2007 - present
Other Political and Government Positions:
Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board: 1999 - 2000
Kenai Fire Service Board: 1999 - 2000
Business and Professional Positions:
Former President, North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Elks Club
Moose Lodge
Special Interests:
Snow Machines, Golf, Fishing, Children's Sports, Bowling, Computers
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)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
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)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UREA/AMMONIA/GAS-LIQ FACILITY; TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 16 | 09/12/2016 | ||
| AK SOVEREIGNTY;US TRANSFER LAND TO ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) JUD | 02/05/2016 | ||
| AGDC SUPPORT OF NATURAL GAS PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 04/17/2015 | ||
| REPEAL ADMIN. REG. REVIEW COMMITTEE | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) STA | 01/19/2016 | ||
| AGDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 01/29/2016 | ||
| ATTY GEN: SERVICE ON BOARDS/COMMISSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) JUD | 02/01/2016 | ||
| UNIFORM RULES: REGULATION REVIEW | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) STA | 01/19/2016 | ||
| SUPPORT SHELL PORT OF SEATTLE LEASE | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 04/09/2015 | ||
| MAX F. GRUENBERG JR. COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 08/26/2016 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCH 27: GREAT ALASKA EARTHQUAKE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 15 | 04/18/2015 | ||
| PROBATION & PAROLE: WORK, TRAVEL ACCOM. | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 16 | 07/28/2016 | ||
| ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 16 | 05/07/2016 | ||
| GAS PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY;PARKS;REFUGES | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
(H) RES | 03/06/2015 | ||
| LEG. APPROVAL: AK RAILROAD REVENUE BONDS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
| MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE MUNOZ |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 15 | 06/27/2015 | ||
| OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE SHARING | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| OPPOSE ALEUTIAN NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| OPPOSE ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE NAGEAK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| RETAIN ARMY FORCES IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| FED AMMUNITION BAN; MANUFACTURE FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
(H) JUD | 03/06/2015 | ||
| STEWART-HYDER BORDER HOURS | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(S) RLS | 04/18/2015 | ||
| CONST. AM: ELECTED ATTORNEY GENERAL | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) JUD | 04/19/2015 | ||
| OPIOID OD DRUGS: DISPENSING; IMMUNITY | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 16 | 03/14/2016 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF AGDC BOARD | SENATOR COSTELLO |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/20/2016 | ||
| OCS OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT | SENATOR COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 09/01/2015 |