SENATE
MIA COSTELLO
27th-32nd Legislature (2011 -2022)
Senator Mia Costello
District: K
Party: Republican
District: K
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNR LAND DISPOSAL SURVEYS; PEER REVIEW | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(S) L&C | 01/19/2016 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF AGDC BOARD | SENATOR COSTELLO |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/20/2016 | ||
| SMALL SECURITY OFFERINGS | SENATOR COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 16 | 07/18/2016 | ||
| MANDATORY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN SCHOOLS | SENATOR COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 16 | 07/18/2016 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUARDIANS/CONSERVATORS OF CERTAIN PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 05/14/2015 | ||
| NO INTERNET ACCESS TO SOME CRIM. CASES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 16 | 02/26/2016 | ||
| ELECT MONITORING CREDITS;MITIGATING FCTRS | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 15 | 05/14/2015 | ||
| MARCH 27: GREAT ALASKA EARTHQUAKE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 15 | 04/18/2015 | ||
| SPORT FISHING SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVES TILTON, MUNOZ |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 16 | 06/22/2016 | ||
| JAN 9: AK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, TALERICO, VAZQUEZ, WOOL, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 15 | 04/03/2015 | ||
| SEX ABUSE/ASSAULT/DATING VIOL PREV. PROGS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SSSLA 15 | 07/09/2015 | ||
| WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD VETERAN MEMBER | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 15 | 06/02/2015 | ||
| ALASKA FIREFIGHTERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
| GOV COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES/SPECIAL ED | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 16 | 05/04/2016 | ||
| ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 16 | 05/07/2016 | ||
| PALMER HAY FLATS GAME REFUGE | REPRESENTATIVE COLVER |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 15 | 05/19/2015 | ||
| MEDICAID: USED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 15 | 05/19/2015 | ||
| ESTABLISH MILITARY FAMILY DAY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 16 | 04/21/2016 | ||
| NAVIGABLE WATER; INTERFERENCE, DEFINITION | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 16 | 06/02/2016 | ||
| CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATION LIABILITY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 16 | 07/01/2016 | ||
| DECLARE 2015-2017 AS YEARS OF THE ARCTIC | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| 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 | ||
| LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| REGULATION OF SMOKING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(H) JUD | 04/04/2016 | ||
| RESTITUTION: PROPERTY AND INCOME LOSS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
| INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION LICENSES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) FIN | 04/01/2016 | ||
| VOTER LIST ACCURACY; ELECTION PAMPHLETS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 13 SLA 16 | 05/27/2016 | ||
| OPIOID OD DRUGS: DISPENSING; IMMUNITY | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 16 | 03/14/2016 | ||
| ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
| NAMING ST. LIBRARY/MUSEUM & READING ROOM | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
| VACCINE CERTIFICATION FOR PHARMACISTS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
| DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 16 | 07/20/2016 | ||
| MEDICAID REFORM;TELEMEDICINE;DRUG DATABAS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 16 | 06/21/2016 | ||
| PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
(S) STA | 03/20/2015 | ||
| LANG. IMMERSION SCHOOLS/TEACHER CERTS. | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) EDC | 03/20/2015 | ||
| MEDICAID: USED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | SENATOR STOLTZE |
(S) FIN | 04/11/2015 | ||
| OMNIBUS CRIM LAW & PROCEDURE; CORRECTIONS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 16 | 07/11/2016 | ||
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) L&C | 04/07/2015 | ||
| SECURITY FREEZE ON CERTAIN CREDIT REPORTS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 16 | 06/19/2016 | ||
| EXTEND SUNSET ON AK COMMISSION ON AGING | SENATOR STOLTZE BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 16 | 06/15/2016 | ||
| INSURER'S USE OF CREDIT HISTORY/SCORES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/20/2016 | ||
| INSURANCE FOR ANTI-CANCER MEDICATION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
| DNR FEES FOR GEOLOGICAL SERVICES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 16 | 06/22/2016 | ||
| PARENT-GUARDIAN/CHILD:TEMP. POWER OF ATTY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 16 | 06/22/2016 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2015 | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2016 | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 08/16/2016 | ||
| CONST. AM: G.O. BONDS FOR STUDENT LOANS | SENATOR MACKINNON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 09/15/2016 | ||
| NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS' MONUMENT | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) RLS | 03/18/2015 | ||
| OCS OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT | SENATOR COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| ARCTIC ECONOMIC COUNCIL | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| SUPPORT O&G LEASES ON ARCTIC OCS | SENATOR STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 11/05/2015 |
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)