HOUSE
WES KELLER
25th-29th Legislature (2007 -2016)
District: 10
Party: Republican
2007-2008 Representative Sworn in 7/27/07
2009-2016 Representative
:
Date/Place of Birth:
April 24, 1946 at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Residency in Alaska:
Alaska: 1969 1988
Wasilla: 1988 present
Occupation:
Building maintenance and construction contractor.
Family:
Wife: Gayle
Children: Matt, April, Zach and five grandchildren.
Education:
Central High School, Superior, Wisconsin, Graduated in 1964.
University of Wisconsin, Superior B.S. Degree (Broad Field Science Major and minors in Math and Physics) with Alaska secondary teacher certification in 1986
USAF Pilot training, Del Rio, Texas in 1971.
Military:
Alaska Air National Guard, C-123J pilot after USAF Pilot training at Del Rio, Texas 1971-75.
Other Political and Government Positions:
Citizens Advisory Commisson on Federal Areas: October 2007 present
Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education: December 2007 present
Chief of Staff for Alaska Senator Fred Dyson: January 1999 July 2007
Staff Chair, National Conference of State Legislatures Standing Education Committee: August 2006 July 2007
Co-Chair, Legislative Education Staff Network Executive Committee: August 2006 July 2007
Business and Professional Positions:
1992 - 1999: Licensed and bonded residential building contractor. A sole proprietor family business building custom homes, as well as performing remodeling and maintenance contracts.
1991 - 1992: Oilfield hand for Schlumberger Oilfield Services performing well-head maintenance and heavy equipment operation.
1987 - 1990: Training Center administrator for the Alaska Teamsters Training Center at Ship Creek. In prior years performed numerous maintenance and building contracts around rural Alaska.
Special Interests:
Hunting, fishing, flying, boating, hobby auto body and carpentry.
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY CURRICULUM | REPRESENTATIVES KELLER, SADDLER, LYNN |
(H) FIN | 02/27/2015 | ||
SEC. SCHOOL CIVICS EXAM GRADUATION REQ | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) EDC | 01/30/2015 | ||
SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES; FED. LAW | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 16 | 07/28/2016 | ||
HEALTH CARE RETAINER; INSURANCE EXEMPT | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) L&C | 03/23/2015 | ||
KING SALMON TAGS AND DESIGNS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) RES | 01/27/2016 | ||
PARENT RIGHTS: EDUCATION; SCHOOL ABSENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) EDC | 04/11/2015 | ||
PARENT-GUARDIAN/CHILD:TEMP. POWER OF ATTY | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) HSS | 04/16/2015 | ||
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:LICENSE,BOARDS,OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) L&C | 02/22/2016 | ||
LIFT FEDERAL LAND WITHDRAWALS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 09/01/2015 | ||
CALL FED. CONSTITUTIONAL CONV:TERM LIMITS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLER |
(H) RLS | 04/05/2016 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MARCH 27: GREAT ALASKA EARTHQUAKE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 15 | 04/18/2015 | ||
JAN 9: AK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, TALERICO, VAZQUEZ, WOOL, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 15 | 04/03/2015 | ||
ALASKA FIREFIGHTERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
(H) STA | 01/21/2015 | ||
DISABILITY:ID/LICENSE AND TRAINING RQMTS. | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2016 | ||
REVIEW & REPORTING OF FED. RECEIPTS; LB&A | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
(H) FIN | 03/09/2015 | ||
OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES IN TRAFFIC LANE | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
(H) TRA | 01/30/2015 | ||
PROBATION & PAROLE: WORK, TRAVEL ACCOM. | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
CHAPTER 49 SLA 16 | 07/28/2016 | ||
BD OF REGENTS REGIONAL RESIDENCY QUALIF. | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 09/08/2016 | ||
AK SOVEREIGNTY;US TRANSFER LAND TO ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) JUD | 02/05/2016 | ||
HUNT/FISH/TRAP: FEES;LICENSES;EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 16 | 06/13/2016 | ||
ELECTION PAMPHLET STATEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(H) STA | 04/19/2015 | ||
NAVIGABLE WATER; INTERFERENCE, DEFINITION | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 16 | 06/02/2016 | ||
LAYOFF OF TENURED TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
(H) EDC | 02/05/2016 | ||
US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION; DELEGATES | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 46 | 09/23/2016 | ||
FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 09/01/2015 | ||
RETAIN ARMY FORCES IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 09/01/2015 | ||
CALL FOR US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 49 | 09/15/2016 | ||
MAX F. GRUENBERG JR. COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 08/26/2016 | ||
ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | SENATOR MACKINNON |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2016 | ||
SCHOOLS;PARENT RTS;ABORT. PROVDRS LIMITS | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(H) HSS | 03/24/2016 | ||
REG. OF FIREARMS/KNIVES BY UNIV. OF AK | SENATOR KELLY |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2016 | ||
PARENT-GUARDIAN/CHILD:TEMP. POWER OF ATTY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 16 | 06/22/2016 |