SENATE
CATHY GIESSEL
27th-34th Legislature (2011 -Present)
Senator Cathy Giessel
Email: [email protected]
District: N
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-892-4843
Email: [email protected]
District: N
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-892-4843
Session Contact
State Capitol Room 121
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-4843
Interim Contact
1500 W. Benson Blvd.
Anchorage AK, 99503
Phone: 907-269-0181
State Capitol Room 121
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-4843
Interim Contact
1500 W. Benson Blvd.
Anchorage AK, 99503
Phone: 907-269-0181
Legislative Service
2011-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Senate President
2023- Senator Majority Leader
2011-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Senate President
2023- Senator Majority Leader
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
Legislative Service:
- 34th (2025-2026)
- 33rd (2023-2024)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 02/17/2017 | ||
| PHARMACY BD./COMMERCIAL FISHERIES COMM. | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 18 | 07/24/2018 | ||
| PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 04/04/2018 | ||
| LIST TRAMADOL AS IVA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) HSS | 01/27/2017 | ||
| DRIV. LICENSE REQ;DISABILITY:ID &TRAINING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) STA | 01/27/2017 | ||
| PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BD/PRACTICE | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 02/03/2017 | ||
| INCREASE STUDDED TIRE FEE | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 03/08/2017 | ||
| PRODUCT WARRANTIES & REQUIRED UPDATES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) L&C | 02/13/2017 | ||
| MEDICAL CARE/LICENSING/MEDICAL BOARD | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) L&C | 03/30/2018 | ||
| WORKERS COMPENSATION;DRUG DATABASE & TEST | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2018 | ||
| NATUROPATHS: LICENSING; PRACTICE | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 05/12/2017 | ||
| ABORTION PROCEDURES; CHILD SURRENDER | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 03/16/2018 | ||
| MARIJUANA EDU/TREATMENT FUND/PROGRAM | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) FIN | 05/01/2018 | ||
| HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) L&C | 02/02/2018 | ||
| MEDICAID: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COVERAGE | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 97 SLA 18 | 08/29/2018 | ||
| STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
SENATE RESOLVE 3 | 11/13/2017 | ||
| DEDICATING THE JAN FAIKS CONFERENCE ROOM | SENATOR GIESSEL |
SENATE RESOLVE 8 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| OIL & GAS FISCAL POLICY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
SENATE RESOLVE 7 | 11/13/2017 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIV. LICENSE REQ;DISABILITY:ID &TRAINING | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 17 | 05/19/2017 | ||
| INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 17 | 06/21/2017 | ||
| DOM VIOL/SEX ASSAULT:TRAINING; EXAM KITS | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 18 | 06/29/2018 | ||
| NEW DRUGS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL | REPRESENTATIVE GRENN |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
| READING PROFICIENCY TASK FORCE; DYSLEXIA | REPRESENTATIVE DRUMMOND |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 18 | 07/12/2018 | ||
| DISCLOSURE OF HEALTH CARE COSTS | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
(S) RLS | 04/25/2018 | ||
| TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES | REPRESENTATIVE WOOL |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 17 | 06/15/2017 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 18 | 07/02/2018 | ||
| MARCH: SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
(S) RLS | 03/28/2018 | ||
| NAMING THE DANIEL R. FAUSKE BUILDING | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 17 | 04/08/2017 | ||
| DHSS;CINA; FOSTER CARE; CHILD PROTECTION | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 18 | 06/07/2018 | ||
| CRIMES;RESTITUTION;DIVIDEND FUND | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 18 | 06/14/2018 | ||
| EXTEND: SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 18 | 05/10/2018 | ||
| DRUG PRICING; PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
CHAPTER 100 SLA 18 | 09/04/2018 | ||
| APPROP: PUPIL TRANSPORTATION; EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 18 | 05/03/2018 | ||
| CRIMES/CRIM PRO;CONTROLLED SUBTANCES;BAIL | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 18 | 06/14/2018 | ||
| SUPPORTIVE DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 18 | 09/27/2018 | ||
| RESPOND TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
(S) HSS | 04/09/2018 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | REPRESENTATIVE WESTLAKE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 10/27/2017 | ||
| SUPPORT ROAD: KING COVE & COLD BAY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 02/17/2017 | ||
| OPPOSING GEN. ENGINEERED SALMON | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| ARCTIC MARINE SAFETY AGREEMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE LINCOLN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| DEVELOP: ARCTIC INFRASTRUCTURE/DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVE TUCK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| AK RAILROAD TRANSFER ACT; CONVEYANCES | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
(S) TRA | 04/24/2018 | ||
| APPROP: 2016 PFD SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
WITHDRAWN | 04/16/2017 | ||
| 2016 PFD SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(S) FIN | 02/01/2017 | ||
| MILITARY FACILITY ZONES | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 17 | 04/28/2017 | ||
| E-CIGS/TOBACCO/NICOTINE & MINORS; SALES | SENATOR STEVENS |
CHAPTER 57 SLA 18 | 07/13/2018 | ||
| READING PROFICIENCY TASK FORCE; DYSLEXIA | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(S) EDC | 01/20/2017 | ||
| OCT 25: AFR-AMER SOLDIERS AK HWY DAY | SENATOR WILSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 17 | 04/30/2017 | ||
| INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) FIN | 03/10/2017 | ||
| REGULATION OF SMOKING | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 18 | 07/17/2018 | ||
| JONESVILLE PUBLIC USE AREA | SENATOR SHOWER |
(H) FIN | 03/29/2018 | ||
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL; ALCOHOL REG | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(H) FIN | 05/07/2018 | ||
| ALASKA RAILROAD CORP: LAND;BONDS,FINANCE | SENATOR COGHILL |
(H) L&C | 04/11/2018 | ||
| AK MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LAND EXCHANGE | SENATOR STEDMAN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 17 | 08/10/2017 | ||
| ESTABLISH: PATRIOT DAY;PTSI AWARENESS DAY | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 105 SLA 18 | 09/11/2018 | ||
| PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 18 | 08/25/2018 | ||
| MED. ASSISTANCE WORK REQUIREMENT | SENATOR KELLY |
(H) HSS | 05/04/2018 | ||
| UAA LONG-ACTING CONTRACEPTION STUDY | SENATOR KELLY |
(H) HSS | 04/11/2018 | ||
| NATIVE CORP. LIABILITY FOR CONTAMINATION | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 112 SLA 18 | 10/17/2018 | ||
| MARCH: SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GARDNER |
CHAPTER 98 SLA 18 | 08/29/2018 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR AWARD | SENATOR COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| APRIL 2018:SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 10/08/2018 | ||
| SUPPORT OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF DEVELOP. | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(S) RES | 04/17/2017 | ||
| URGING CO-MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SEA OTTERS | SENATOR STEDMAN |
(H) RES | 03/29/2018 | ||
| CONST. AM: PARENTAL CONSENT TO ABORTION | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) JUD | 02/19/2018 | ||
| PURCHASE OF ALASKA; 150TH ANNIVERSARY | SENATOR COGHILL |
SENATE RESOLVE 5 | 11/13/2017 |