SENATE
CATHY GIESSEL
27th-31st Legislature (2011 -2020)
Senate President
District: N
Party: Republican
:
Place of Birth:
Fairbanks, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:
Lifetime
Occupation:
Registered Nurse
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Family:
Husband - Richard
Adult Children - Peter, Elizabeth, David
3 grandchildren
Education:
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)
Masters of Science - Nursing (University of Alaska Anchorage)
Alaska State Senate: 2011 - present
Committee on Labor & Commerce
Committee on State Affairs
Finance subcommittee on the Legislature
Senate Caucus Work:
Joint Legislative In-State Gas Caucus
Joint Outdoor Heritage Caucus
Anchorage Caucus
National Involvement:
American Legislative Exchange Council (Fiscal Policy Task Force)
Energy Council
Pacific Northwest Economic Region (Legislative Energy Horizon Institute, Arctic Caucus)
National Council of State Legislators (Committees: Agriculture & Energy, Budgets & Revenue, Labor & Economic Development, Mining Safety)
Council of State Governments-West (Committees: Energy & Public Lands, Fiscal Affairs, Western Economic Development)
Organizations and Community Involvement:
Resources Development Council
Alaska Miners Association
Alaska Industry Support Alliance
Chambers of Commerce in: Soldotna, Kenai, Cooper Landing, Seward, Chugiak-Eagle River
Pioneers of Alaska
National Rifle Association
Awards and Recognitions:
2010 Exceptional Leader, National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Fellow, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Anchorage Republican Woman of the Year, 2007
Special Interests:
Cross country skiing, biking, hiking, running, shooting, textile crafts
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTEND BOARD OF NURSING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 19 | 08/08/2019 | ||
| RENEWAL OF VACCINE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 19 | 08/08/2019 | ||
| TELEHEALTH: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; DRUGS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 19 | 08/08/2019 | ||
| PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BD/PRACTICE | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(H) FIN | 03/21/2020 | ||
| DENTAL HYGIENIST ADVANCED PRAC PERMIT | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 03/13/2020 | ||
| ALT TO ARREST/CRISIS CENTERS/MEDICATION | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 20 | 04/29/2020 | ||
| AK PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE MANAGEMENT BOARD | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) HSS | 05/14/2019 | ||
| AK ED SAVINGS PROGRAMS/ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) L&C | 02/21/2020 | ||
| SUPPORTING ROAD BELT ELECTRICAL LINE | SENATOR GIESSEL |
SENATE RESOLVE 1 | 06/17/2019 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 19 | 06/10/2019 | ||
| ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENT. AGGRAVATOR | REPRESENTATIVE LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 19 | 07/19/2019 | ||
| PIONEERS' HOME AND VETERANS' HOME RATES | REPRESENTATIVE FIELDS |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 20 | 04/29/2020 | ||
| DEDICATING BETTYE J. DAVIS COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 04/03/2020 | ||
| ELIZABETH PERATROVICH COMMEMORATIVE COIN | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 02/20/2020 | ||
| SUPPORTING ROAD BELT ELECTRICAL LINE | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 09/19/2019 | ||
| URGING SUPPORT FOR NOME DEEP DRAFT PORT | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 09/19/2019 | ||
| PRE-K/ELEM ED PROGRAMS/FUNDING; READING | SENATOR BEGICH |
(S) FIN | 02/17/2020 | ||
| EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 19 | 06/26/2019 | ||
| COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LICENSING REQ'S | SENATOR COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 19 | 08/16/2019 | ||
| ESTABLISH MAY 31 AS KATIE JOHN DAY | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 19 | 05/30/2019 | ||
| NUYAKUK RIVER: HYDROELECTRIC SITE | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 19 | 08/16/2019 | ||
| MEDICAL PROVIDER INCENTIVES/LOAN REPAYM'T | SENATOR WILSON |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 19 | 08/01/2019 | ||
| ALASKA RAILROAD/STATE LAND TRANSFERS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 19 | 08/16/2019 | ||
| MARCH 12: ASHLEY JOHNSON-BARR DAY | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 20 | 03/12/2020 | ||
| ESTABLISH JUNE 7 AS WALTER HARPER DAY | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 20 | 04/29/2020 | ||
| EXPLORATION & MINING RIGHTS; ANNUAL LABOR | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 20 | 04/29/2020 | ||
| AGE FOR NICOTINE/E-CIG; TAX E-CIG. | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) FIN | 03/11/2020 | ||
| ELECTRIC UTILITY LIABILITY | SENATOR COGHILL |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 03/22/2020 | ||
| VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANTS | SENATOR OLSON |
(S) STA | 02/24/2020 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2019 | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(H) RLS | 04/08/2019 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | SENATOR BIRCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/18/2019 | ||
| WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE | SENATOR REVAK |
(H) STA | 03/18/2020 | ||
| SUPPORT U.S. DOD ARCTIC REGIONAL CENTER | SENATOR COGHILL |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 05/21/2020 |