HOUSE
DAN ORTIZ
29th-33rd Legislature (2015 -2024)
District: 36
Party: Not Affiliated
2015-2024 Representative
Biography:
NAME OF SPOUSE: Lori Keil Ortiz
CHILDREN'S NAMES: Molly, Louisa, Samuel
Occupation: Retired High School Teacher
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA: 47 years
ALASKAN COMMUNITIES LIVED IN:
Hydaburg 1959-1960
Wasilla 1960-1961
Ketchikan 1969-2014
EDUCATION:
Ketchikan High School - Class of 1976
Pacific University, 1976
Seattle Pacific University 1977-1981, Bachelor of Arts
- History
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire - Master of Science
in Teaching (MST) - History
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
High School History and Economics teacher, Debate
Coach, Cross Country, Track and Basketball Coach,
Negotiator and Professional Rights and Responsibilities
Mediator for Ketchikan Education Association
SERVICE ORGANIZATION(S) MEMBERSHIP:
Ketchikan Dribbler's League
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Parenting, teaching and the after hours commitment
to coaching have filled my time in my thirty-two year
career at Ketchikan High School
OTHER:
Member, Holy Name Church, 2013 - American Legion
AK State Educator of the Year, VFW AK Teacher of
the Year
Legislative Service:
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ALL YEAR | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(H) FIN | 05/05/2022 | ||
| SHELLFISH PROJECTS; HATCHERIES; FEES | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 22 | 07/08/2022 | ||
| EXTEND BOARD OF DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 21 | 06/09/2021 | ||
| DENTIST SPEC. LICENSE/RADIOLOGIC EQUIP | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(H) FIN | 04/25/2022 | ||
| URGE EXEMPTION FOR CRUISE SHIPS | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(H) TRA | 03/01/2021 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNTER BAY MARINE PARK: UNANGAN CEMETERY | REPRESENTATIVE HANNAN |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 21 | 06/08/2021 | ||
| NAMING VIETNAM HELI. PILOTS' MEM. BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE SHAW |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 21 | 08/28/2021 | ||
| MISSING/MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
(H) TRB | 02/18/2021 | ||
| COUNCIL FOR ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES | REPRESENTATIVE STORY |
(S) STA | 01/18/2022 | ||
| PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIRE BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(S) FIN | 05/02/2022 | ||
| MARRIAGE: WITNESSES/SOLEMNIZATION/CONSENT | REPRESENTATIVE CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 22 | 09/01/2022 | ||
| ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY OPERATIONS BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 21 | 07/13/2021 | ||
| FISHERY DEVELOPMENT ASSOC.; ASSESSMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
(S) FIN | 05/17/2022 | ||
| STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 22 | 07/28/2022 | ||
| MILITARY AND FAMILY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 22 | 08/09/2022 | ||
| NAMING CONGRESSMAN DON YOUNG BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE GILLHAM |
(H) TRA | 03/10/2021 | ||
| EXPAND PHARMACIST AUTHORITY | REPRESENTATIVE SNYDER |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 22 | 06/30/2022 | ||
| CHILD CARE PROVIDER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | REPRESENTATIVE FIELDS |
(S) L&C | 04/27/2022 | ||
| VEHICLE TITLE & PLATES; DRIVER'S LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE SCHRAGE |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 22 | 08/10/2022 | ||
| AK COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE APPRECIATION DAY | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
(S) STA | 02/15/2022 | ||
| RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. | REPRESENTATIVE HOPKINS |
(H) RLS | 05/15/2022 | ||
| HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY TELEHEALTH | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 22 | 07/13/2022 | ||
| DEMENTIA AWARENESS & HEALTHCARE CAPACITY | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
CHAPTER 70 SLA 22 | 09/04/2022 | ||
| BROADBAND: OFFICE, GRANTS, PARITY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 52 SLA 22 | 08/09/2022 | ||
| SUPPORTING ALASKA OCEAN CLUSTER | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 08/09/2022 |