SENATE
CATHY GIESSEL
27th-34th Legislature (2011 -Present)
Senator Cathy Giessel
Majority Leader
Email: [email protected]
District: E
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-892-4843
Majority Leader
Email: [email protected]
District: E
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATUROPATHS: LICENSING; PRACTICE | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 03/08/2023 | ||
| OUTSTANDING NATL. RES. WATER DESIGNATION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 02/17/2023 | ||
| RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) STA | 02/05/2024 | ||
| STATE OWNERSHIP OF SUBMERGED LAND | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(H) RLS | 03/13/2024 | ||
| PROFESSION OF PHARMACY | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 04/28/2023 | ||
| HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVER SERVICES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RLS | 04/12/2023 | ||
| ASSOCIATE AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 05/03/2023 | ||
| PHARMACIES/PHARMACISTS/BENEFITS MANAGERS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 02/08/2024 | ||
| REFINED FUEL SURCHARGE | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 04/24/2023 | ||
| FOOD STAMP PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 02/21/2024 | ||
| RCA REGULATE NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 02/08/2024 | ||
| CNA TRAINING | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) RLS | 04/26/2024 | ||
| SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 128 | SENATOR GIESSEL |
HELD ON SECY'S DESK | 05/13/2023 | ||
| MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) RLS | 04/26/2023 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 23 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| LIMITATIONS ON FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 23 | 07/29/2023 | ||
| ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR ANCSA CORPS | REPRESENTATIVE C.JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 23 | 08/28/2023 | ||
| COUNSELORS/THERAPISTS/REVIEW ORGS | REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 24 | 08/30/2024 | ||
| SCHOOLS:OVERDOSE DRUGS, CORRESPOND PRGRMS | REPRESENTATIVE D.JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 24 | 08/30/2024 | ||
| TEACHERS:OUT-OF-STATE EXPERIENCE, RETIRED | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 24 | 08/26/2024 | ||
| DELEGATION OF ROUTINE OPTOMETRY SERVICES | REPRESENTATIVE RUFFRIDGE |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 24 | 08/28/2024 | ||
| ALASKA FISHERIES; TROLL FISHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| NAT'L PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE PATKOTAK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 02/28/2023 | ||
| NAT'L PARK SERVICE; HUNTING IN PRESERVES | REPRESENTATIVE CRONK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| SUPPORT FED TRUTH AND HEALING COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE MCCORMICK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT REDUCTION REPEAL | REPRESENTATIVE GALVIN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOLS: MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(H) FIN | 05/06/2024 | ||
| CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE:INSURE;MED ASSIST | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) HSS | 01/18/2023 | ||
| CIVICS EDUCATION | SENATOR STEVENS |
(H) CALENDAR 5/15 | 05/15/2024 | ||
| PFAS: USE FOR FIREFIGHTING, DISPOSAL | SENATOR KIEHL |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 24 | 07/22/2024 | ||
| LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 23 | 08/30/2023 | ||
| TOBACCO/NICOTINE/E-CIG AGE; TAX MARIJUANA | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/14/2024 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | SENATOR BISHOP |
(S) RES | 03/06/2023 | ||
| FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) FIN | 03/20/2024 | ||
| PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING PROGRAM | SENATOR DUNBAR |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 24 | 09/05/2024 | ||
| CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | SENATOR DUNBAR |
HELD TO 5/15 CAL(H) | 05/14/2024 | ||
| DIGITAL PRODUCT REPAIR | SENATOR DUNBAR |
(S) L&C | 03/22/2023 | ||
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCOPE OF PRACTICE | SENATOR TOBIN BY REQUEST |
(H) RLS | 05/10/2024 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT TAX FOR EDUCATION FACILITIES | SENATOR BISHOP |
(S) RLS | 03/01/2024 | ||
| INS. DATA SECURITY; INFO. SECURITY PRGRMS | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 24 | 08/29/2024 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP.; EXTND SR BENEFITS PAYMENT | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 24 | 07/11/2024 | ||
| EXTND SR BENEFITS; REPEAL LONGEVITY BONUS | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(H) RLS | 05/14/2024 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR HUGHES |
(S) FIN | 01/16/2024 | ||
| ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) RES | 01/16/2024 | ||
| TEACHERS: BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
(S) FIN | 02/28/2024 | ||
| CPR CURRICULUM | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) FIN | 04/11/2024 | ||
| MAMMOGRAMS: INSURANCE COVERAGE | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) L&C | 02/08/2024 | ||
| MINORS & RESIDENT PSYCH TREATMENT CENTERS | SENATOR CLAMAN |
(S) FIN | 05/01/2024 | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ASSISTANCE PARITY | SENATOR DUNBAR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 09/10/2024 | ||
| WESTERN AK/ARCTIC OIL SPILL RESPONSE | SENATOR KIEHL |
(H) RLS | 05/08/2023 | ||
| SEC. 404 CWA PERMIT PROGRAM; EPA REGION | SENATOR BISHOP |
(H) STA | 05/16/2023 | ||
| AMEND ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT | SENATOR DUNBAR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| SUPPORT STATE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | SENATOR BISHOP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 09/16/2024 |