HOUSE
DAN ORTIZ
29th-33rd Legislature (2015 -2024)
Representative Dan Ortiz
District: 1
Party: Not Affiliated
District: 1
Party: Not Affiliated
Legislative Service
2015-2024 Representative
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:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ALL YEAR | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
WITHDRAWN | 04/22/2024 | ||
| INCREASE BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(H) FIN | 03/27/2023 | ||
| PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND; 75/25 POMV SPLIT | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(H) W&M | 02/15/2023 | ||
| DAY CARE MATCHING BENEFIT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(H) HSS | 05/16/2023 | ||
| MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(H) CRA | 02/20/2024 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISHERY DEVELOPMENT ASSOC.; ASSESSMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
(H) FSH | 01/19/2023 | ||
| VESSELS: REGISTRATION/DERELICT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/30/2024 | ||
| CONFLICT OF INTEREST: BD FISHERIES/GAME | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
(H) RES | 01/19/2023 | ||
| FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 23 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| OFFICIAL LANG; COUNCIL FOR AK NATIVE LANG | REPRESENTATIVE STORY |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 24 | 08/30/2024 | ||
| ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT |
(S) RLS | 05/11/2024 | ||
| PFD CONTRIBUTIONS TO GENERAL FUND AND PF | REPRESENTATIVE PRAX |
(H) FIN | 05/03/2023 | ||
| VETERINARIANS; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DATA | REPRESENTATIVE RUFFRIDGE |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 23 | 07/06/2023 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 23 | 05/25/2023 | ||
| AK COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE APPRECIATION DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MCCORMICK |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 23 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| VEHICLES/BOATS: TRANSFER ON DEATH TITLE | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(S) FIN | 05/03/2024 | ||
| CHILD CARE: TAX CREDITS/ASSISTANCE/GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE COULOMBE |
(S) FIN | 04/12/2024 | ||
| LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE SUMNER |
(H) FIN | 04/06/2023 | ||
| RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ACCT APPROPRIATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE COULOMBE |
(S) FIN | 05/12/2024 | ||
| PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT |
(H) FIN | 05/09/2023 | ||
| AUD. & SPEECH-LANG INTERSTATE COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT |
(H) FIN | 05/09/2023 | ||
| RESIDENCY REQ: HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
(H) RES | 05/11/2023 | ||
| PHARMACIES/PHARMACISTS/BENEFITS MANAGERS | REPRESENTATIVE SUMNER |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 24 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| TEACHERS:OUT-OF-STATE EXPERIENCE, RETIRED | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 24 | 08/26/2024 | ||
| DISABLED VETERANS: RETIREMENT BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(H) RLS | 05/06/2024 | ||
| RATES: MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTY WORK | REPRESENTATIVE TOMASZEWSKI |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 24 | 07/29/2024 | ||
| TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR LAPSED NURSE LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE PRAX |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 24 | 07/29/2024 | ||
| CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3RD DEGREE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 24 | 09/03/2024 | ||
| DEFENSE OF PUB. OFFICER: ETHICS COMPLAINT | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
(H) STA | 01/16/2024 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) FIN | 02/19/2024 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ADDRESS AIR POLLUTION IN FAIRBANKS | REPRESENTATIVE STAPP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 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 | ||
| NAT'L PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE BAKER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 23 | 08/30/2023 | ||
| RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) STA | 02/05/2024 | ||
| MISSING/MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE;REPORT | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 24 | 09/03/2024 | ||
| EXTND SR BENEFITS; REPEAL LONGEVITY BONUS | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(H) RLS | 05/14/2024 | ||
| 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 |