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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) L&C | 01/22/2025 | ||
| ALLOWED COSTS IN ELECTRIC COOP RATES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 01/22/2025 | ||
| REPEAL 90 DAY SESSION LIMIT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 04/18/2025 | ||
| CHUGACH STATE PARK EASEMENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 25 | 06/06/2025 | ||
| MINOR MENTAL HEALTH: AGE OF CONSENT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RLS | 04/25/2025 | ||
| HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWABLE CHARGES | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 03/31/2025 | ||
| HEALTH INSURANCE NETWORK STANDARDS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 04/07/2025 | ||
| PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER;3RD PARTY ADMIN | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) RLS | 05/17/2025 | ||
| AEDS/OVERDOSE KITS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) HSS | 03/24/2025 | ||
| HEALTH INSURANCE & PHARMACY BENEFITS MGRS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) L&C | 03/24/2025 | ||
| PHARMACIST PRESCRIPTION AUTHORITY | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 05/12/2025 | ||
| TRANSFER OF RAILROAD LAND TO WHITTIER | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) TRA | 05/09/2025 | ||
| SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ARCTIC AFFAIRS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR | 01/23/2025 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADD FACULTY MEMBER UNIV BOARD OF REGENTS | REPRESENTATIVE CARRICK |
(S) FIN | 05/09/2025 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FINANCE;CONTRIBUTION LIMITS;APOC | REPRESENTATIVE SCHRAGE |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 05/20/2025 | ||
| SCHOOLS: COMM. DEVICES/CLASS SIZE/FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE FIELDS |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 25 | 05/20/2025 | ||
| EDUCATION: FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
VETO SUSTAINED | 04/22/2025 | ||
| REAA FUND: MT. EDGECUMBE, TEACHER HOUSING | REPRESENTATIVE BURKE |
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV | 05/20/2025 | ||
| SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR | 06/06/2025 | ||
| EXTEND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR | 06/06/2025 | ||
| RECOGNIZING ALASKA/CANADA RELATIONSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR | 05/22/2025 | ||
| INTERNATIONAL TEACHER VISAS | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV | 05/20/2025 | ||
| SURRENDER OF INFANTS; INF. SAFETY DEVICE | SENATOR MYERS |
(S) RLS | 05/13/2025 | ||
| TOBACCO/NICOTINE/E-CIG AGE; E-CIG TAX | SENATOR STEVENS |
(H) FIN | 05/13/2025 | ||
| ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | SENATOR MERRICK |
(H) STA | 05/13/2025 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOLS: MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) FIN | 02/28/2025 | ||
| MINORS & PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS | SENATOR CLAMAN |
(S) FIN | 02/07/2025 | ||
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCOPE OF PRACTICE | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) RLS | 05/19/2025 | ||
| CNA TRAINING | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) L&C | 02/19/2025 | ||
| PAYMENT OF CONTRACTS | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(S) CRA | 03/12/2025 | ||
| HONORING THE ENERGY COUNCIL | SENATOR STEDMAN |
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV | 05/20/2025 | ||
| ANWR & NAT'L PETRO RESERVE: STATE SHARE | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV | 06/04/2025 | ||
| INTERNATIONAL TEACHER VISAS | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) EDC | 05/07/2025 |