SENATE
CATHY GIESSEL
Senator Cathy Giessel
District: N
Party: Republican
Legislative Service
2011-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Senate President
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINL. DISCLOSURE: LEGIS AND PUB OFFICIALS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) JUD | 03/13/2015 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE REG. TAX: COLLECTION COSTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 03/27/2015 | ||
| ELECTRONIC DISTRIB. OF REPORTS/NOTICES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) STA | 02/02/2015 | ||
| PSYCHOLOGIST & ASSOC CRIM HISTORY CHECKS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) JUD | 02/18/2015 | ||
| RELIGIOUS UNION EXEMPTION: PERA & AKRR | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) JUD | 04/02/2015 | ||
| PARKS & REC SERVICE AREA BOUNDARIES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) CRA | 02/09/2015 | ||
| ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
| OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) RLS | 04/17/2016 | ||
| CLEAN AIR ACT PLAN | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 03/18/2015 | ||
| PASSENGER & REC. VEHICLE RENTAL TAX | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2015 | ||
| ANTLERLESS MOOSE SEASONS; CLOSURES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 03/06/2015 | ||
| VACCINE CERTIFICATION FOR PHARMACISTS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
| DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 16 | 07/20/2016 | ||
| RESIDENTIAL PSYCHIATRIC EDUCATION FUNDING | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) FIN | 04/09/2016 | ||
| PERSON W/DISABILITY SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 03/23/2016 | ||
| INSURANCE FOR ANTI-CANCER MEDICATION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 16 | 07/06/2016 | ||
| DNR FEES FOR GEOLOGICAL SERVICES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 16 | 06/22/2016 | ||
| PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2016 | ||
| PARENT-GUARDIAN/CHILD:TEMP. POWER OF ATTY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 16 | 06/22/2016 | ||
| NAVIGABLE WATER: INTERFERENCE; DEFINITION | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 02/17/2016 | ||
| PHARMA BD & EMPLOYEES;DRUG DIST/MANUFAC | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) L&C | 04/12/2016 | ||
| FEDS ALLOW STATE TO MAKE ENERGY CHOICES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) NRG | 01/21/2015 | ||
| DECLARE CENTRAL PARK A WILDERNESS AREA | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 02/02/2015 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 15 | 05/14/2015 | ||
| GUARDIANS/CONSERVATORS OF CERTAIN PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 05/14/2015 | ||
| POWERS OF ATTORNEY | REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 16 | 07/28/2016 | ||
| NO INTERNET ACCESS TO SOME CRIM. CASES | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 16 | 02/26/2016 | ||
| ELECT MONITORING CREDITS;MITIGATING FCTRS | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 15 | 05/14/2015 | ||
| MARCH 27: GREAT ALASKA EARTHQUAKE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 15 | 04/18/2015 | ||
| JAN 9: AK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, TALERICO, VAZQUEZ, WOOL, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 15 | 04/03/2015 | ||
| ALASKA FIREFIGHTERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
| GOV COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES/SPECIAL ED | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 16 | 05/04/2016 | ||
| AK SOVEREIGNTY;US TRANSFER LAND TO ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) JUD | 02/05/2016 | ||
| MEDICAID: USED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 15 | 05/19/2015 | ||
| PERSON W/DISABILITY SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 16 | 08/06/2016 | ||
| NAVIGABLE WATER; INTERFERENCE, DEFINITION | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 16 | 06/02/2016 | ||
| JAN 24 - 30, 2016: AK SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| DECLARE 2015-2017 AS YEARS OF THE ARCTIC | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE SHARING | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| OPPOSE ALEUTIAN NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| OPPOSE ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE NAGEAK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| RETAIN ARMY FORCES IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | SENATOR MACKINNON |
(H) FIN | 04/08/2016 | ||
| REPEAL FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT | SENATOR STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 15 | 06/15/2015 | ||
| IMMUNITY FOR FIRE DEPT. & MEMBERS | SENATOR COGHILL |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
| MEDICAID REFORM;TELEMEDICINE;DRUG DATABAS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 16 | 06/21/2016 | ||
| REFINED FUEL SURCHARGE; MOTOR FUEL TAX | SENATOR MICCICHE |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 04/09/2015 | ||
| SCHOOLS;PARENT RTS;ABORT. PROVDRS LIMITS | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(H) HSS | 03/24/2016 | ||
| MEDICAID: USED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | SENATOR STOLTZE |
(S) FIN | 04/11/2015 | ||
| UNFUNDED ED. MANDATES;TRAINING; TEACHERS | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(S) EDC | 04/09/2015 | ||
| SECURITY FREEZE ON CERTAIN CREDIT REPORTS | SENATOR MEYER |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 16 | 06/19/2016 | ||
| LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF AGDC BOARD | SENATOR COSTELLO |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/20/2016 | ||
| INSURER'S USE OF CREDIT HISTORY/SCORES | SENATOR HUGGINS |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/20/2016 | ||
| REG. OF FIREARMS/KNIVES BY UNIV. OF AK | SENATOR KELLY |
(H) FIN | 04/14/2016 | ||
| BAN LATE TERM ABORTION; CHILD SURRENDER | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) HSS | 02/12/2016 | ||
| LIMIT ABORTION SERV. PROVIDERS IN SCHOOLS | SENATOR DUNLEAVY |
(S) JUD | 03/16/2016 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER FRANCHISES | SENATOR COGHILL |
(S) L&C | 02/22/2016 | ||
| CIVICS EDUCATION TASK FORCE | SENATOR STEVENS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 08/16/2016 | ||
| AK SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK | SENATOR STOLTZE |
(S) RLS | 02/06/2015 | ||
| US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION DELEGATES | SENATOR STOLTZE |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2016 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2015 | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2016 | SENATOR MEYER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 | 08/16/2016 | ||
| CONST. AM: G.O. BONDS FOR STUDENT LOANS | SENATOR MACKINNON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 53 | 09/15/2016 | ||
| OCS OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT | SENATOR COGHILL |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| CALL FOR US COUNTERMAND CONVENTION | SENATOR STOLTZE |
(S) RLS | 02/10/2016 | ||
| ARCTIC ECONOMIC COUNCIL | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| SUPPORT O&G LEASES ON ARCTIC OCS | SENATOR STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 11/05/2015 |