Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Fri. Jun. 26, 2009 Boosters and Begich and AG, oh my!; SB 72 signed into law; Salmon in the City; Meeting the "Other Dan Sullivan"; Takin' it to the streets!; Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Fri. Jun. 12, 2009 Gas Line Update – Haul Road Trip – Airport Inquiry; I. Gas Line Update; II. Haul Road Trip; III. Airport Inquiry; Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Fri. May. 29, 2009 The Senate Resources Committee just spent two days in the Interior looking at the current energy situation there. I wanted to give you a run down of what we did and learned on our trip.;
Date and Place of Birth:
October 11, 1958
Newton, Massachusetts
Occupation:
Lawyer, small business owner
Spouse:
Peggy Pepper French
Children:
Christopher
Residency in Alaska:
1978 to present - Anchorage
Education:
Summit County High School, 1972-1976, Diploma University of Colorado, 1976-1977; University of Alaska, 1986-1990, B.A. English; Cornell Law School, 1992-1995, J.D.
Military Service:
USMCR (PLC), 1977-1978, Private
Political and Government Positions:
Assistant District Attorney, 1996-2002; law clerk to superior court judge, 1995-1996.
Business and Professional Positions:
Co-owner, French Apartments, 1989-present; lead operator, ARCO, 1991-1992; production operator, ARCO, 1984-1990, Shell Oil Company, 1980-1984.
Service Organization(s) Membership:
Alaska Bar Association, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Challenge Alaska, Access Alaska, MADD, Underage Drinking Task Force.
Special Interests:
Hiking, skiing, climbing, running, reading, family camping trips.
Other:
Victims for Justice, High 5 Award, 2002; MADD Volunteer Award, 1999; climbed Mt. McKinley to the summit twice.
PRIME-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
SB 1
ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE
** WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR
06/30/09
SB 19
COMPLAINTS AGAINST PEACE OFFICERS/VPSOS
FRENCH
(S) JUD
02/25/09
SB 20
WORKERS' COMP MEDICAL/REHAB RECORDS
FRENCH
(S) L&C
01/21/09
SB 37
DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN
FRENCH
(S) FIN
04/09/09
SB 47
STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES
FRENCH
(S) RLS
04/01/09
SB 51
MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW TINTING
FRENCH
(H) TRA
04/16/09
SB 54
PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES
** WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS
(S) FIN
04/14/09
SB 61
MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE
FRENCH
(S) L&C
03/16/09
SB 72
CHILD SAFETY SEATS & SEAT BELTS
FRENCH
CHAPTER 34 SLA 09
06/17/09
SB 110
PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE
FRENCH
(S) FIN
04/07/09
SB 151
FALSE SOLICITATION
FRENCH
(S) STA
03/18/09
SB 153
MOBILE HOMES AS REAL PROPERTY
FRENCH
(S) L&C
03/18/09
SB 180
FELON CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON
FRENCH
(S) STA
04/03/09
SB 182
REPEAL CBR SUBACCOUNT
FRENCH BY REQUEST
(S) STA
04/06/09
SB 184
INTERNET ACCESS TO LEG COMMITTEE MTGS
FRENCH
(S) STA
04/07/09
CO-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
HB 63
COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF
** FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES
CHAPTER 47 SLA 09
06/23/09
HB 93
DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES
CHENAULT
CHAPTER 32 SLA 09
06/16/09
HB 137
COMPACT: EDUCATION OF MILITARY CHILDREN
COGHILL
CHAPTER 10 SLA 09
05/15/09
HB 177
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS
COGHILL
CHAPTER 28 SLA 09
05/25/09
HCR 7
DECORATION OF HONOR
DAHLSTROM
LEGIS RESOLVE 7
06/02/09
HCR 16
PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY
HARRIS
LEGIS RESOLVE 22
06/08/09
HJR 9
AVIATION MUSEUM/CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT
FOSTER
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR
05/27/09
HJR 10
VETERANS' HEALTH CARE
GUTTENBERG
LEGIS RESOLVE 25
05/25/09
HJR 18
OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION
MILLETT
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR
05/27/09
HJR 19
OIL TANKER ESCORT VESSELS/OIL SPILL ANNIV
AUSTERMAN
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR
04/03/09
HJR 22
URGING US TO RATIFY LAW OF THE SEA TREATY
SEATON
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR
05/27/09
HJR 25
HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY
THOMAS
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR
05/27/09
SB 13
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY
DAVIS
(H) HSS
04/07/09
SB 23
REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS
ELTON
(S) FIN
03/25/09
SB 32
MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
ELLIS
(H) FIN
04/14/09
SB 38
PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS; MANAGED CARE
ELTON
(S) L&C
04/06/09
SB 45
VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE
HUGGINS, THERRIAULT
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09
05/25/09
SB 87
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY
WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN
02/11/09
SB 133
ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE SYSTEM
PASKVAN
CHAPTER 24 SLA 09
05/25/09
SCR 4
ACCEPT FED. ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENTS
STEDMAN
HELD ON SECY'S DESK
03/23/09
SJR 17
DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO
HUGGINS
LEGIS RESOLVE 9
06/17/09
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