Senator Lesil McGuire
PHONE:
907-269-0250
CURRENT
ADDRESS:
716 W. 4th Avenue Ste 430
Anchorage, AK 99501-2133 [MAY - DECEMBER]
FAX:
907-269-0249
Committees
Chair: Senate Special Committee On Energy
Chair: Senate Spec Cmte. World Trade, Tech, Innovations
Co-chair: Senate Resources
Member: Senate Judiciary
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ENERGY: Senate Special Committee on Energy
RESOURCES: Senate Resources Committee
WORLD TRADE: Senate Special Committee on
World Trade, Technology & Innovations
Press Releases
Incoming Governor Parnell Urged to Accept $28.6 Million in State Energy Program Funds Fri. Jul. 10, 2009 Senators Wielechowski and McGuire Ask Incoming Governor to Work With Legislature and Send Certification Letter to U.S. Department of EnergyMcGuire announces cross-border PNWER council to facilitate Alaska's gas pipeline Mon. Jul. 6, 2009 Exxon-TransCanada, Denali to brief on competing gaslinesMcGuire salutes Alaskans aboard carrier in Gulf for Northern Edge Thu. Jun. 25, 2009 JASC reviews missile defense today
More Press: Jun22,'09 - Natural Gas Resource Availability Upswing Jun19,'09 - McGuire reviews geothermal energy with international expert Jun16,'09 - Senate Resources-Energy set Tuesday review of ExxonMobil-TransCanada pact Jun16,'09 - Senate Energy Chair McGuire praises Palin choice of Daniel Sullivan as attorney general Jun10,'09 - McGuire urges large Anchorage turnout for B&PW energy forum Jun4,'09 - Alaska's natural gas dilemma Jun3,'09 - McGuire assures Canadian ministers no priority higher than Alaska gasline May28,'09 - Senators Visit Fairbanks, Interior Villages on Energy Planning May22,'09 - Governor’s decline of $28.6 million in energy funds in direct conflict with state energ May20,'09 - Senate Energy Leaders to Talk Energy Solutions in Fairbanks, Tanana, Ruby May12,'09 - Senators Urge Acceptance of $28.6 Million Based on New Information Apr19,'09 - Senate Majority Hails Successful Legislative Session Apr15,'09 - Delivering Quality Healthcare Through Technology Apr10,'09 - News Clip of Interest: Oil & Gas Journal Apr10,'09 - Streaming Audio from Senate Special Committtee on World Trade / Technology Apr10,'09 - Streaming Video - Rep. Don Young and Sen. Lesil McGuire Mar26,'09 - World Trade briefed on showcasing Alaska during 2010 Winter Olympics Mar25,'09 - Senate Resources Committee Introduces Energy Efficiency Legislation Mar6,'09 - Senators Work on Alaska’s Energy Priorities in Washington, D.C. Feb27,'09 - Trade committee briefed on Arctic energy research Feb24,'09 - Questions remain about Alaska's slice of stimulus Feb13,'09 - McGuire: SB 31 jump-starts statewide alternative energy Feb10,'09 - Media Advisory: Senate President’s Letter to Governor Palin Clarifies Intent of Senate Feb6,'09 - Senate Says Governor’s Staffers Committed Contempt Feb5,'09 - ConocoPhillips Skirts Lobbying Laws Feb4,'09 - Legislature Passes 1st Bill of 2009 Session Feb2,'09 - Without Policy Reform, Alaska’s Prison Population to Double by 2030, Study Concludes Jan28,'09 - Senate Passes 1st Bill of the 26th Legislature Jan27,'09 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Urges Plan for Federal Stimulus Funds Jan22,'09 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Reacts to State of the State Jan21,'09 - ALASKA & GEOTHERMAL ENERGY 101 Jan21,'09 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Announces Goals for 26th Legislature Jan16,'09 - Resources chairs set gasline, energy independence priorities Jan2,'09 - McGuire: Alaska Ready for Geothermal, Prefiles Tax Credit for Energy Production Dec18,'08 - Northwest, Canada econ group slates Juneau visit; McGuire to head PNWER Dec18,'08 - McGuire: resources post vital to assure fair forum for all Alaskans Dec17,'08 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Welcomes Senator Lesil McGuire Dec5,'08 - Sen. McGuire passes gavel as western chair of Council of State Governments Nov19,'08 - My Turn Op-Ed: Teamwork with Iceland is win-win Nov13,'08 - McGuire: Iceland Success with Geothermal, Hydro Alternative Energy Roadmap for Alaska
Personal Profile
Date/Place of Birth :
January 22, 1971
Portland,Oregon
Residency in Alaska :
Anchorage: 1973 - present
Spouse :
Tom
Anderson
Children :
Grayson
Education :
:
- Bachelors of Arts: 1989 - 1993
- Juris Doctorate: 1995 - 1998
Alaska State House of Representatives :
2001 - 2006
Member, House Leadership
Chair, Judiciary
Committee: 2003 - 2006
Chair, Administration Regulation Review Joint
Committee: 2001 - 2002
Chair, Special Committee on Economic
Development, Trade, & Tourism: 2001 - 2002
Vice-Chair, Special Committee on Economic
Development, International Trade, & Tourism:
2003 - 2004
Special
Committee on Oil & Gas: 2003 - 2006
State/Federal Research & Development Joint
Committee: 2001 - 2006
Ombudsman Selection Committee: 2001 - 2002
Resources Committee: 2001 - 2002
Rules Committee: 2001 - 2002
Finance Subcommittees:
- Court System: 2003 - 2006
- Community & Economic Development:
2001 - 2006
- Law: 2003 - 2006
- Environmental Conservation: 2001 - 2002
- Revenue: 2001 - 2006
- Corrections: 2005 - 2006
Other Political and Government
Positions :
Committee Aide, Alaska Legislature, Judiciary Committee: 2000
Law Clerk, Oregon Department of Justice:
1996 - 1998
Legal Intern, U.S. Attorney’s Office: 1996
Legislative and Press Aide: 1993 - 1995
- U.S. Senator Ted Stevens
Business and Professional
Positions :
Self Employed - Research and Writing
Service Organizations and
Community Involvement :
Alaska Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Board
Salem's Women's Crisis Center
Special Interests :
Fishing, Hiking, Skiing, Flying, Scuba Diving, Reading
PRIME-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
SB 31
GEOTHERMAL ELEC. PROD. TAX CREDIT MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/16/09
SB 49
BLOOD DONATION AWARENESS FUND MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 02/27/09
SB 60
UNIFORM PROBATE CODE; TRUSTS, WILLS MCGUIRE
(S) L&C 01/21/09
SB 62
COMMUNITY PROPERTY OF MARRIED PERSONS MCGUIRE
(S) STA 01/21/09
SB 63
TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ON TRUSTS MCGUIRE
(S) STA 04/03/09
SB 79
MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/05/09
SB 117
PRICE OF CIGARETTES MCGUIRE
(S) L&C 02/20/09
SB 118
MEDICAID: TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SERVICES MCGUIRE
(S) HSS 02/20/09
SB 130
ECONOMIC STIMULUS TASK FORCE MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/13/09
SB 131
NET ENERGY METERING MCGUIRE
(S) ENE 02/27/09
SB 145
SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT BOARD MCGUIRE
(S) STA 03/11/09
SB 150
EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY FUND MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 04/06/09
SB 154
WILDLAND FIRE TECHNICIAN BENEFITS MCGUIRE
(S) L&C 03/18/09
SB 155
MEDICAL ASSIST FOR COGNITIVE DISABILITIES MCGUIRE
(S) HSS 03/18/09
SB 156
COMPACT FOR JUVENILES; INTERSTATE COUNCIL MCGUIRE
(S) JUD 04/06/09
SB 191
PIPELINE CONTRACT CARRIERS MCGUIRE
(S) ENE 04/10/09
SCR 1
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2009 MCGUIRE
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR 03/11/09
CO-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
HCR 2
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE RAMRAS
(S) FIN 03/30/09
HCR 3
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE RAMRAS
(S) RES 03/02/09
HCR 4
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE RAMRAS
(S) RES 03/02/09
HCR 5
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE RAMRAS
(S) RES 03/02/09
HCR 7
DECORATION OF HONOR DAHLSTROM
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR 04/09/09
HJR 9
CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION FOSTER
(H)AWAIT CONC/RECED 04/09/09
HJR 17
OPPOSE H.R. 45 IN CONGRESS HARRIS
(H)AWAIT CONC/RECED 03/30/09
SB 23
REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS ELTON
(S) FIN 03/25/09
SB 32
MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES ELLIS
(H) HSS 04/08/09
SB 33
POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS ELLIS
(S) FIN 02/23/09
SB 45
VETERANS' CEMETERIES/FUND/LICENSE PLATES HUGGINS, THERRIAULT
(H) RLS 04/10/09
SB 102
RAISE COMP. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AGE/TRUANCY DAVIS
(S) FIN 03/30/09
SB 138
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM MEYER
(S) FIN 03/20/09
SB 173
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS HUGGINS
(S) L&C 03/27/09
SJR 3
FIREARMS IN NATIONAL PARK THERRIAULT
(H) RES 03/27/09
SJR 6
OPPOSE H.R. 45 IN CONGRESS THERRIAULT
(S) JUD 02/25/09
SJR 10
ADOPT S. 371 IN CONGRESS THOMAS
(H) JUD 03/30/09
SJR 12
BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE OLSON
(S) CRA 03/11/09
SJR 17
DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO HUGGINS
RETURNED TO (H) RLS 04/11/09
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