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907-269-0120
FAX:
907-269-0122
ADDRESS:
716 W. 4th Avenue Ste 540 [MAY - DECEMBER]
EMAIL:
Sen.Bill.Wielechowski@legis.state.ak.us
Office Publications
More Publications: Jun. 10,'10 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Jun. 10,'10 Plan to Make Anchorage Safer [PDF] May. 6,'10 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Apr. 20,'10 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Mar. 12,'10 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Feb. 19,'10 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Feb. 10,'10 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Jan. 26,'10 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Dec. 23,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Nov. 25,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Oct. 19,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Sep. 10,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Aug. 13,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Aug. 3,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Jun. 26,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski May. 22,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Apr. 29,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Apr. 13,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Mar. 23,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Mar. 9,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Jan. 23,'09 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Dec. 2,'08 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Nov. 3,'08 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Oct. 22,'08 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Oct. 9,'08 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Aug. 15,'08 Capitol Brief by Sen. Bill Wielechowski Jun. 11,'08 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Apr. 1,'08 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Mar. 20,'08 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Mar. 6,'08 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Feb. 14,'08 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Jan. 25,'08 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Jan. 18,'08 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Jan. 4,'08 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Nov. 21,'07 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Oct. 26,'07 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Oct. 24,'07 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Oct. 4,'07 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Aug. 30,'07 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Jun. 28,'07 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief Jun. 26,'07 Survey Results from Sen. Wielechowski May. 18,'07 Sen. Bill Wielechowski's Capitol Brief
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Date of Birth: December 7, 1967
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: Laura
Children: Willow
Education: Hokkaido University Faculty of Law, Sapporo, Japan, 4//98-10/98 Magna Cum Laude
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Business and Professional Positions:
Service Acknowledgement and Membership: Alaska's Top 40 under 40 - Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and Alaska Journal of Commerce, 2005
Special Interests:
STAFF:
George Ascott Shelly Morgan
Michelle Sydeman
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Press Releases
More Press: Jun12,'10 - Lawmakers Offer Plan to Make Anchorage Safer Jun3,'10 - Anchorage Senators React to Denali Kid Care veto Jun2,'10 - Staffing Shortages and Overcrowding in State Prisons Could Create Unsafe Conditions, Re May14,'10 - Lawmakers Question Gas Prices In Latest Enstar Contract May10,'10 - Senator Wielechowski Teams Up With thread to Sponsor Anchorage-Wide Children’s Book Dri Apr18,'10 - Legislature Passes Bi-Partisan Animal Cruelty Bill Apr18,'10 - Omnibus Energy Bill Passes Legislature Apr14,'10 - Senate Passes Bill to Help Fund Meals Program for School Kids Apr12,'10 - Legislature Passes Bill to Maintain Federal Prescription Benefits in Pioneer Homes Apr10,'10 - Senate Passes Landmark Omnibus Energy Bill Apr8,'10 - COOK INLET ENERGY INCENTIVES ACT PASSES SENATE Mar23,'10 - Bill Ensuring Full PFD Payout Advances From Senate Committee Mar23,'10 - Bill To Maintain Federal Prescription Benefits in Pioneer Homes Passes Senate Mar11,'10 - Legislation to protect Alaskans' Privacy from Misuse of Technology Moves Forward Mar11,'10 - Bill to Help Combat Soldiers Reunite with Families Passes Committee Mar8,'10 - Animal Cruelty Bill Advances From Senate Committee Mar4,'10 - Senator Wielechowski Urges Alaskans to Invest in Low-Cost Strategies To Save Energy an Feb17,'10 - Senator Wielechowski Introduces Bill to Protect Permanent Fund Dividend Feb12,'10 - Senator Wielechowski Introduces Bill Requiring Leave for Military Spouses Jan29,'10 - Senator Wielechowski Pleased with Progress on Gas Pipeline Jan21,'10 - Senators Recommend Spending on Energy Projects Jan21,'10 - Senate Resources Co-Chairs to Hold Press Conference on Energy Funding Recommendations Jan20,'10 - Senators Introduce Bill to Encourage Development of New Gas Technologies Jan19,'10 - Legislator Proposes Increasing Allowable Property Tax Exemption Jan14,'10 - Senator Calls for New Strategies To Spur Cook Inlet Gas Production Dec31,'09 - Alaska’s Minimum Wage to Increase Tomorrow Dec30,'09 - Legislative Research Report Reveals Magnitude of Refiner Price Gouging in Alaska Dec22,'09 - Senate Resources Co-Chairs Explore Alternative Energy Options for Alaska Dec11,'09 - Legislators Form University of Alaska Boosters Caucus Nov20,'09 - Senators McGuire, Wielechowski Seek Public Input on Energy Program Nov13,'09 - Senators McGuire, Wielechowski Seek Public Input on Energy Program Oct19,'09 - Senators Release Energy Recommendations Oct16,'09 - Do You Have Questions About Building a Gasline? Come Ask the Experts on Tuesday Night Oct16,'09 - Senate Resources and Energy Committees to Release Draft Energy Policy Monday Oct8,'09 - Senate Resources and Energy Committees to Hold Joint Hearing with House Resources Commi Oct2,'09 - Senator Wielechowski Urges Public to Attend Hearing On Enstar Request to Add $5.7 Mil Sep25,'09 - Senator Wielechowski Urges Reinstatement of ATG Benefits Sep24,'09 - Report Shows Average Anchorage Homeowner Saved Thousands On Property Taxes Sep22,'09 - Enstar Overcharges Military for $5.7 Million in Natural Gas Now Wants Southcentral Hou Sep11,'09 - Legislators Take the Food Stamp Challenge Aug25,'09 - Senator Wielechowski Urges Public to Attend Energy Planning Meeting Tomorrow Jul23,'09 - Alaskan Workers to Get Fair Pay, as New Minimum Wage Begins Jul17,'09 - Proposed Federal Energy Legislation Would Benefit Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Jul10,'09 - Incoming Governor Parnell Urged to Accept $28.6 Million in State Energy Program Funds Jul10,'09 - Bill to Raise Minimum Wage in Alaska Becomes Law May28,'09 - Senators Visit Fairbanks, Interior Villages on Energy Planning 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 May12,'09 - State May Already Be Compliant With Requirements to Accept $28.6 Million in State Ener May8,'09 - State Senators Call on Governor to Put Alaska’s Energy Needs First May8,'09 - Alaska State Senators Demand Consumer Protection Against Abusive Credit Card Company Pr May4,'09 - Senators Urge Governor to Accept $28.6 Million in State Energy Program Funds Apr19,'09 - Legislature Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Wage Apr19,'09 - Senate Majority Hails Successful Legislative Session Apr10,'09 - Wielechowski Introduces Legislation to Protect Alaskans’ Privacy Apr8,'09 - Senate Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Wage Apr1,'09 - Senator Wielechowski Urges Governor to Take Action Mar25,'09 - Senate Resources Committee Introduces Energy Efficiency Legislation Mar24,'09 - French, Wielechowski Urge Governor to Accept All Federal Stimulus Money Mar6,'09 - Senators Work on Alaska’s Energy Priorities in Washington, D.C. Feb20,'09 - French, Wielechowski Urge Senator Murkowski’s Help on Gasline Unanimity Feb20,'09 - Senate Bills Aim to Reduce Energy Costs for Alaskans 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 - Wielechowski Offers Plan to Provide Health Insurance to All Alaskan Children 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 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Announces Goals for 26th Legislature Jan16,'09 - Resources chairs set gasline, energy independence priorities Dec19,'08 - Senate Majority Announces Committee Chairmanships for 26th Legislature Dec2,'08 - Senators Ask for President-Elect Obama to Make Good on Gasline Campaign Promise Dec1,'08 - Senator to Introduce Price Gouging Legislation Nov6,'08 - Senators Announce Bipartisan Majority Organization for the 26th Alaska Legislature
PRIME-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
SB 1
ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE ** WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS
CHAPTER 56 SLA 09 07/09/09
SB 2
PUBLIC FINANCE WEBSITE WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN 04/07/09
SB 18
POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL EDUC. PROG. WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN 03/16/09
SB 54
PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES ** WIELECHOWSKI, ELLIS
(S) FIN 04/14/09
SB 77
EXTEND JOINT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE WIELECHOWSKI
CHAPTER 1 SLA 09 02/17/09
SB 87
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN 02/11/09
SB 190
BIOMETRIC INFORMATION FOR ID WIELECHOWSKI
(S) RLS 04/09/10
SB 203
COOK INLET GAS STORAGE FACILITIES FRENCH, WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN 03/02/10
SB 205
RCA RATE CHANGE WIELECHOWSKI, FRENCH
(S) L&C 01/19/10
SB 208
DNR/REVENUE STUDY ON NATURAL GAS WIELECHOWSKI
(H) FIN 04/13/10
SB 213
FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS WIELECHOWSKI
(H) FIN 04/14/10
SB 214
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WIELECHOWSKI
(S) JUD 01/19/10
SB 215
PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT ** WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON
CHAPTER 90 SLA 10 06/17/10
SB 232
MUNICIPAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXES WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN 02/19/10
SB 278
LEAVE FOR MILITARY SPOUSES WIELECHOWSKI
(S) L&C 03/12/10
SB 282
PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND AMOUNT FOR 2010 WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN 03/23/10
SB 286
PEACE OFFICER RETIREMENT CREDIT WIELECHOWSKI
(S) L&C 02/22/10
SB 295
FLAME RETARDANTS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN 03/23/10
SCR 10
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 175 WIELECHOWSKI
LEGIS RESOLVE 19 06/03/09
SJR 16
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE WIELECHOWSKI
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 07/23/09
CO-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS HB 6
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS/SENTENCING LYNN
CHAPTER 79 SLA 10 06/15/10
HB 10
MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS ** GRUENBERG, CHENAULT
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 05/01/10
HB 20
FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT EDGMON, BUCH
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 08/19/10
HB 24
PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS ** FAIRCLOUGH, GATTO
CHAPTER 45 SLA 10 06/04/10
HB 50
LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES ** P.WILSON, GARA
CHAPTER 118 SLA 10 07/07/10
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 101
EXEMPTIONS: LIFE INSURANCE; ANNUITIES COGHILL
CHAPTER 97 SLA 10 06/21/10
HB 126
EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN GARA
CHAPTER 80 SLA 10 06/15/10
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
HB 186
AK FIREARMS EXEMPT FROM FED. REGULATION KELLY
CHAPTER 23 SLA 10 05/27/10
HB 274
ESTABLISHING PURPLE HEART DAY ** DAHLSTROM, GARDNER
CHAPTER 2 SLA 10 03/22/10
HB 280
NATURAL GAS: STORAGE/ TAX CREDITS HAWKER, CHENAULT
CHAPTER 16 SLA 10 05/12/10
HB 307
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS HOLMES
CHAPTER 4 SLA 10 03/31/10
HB 319
CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS HAWKER
CHAPTER 24 SLA 10 05/27/10
HB 334
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY THOMAS
CHAPTER 44 SLA 10 06/04/10
HB 355
CRIMINAL FINES FOR ORGANIZATIONS GRUENBERG
CHAPTER 54 SLA 10 06/09/10
HB 369
IN-STATE PIPELINE/COORDINATOR/TEAM CHENAULT
CHAPTER 7 SLA 10 04/26/10
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 10
VETERANS' HEALTH CARE GUTTENBERG
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 05/25/09
HJR 16
DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE GATTO
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 06/04/10
HJR 19
OIL TANKER ESCORT VESSELS/OIL SPILL ANNIV AUSTERMAN
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 07/13/09
HJR 22
URGING US TO RATIFY LAW OF THE SEA TREATY SEATON
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 07/29/09
HJR 25
HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY THOMAS
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 07/22/09
SB 13
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY DAVIS
VETOED BY GOVERNOR 06/04/10
SB 23
REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS ELTON
(S) FIN 03/25/09
SB 29
NAMING THOMAS B. STEWART LEG. OFFICE BLDG ELTON
CHAPTER 11 SLA 09 05/18/09
SB 31
GEOTHERMAL ELEC. PROD. TAX CREDIT MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/16/09
SB 32
MEDICAID:HOME/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES ELLIS
(H) FIN 04/14/09
SB 42
NURSING MOTHERS IN WORKPLACE ELLIS
(S) L&C 01/21/09
SB 45
VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE HUGGINS, THERRIAULT
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 05/25/09
SB 57
CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING THOMAS
CHAPTER 9 SLA 09 05/15/09
SB 79
MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/05/09
SB 110
PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE/DNA I.D. SYSTEM FRENCH
CHAPTER 20 SLA 10 05/14/10
SB 138
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM MEYER
(S) FIN 03/20/09
SB 139
INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PROVIDERS OLSON
(H) FIN 04/12/10
SB 163
FISHERMEN'S FUND PASKVAN
CHAPTER 103 SLA 10 06/25/10
SB 199
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES ELLIS
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 06/09/10
SB 228
TAX INCENTIVES FOR GAS-TO-LIQUID MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/23/10
SB 239
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES/DUI/CHEM. TEST MEYER
CHAPTER 85 SLA 10 06/16/10
SB 243
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE MCGUIRE
CHAPTER 38 SLA 10 06/02/10
SB 257
YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES EGAN
CHAPTER 110 SLA 10 06/28/10
SB 266
VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION THOMAS
CHAPTER 99 SLA 10 06/21/10
SCR 14
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH EGAN
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 08/03/10
SJR 10
SUPPORT S. 371-CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROC. THOMAS
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 07/10/09
SJR 17
DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO HUGGINS
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 06/17/09
SJR 22
FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF SALMON MANAGEMENT HUGGINS
LEGIS RESOLVE 33 04/15/10
SJR 27
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING EGAN
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 06/25/10
SR 9
COMMITTEE ROOM NAMED AFTER WILLIAM BELTZ OLSON
SENATE RESOLVE 6 02/10/10
SR 10
DOMESTIC NATURAL GAS & ALT. ENERGY WAGONER
SENATE RESOLVE 7 08/03/10
