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907-269-0250
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907-269-0249
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716 W. 4th Avenue Ste 430 [MAY - DECEMBER]
EMAIL:
Sen.Lesil.McGuire@legis.state.ak.us
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Shalon Szymanski Michael Pawlowski
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More Press: Apr26,'10 - Gov. Parnell Will Sign In-State Gas Pipeline Bill in Fairbanks Today Apr18,'10 - Omnibus Energy Bill Passes Legislature Apr17,'10 - Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury Bill Passes the Legislature Apr17,'10 - Bill Relating to Geothermal Resources Passes Apr16,'10 - Sen. McGuire's Cook Inlet Gas Exploration Incentives Bill Passes the Senate Apr15,'10 - Bill Updating the Uniform Probate Code Passes Both Legislative Bodies Apr10,'10 - Senate Passes Landmark Omnibus Energy Bill Apr8,'10 - Senator McGuire Pleased about ConocoPhillips' Announcement to Pursue LNG Export Licens Apr6,'10 - Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury Bill Passes the Senate Apr5,'10 - Senate Passes Key Geothermal Energy Bill Apr1,'10 - Senate Energy Committee Chair Welcomes President Obama’s Announcement on Plans for Ala Mar19,'10 - Senate Committee Advances Key Geothermal Energy Bills Mar18,'10 - Senate Committee Hears Natural Gas Bullet Line Bill Thursday Feb26,'10 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Members to Attend Energy Council Meetings Feb22,'10 - Alaska Showcased at 2010 Winter Olympics Feb19,'10 - Senator McGuire Files Bill to Give Alaska Railroad Responsibility for Bullet Line Jan29,'10 - Senator McGuire Comments on the Alaska Pipeline Project's Open Season Plan Jan25,'10 - PNWER Delegation to Visit Alaska Legislature 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 Jan15,'10 - McGuire Wins Key Alaska Exemption in Proposed Washington Fuel Import Tax Jan13,'10 - Alaska to be Showcased at 2010 Olympics Jan12,'10 - Senate Energy Chair Hails Denali Pipeline Announcement Dec22,'09 - Senate Resources Co-Chairs Explore Alternative Energy Options for Alaska Nov11,'09 - Senators Ellis, McGuire Named to Anchorage Economic Development Board Nov6,'09 - Senate Energy and Resources Committees to Meet on Draft Energy Policy Nov5,'09 - Senator McGuire attends International Legislative Academy in Saskatchewan Oct19,'09 - Senators Release Energy Recommendations Oct16,'09 - Senate Resources and Energy Committees to Release Draft Energy Policy Monday Oct5,'09 - McGuire calls for cross-border accord at CSG-WEST conference Sep11,'09 - Legislators Take the Food Stamp Challenge Aug25,'09 - Senate Energy chair pledges, 'We'll put DOE funds to good use all across Alaska' Aug18,'09 - McGuire praises late Sen. Tim Kelly for public policy, legislative leadership Aug13,'09 - Senators’ tour of Alaska should include a look at family budgets Jul30,'09 - McGuire welcomes Interior pledge to affirm OCS leasing obligations off the Alaska coast Jul27,'09 - Energy, Resources Chairs Confirm DOE to Delay Federal Stimulus Action Until September Jul21,'09 - Chad Bax memorial baseball field picnic, dedication set Wednesday Jul15,'09 - Alaska Senator McGuire accepts president’s gavel for Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Jul14,'09 - New PNWER President McGuire praises Parnell decision to accept stimulus funds Jul10,'09 - Incoming Governor Parnell Urged to Accept $28.6 Million in State Energy Program Funds Jul6,'09 - McGuire announces cross-border PNWER council to facilitate Alaska's gas pipeline Jun25,'09 - McGuire salutes Alaskans aboard carrier in Gulf for Northern Edge 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 May12,'09 - State May Already Be Compliant With Requirements to Accept $28.6 Million in State Ener May4,'09 - Senators Urge Governor to Accept $28.6 Million in State Energy Program Funds 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 Feb20,'09 - Senate Bills Aim to Reduce Energy Costs for Alaskans 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
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
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/15/10
SB 62
COMMUNITY PROPERTY OF MARRIED PERSONS MCGUIRE
(S) STA 01/21/09
SB 63
TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ON TRUSTS MCGUIRE
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/17/10
SB 79
MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/05/09
SB 117
PRICE OF CIGARETTES MCGUIRE
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/17/10
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
SB 192
TAX ON GAS FOR IN STATE MANUFACTURING MCGUIRE
(S) ENE 04/15/09
SB 219
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:PROGRAM/MEDICAID MCGUIRE
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/16/10
SB 228
TAX INCENTIVES FOR GAS-TO-LIQUID MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/23/10
SB 242
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE TAX CREDITS MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/22/10
SB 243
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE:ROYALTY/PERMIT/FEE MCGUIRE
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/17/10
SB 267
OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX MCGUIRE
(S) RES 02/10/10
SB 273
LAND MANAGEMENT:HUNTING & TRAPPING MCGUIRE
(S) RES 02/10/10
SB 275
AQUATIC FARMING MCGUIRE
(S) RES 02/10/10
SB 287
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 03/23/10
SB 293
PREFERENCE TO LEASE OR BUY STATE LAND MCGUIRE
(S) RES 02/24/10
SB 294
SPORT FISH GUIDE LICENSES MCGUIRE
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
SB 296
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE MCGUIRE
(S) L&C 02/24/10
SCR 1
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2009 MCGUIRE
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 04/15/09
SR 8
SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE MCGUIRE
SENATE RESOLVE 5 05/13/09
CO-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS HB 10
MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS ** GRUENBERG, CHENAULT
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
HB 20
FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT EDGMON, BUCH
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/16/10
HB 24
PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS ** FAIRCLOUGH, GATTO
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/16/10
HB 63
COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF ** FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES
CHAPTER 47 SLA 09 06/23/09
HB 70
FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM GATTO
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/19/10
HB 93
DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES CHENAULT
CHAPTER 32 SLA 09 06/16/09
HB 114
USE STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR DISASTER AID RAMRAS
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
HB 123
SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL FAIRCLOUGH
CHAPTER 43 SLA 09 06/20/09
HB 126
EXTEND/RESUME STATE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN GARA
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/19/10
HB 141
COMPACT FOR JUVENILES; INTERSTATE COUNCIL COGHILL
CHAPTER 37 SLA 09 06/20/09
HB 151
USE, REGULATION, AND OPERATION OF BOATS NEUMAN
CHAPTER 19 SLA 09 05/20/09
HB 168
TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND COGHILL
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
HB 177
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS COGHILL
CHAPTER 28 SLA 09 05/25/09
HB 186
AK FIREARMS EXEMPT FROM FED. REGULATION KELLY
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/16/10
HB 190
CHILDREN'S TRUST FAIRCLOUGH
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/19/10
HB 274
ESTABLISHING PURPLE HEART DAY ** DAHLSTROM, GARDNER
CHAPTER 2 SLA 10 03/22/10
HB 280
NATURAL GAS: STORAGE/ TAX CREDITS HAWKER, CHENAULT
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
HB 307
SEXUAL ASSAULT PROTECTIVE ORDERS HOLMES
CHAPTER 4 SLA 10 03/31/10
HB 319
CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS HAWKER
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/15/10
HB 334
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY THOMAS
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
HB 349
SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL MEETINGS FAIRCLOUGH
CHAPTER 5 SLA 10 04/14/10
HB 354
AK CAPSTONE AVIONICS REVOLVING LOAN FUND KELLER
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/16/10
HB 369
IN-STATE PIPELINE/COORDINATOR /TEAM CHENAULT
CHAPTER 7 SLA 10 04/26/10
HB 377
VOLUNTEER AMATEUR SPORTS OFFICIALS STOLTZE
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR 04/14/10
HCR 2
IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE RAMRAS
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/13/10
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
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 06/02/09
HCR 16
PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY HARRIS
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 06/08/09
HCR 20
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH FAIRCLOUGH
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 04/13/10
HJR 9
AVIATION MUSEUM/CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT R.FOSTER
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 07/22/09
HJR 10
VETERANS' HEALTH CARE GUTTENBERG
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 05/25/09
HJR 16
DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE GATTO
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 03/12/10
HJR 17
OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) HARRIS
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 07/10/09
HJR 18
OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION MILLETT
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 07/29/09
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
HJR 26
STATEHOOD/ANCSA LAND SURVEY FUNDING FAIRCLOUGH
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
HJR 27
STATE SOVEREIGNTY KELLY
LEGIS RESOLVE 28 07/10/09
HJR 40
COOK INLET/KACHEMAK BELUGA POPULATION MILLETT
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/15/10
HJR 45
OPPOSE FEDERAL CAP AND TRADE LEGISLATION STOLTZE
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/19/10
HJR 49
OPPOSING EPA CLEAN AIR ACT REGULATIONS STOLTZE
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/17/10
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 33
POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS ELLIS
(S) FIN 02/23/09
SB 43
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG MENARD
(H) RLS 04/15/10
SB 45
VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE HUGGINS, THERRIAULT
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 05/25/09
SB 102
RAISE COMP. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AGE/TRUANCY DAVIS
(S) FIN 03/30/09
SB 110
PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE/DNA I.D. SYSTEM FRENCH
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/16/10
SB 138
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM MEYER
(S) FIN 03/20/09
SB 159
WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUNERAL EXPENSES PASKVAN
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
SB 163
FISHERMEN'S FUND PASKVAN
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/14/10
SB 173
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS HUGGINS
(S) L&C 03/27/09
SB 199
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES ELLIS
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/14/10
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 221
SCHOLARSHIPS/ LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES STEVENS
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
SB 239
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES/DUI/CHEM. TEST MEYER
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/15/10
SB 257
YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES EGAN
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/17/10
SB 266
VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION THOMAS
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/17/10
SB 292
PAWNBROKERS HUGGINS
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/18/10
SCR 12
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS DAY MEYER
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR 04/16/10
SCR 13
SUPPORTING SENIOR CAREGIVERS BUNDE
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR 04/16/10
SCR 14
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH EGAN
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/12/10
SJR 3
FIREARMS IN NATIONAL PARK THERRIAULT
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 07/09/09
SJR 6
OPPOSE H.R. 45 IN CONGRESS THERRIAULT
(S) JUD 02/25/09
SJR 10
SUPPORT S. 371-CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROC. THOMAS
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 07/10/09
SJR 12
BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE OLSON
(S) CRA 03/11/09
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 25
OPPOSING S. 1535--LIMIT ON AERIAL HUNTING BUNDE
(S) RES 01/19/10
SJR 27
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING EGAN
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV 04/06/10
SR 9
COMMITTEE ROOM NAMED AFTER WILLIAM BELTZ OLSON
SENATE RESOLVE 6 02/10/10
SR 10
DOMESTIC NATURAL GAS & ALT. ENERGY WAGONER
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR
