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Alaska State Seal Senator Hollis French
Judiciary Committee Chair
Senate District M - Anchorage
Senator Hollis French

 

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Sen.Hollis.French@legis.state.ak.us

PHONE: 907-269-0234
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FAX: 907-269-0238
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ADDRESS: 
716 W. 4th Ave Ste 420
Anchorage, AK 99501
Staff Allison Biastock
Legislative Aide

Cindy Smith
Legislative Aide

Andy Moderow
Legislative Aide

Office Publications
Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French
Fri. Aug. 8, 2008
Energy Relief Legislation Passes Legislature; Last night the legislature gaveled out after passing an energy relief bill, which includes increasing every Permanent Fund dividend check by $1200 this year and suspending state fuel taxes;

Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French
Fri. Aug. 1, 2008
Today the Senate voted to approve granting the AGIA license to TransCanada. My vote was "yes".

Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French
Tue. Jul. 15, 2008
Energy Rebate Poll: My thanks to all those who responded to my poll regarding the proposed energy rebate program. This rebate as well as other energy issues will soon be debated here in the capitol, and your feedback is much appreciated.

 
Press Releases
Branchflower Establishes Tip Line for Monegan Investigation
Thu. Aug. 14, 2008
Special Counsel Asks Public to Call in With Information

Alaska Senate Passes Energy Relief Legislation
Thu. Aug. 7, 2008
$1,200 Energy Rebate, PCE Funding Increased

Senators Call Point Thomson Delays Unacceptable
Tue. Aug. 5, 2008
Support Revocation of Oil Leases

BILL Documents/Downloads
2008 Crime Summit Folder
Hosted by Committee Chair Sen. Hollis French

Committee Memberships

Chair:  JUDICIARY
Member:  STATE AFFAIRS
Member:  CORRECTIONS
Member:  LAW
Member:  REVENUE
Member: ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW

Personal Profile

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.

Bill data:   My Sponsor Statements
Bills at a Glance
PRIME-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
SB 19 ETHICS: EXECUTIVE BRANCH & MUNICIPAL ** FRENCH, ELTON (H) JUD03/12/07
SB 20 LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES ** FRENCH, ELTON (H) JUD03/12/07
SB 68 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRENCH (S) FIN04/02/07
SB 71 PUBLIC ACCESS TO FISHING STREAMS FRENCH (S) RES02/02/07
SB 78 MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW TINTING FRENCH (H) RLS04/05/08
SB 92 LIMITED LICENSE IGNITION INTERLOCK FRENCH (S) JUD03/23/07
SB 99 POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP FRENCH (S) L&C02/28/07
SB 112 STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR SEXUAL OFFENSESFRENCH (S) RLS04/04/07
SB 117 WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION FRENCH (S) FIN02/19/08
SB 147 WORKERS' COMP EMPLOYER LIABILITY FRENCH (S) FIN02/29/08
SB 153 PEACE OFFICERS/FIRE FIGHTER RETIREMENT FRENCH (S) STA02/25/08
SB 159 RESTRICT ACCESS TO ALCOHOL FRENCH (S) STA04/20/07
SB 160 MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE FRENCH (S) FIN03/14/08
SB 169 REPORT YOUTH INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL CONDUCTFRENCH (S) HES05/02/07
SB 175 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX FRENCH (S) RES05/10/07
SB 218 CHILD SAFETY SEATS & SEAT BELTS FRENCH (H) RLS04/11/08
SB 227 DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN FRENCH (S) FIN04/01/08
CO-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
HB 18 POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL & OTHER EDUC. PROG.MEYER CHAPTER 5 SLA 0703/28/07
HB 29 INFANTS WHO ARE SAFELY SURRENDERED ** LEDOUX, GRUENBERG CHAPTER 1 SLA 0802/11/08
HB 37 ESTABLISHING SUSAN BUTCHER DAY ** GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA CHAPTER 5 SLA 0802/28/08
HB 65 PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT COGHILL, GARA CHAPTER 92 SLA 0806/13/08
HB 69 EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY SAMUELS CHAPTER 1 SLA 0702/20/07
HB 90 CRIMES/ALCOHOL/DRIVERS LICENSES SAMUELS, STOLTZE CHAPTER 24 SLA 0706/25/07
HB 166 PERM. FUND DIV.: CONTRIBUTION/EXECUTIONS THOMAS CHAPTER 41 SLA 0805/23/08
HB 182 OFFERING PROMOTIONAL CHECKS LYNN CHAPTER 14 SLA 0804/09/08
HB 213 CRIMES : DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS DOLL CHAPTER 44 SLA 0707/03/07
HB 281 CAMPAIGN FINANCE/ETHICS LYNN, GATTO CHAPTER 95 SLA 0806/16/08
HB 285 MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: COMBAT RELATED DEATH COGHILL CHAPTER 89 SLA 0806/13/08
HB 286 IMPERSONATING A PUBLIC SERVANT DAHLSTROM CHAPTER 78 SLA 0806/06/08
HB 307 REPEAT OFFENDER'S ASSAULTS/ANIMAL CRUELTY** HOLMES, GARA CHAPTER 96 SLA 0806/16/08
HB 317 COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION COGHILL CHAPTER 2 SLA 0802/13/08
HB 351 CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT: FINGERPRINTS COGHILL CHAPTER 91 SLA 0806/13/08
HCR 3 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH MEYER LEGIS RESOLVE 304/05/07
HCR 5 2007 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK STOLTZE LEGIS RESOLVE 504/27/07
HJR 8 WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE THOMAS LEGIS RESOLVE 103/28/07
HJR 11 STATE'S CONTROL OF NATIONAL GUARD ROSES LEGIS RESOLVE 605/28/07
HJR 19 OPPOSE FEDERAL ID REQUIREMENTS COGHILL LEGIS RESOLVE 6806/04/08
HJR 34 FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DNA TESTING ROSES LEGIS RESOLVE 3907/23/08
SB 5 FAILURE TO REPORT CRIMES MCGUIRE (S) FIN02/22/07
SB 27 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY DAVIS CHAPTER 48 SLA 0707/09/07
SB 69 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND MCGUIRE CHAPTER 63 SLA 0707/31/07
SB 76 TUITION FOR OUT-OF-HOME- CARE CHILDREN ELLIS CHAPTER 58 SLA 0707/17/07
SB 80 OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES WAGONER (H) FIN05/11/07
SB 87 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY WIELECHOWSKI (S) FIN03/14/07
SB 96 ESTABLISHING A RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND ELLIS (S) RES02/26/07
SB 100 SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS ELLIS CHAPTER 59 SLA 0707/17/07
SB 124 ALASKA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BD ALLOCATIONOLSON (H) FIN05/12/07
SB 143 APPROP: TOURISM MARKETING MCGUIRE (S) STA03/28/07
SB 157 TRAFFICKING/PROSTITUTION/SEXUAL ABUSE DYSON (S) JUD04/20/07
SB 185 SEX OFFENDERS/CHILD KIDNAPPERS WIELECHOWSKI CHAPTER 42 SLA 0805/27/08
SB 201 PUBLIC FINANCE WEBSITE WIELECHOWSKI (H) CALENDAR 4/1304/13/08
SB 202 PROHIBIT STATE SPENDING FOR REAL ID ACT WIELECHOWSKI CHAPTER 44 SLA 0805/28/08
SB 212 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY DAVIS (H) RLS04/13/08
SB 216 PURPLE HEART TRAIL ELLIS CHAPTER 23 SLA 0805/03/08
SB 289 HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION HOFFMAN CHAPTER 73 SLA 0806/04/08
SCR 18 DECORATION OF HONOR WIELECHOWSKI LEGIS RESOLVE 3607/01/08
SCR 19 GOVERNOR'S SUMMIT ON EARLY LEARNING WIELECHOWSKI (H) RLS04/04/08
SJR 1 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN DAVIS LEGIS RESOLVE 409/05/07
SJR 2 WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE HUGGINS (S) L&C02/14/07
SJR 3 MEDICARE RATES IN ALASKA WIELECHOWSKI LEGIS RESOLVE 1009/05/07
SJR 17 OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE WIELECHOWSKI LEGIS RESOLVE 4807/23/08
SR 7 SENATE VPSO TASK FORCE OLSON SENATE RESOLVE 606/13/07
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