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.
More Publications: Jul. 3,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Jun. 24,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French May. 23,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Apr. 14,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Apr. 7,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Mar. 29,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Mar. 19,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Mar. 7,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Feb. 29,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Feb. 15,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Feb. 14,'08 2008 Constituent Survey from Senator Hollis French Jan. 25,'08 Legislative Update from Sen. Hollis French Jan. 8,'08 Sen. French's For your information newsletter Nov. 30,'07 Sen. French's For your information newsletter Nov. 20,'07 Sen. French's For your information newsletter Nov. 9,'07 Sen. French's For your information newsletter Nov. 6,'07 Sen. French's For your information newsletter Nov. 5,'07 2007 Capitol News Education Report Oct. 23,'07 Sen. French's For your information newsletter Sep. 7,'07 Sen. French's FYI newsletter Aug. 30,'07 Sen. French's FYI newsletter Jul. 6,'07 Sen. French's FYI newsletter Jul. 2,'07 Sen. French's FYI Newsletter May. 5,'07 Sen. French's For your information newsletter Apr. 23,'07 Sen. French's FYI newsletter Apr. 20,'07 Sen. French's FYI newsletter Mar. 30,'07 Sen. French's FYI Newsletter Mar. 16,'07 Sen. French's FYI Newsletter Mar. 2,'07 Sen. French's FYI Newsletter Feb. 16,'07 Sen. Hollis French's FYI Newsletter
Press Releases
Senator French to Host Forum on "Access to Health Care" Tue. Nov. 18, 2008Senators Announce Bipartisan Majority Organization for the 26th Alaska Legislature Thu. Nov. 6, 2008 Kodiak Senator Gary Stevens to Serve as Senate PresidentBranchflower Establishes Tip Line for Monegan Investigation Thu. Aug. 14, 2008 Special Counsel Asks Public to Call in With Information
More Press: Aug7,'08 - Alaska Senate Passes Energy Relief Legislation Aug5,'08 - Senators Call Point Thomson Delays Unacceptable Aug4,'08 - Senate Majority Unveils Plan to Keep Homes Warm Jun30,'08 - Senators Call on Producers to "Put Their Cards May23,'08 - Judiciary Committee Schedules Committee Hearing May22,'08 - Senator French and Representative Holmes Reques May9,'08 - Anchorage Senators Call for Close Examination o Apr14,'08 - 2008 SBWG Adjournment Book Apr13,'08 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Saves, Protects Mar29,'08 - Senate Passes Operating Budget, Privacy and Pub Mar15,'08 - Alaska Senate Supports Local Communities Feb28,'08 - Senator French Meets with Constituents This Sat Feb25,'08 - Busy Week for Health Insurance for All Alaskans Feb19,'08 - Health Reform Legislation Passes Committee Feb19,'08 - Senators Call on Producers to Commit Natural Ga Jan28,'08 - Legislation that addresses Alaska's Health Care Jan20,'08 - Alaska Senate Wraps Up Productive First Week Jan7,'08 - Senator French to Host Presentation on Working Dec3,'07 - Senator French commends Governor's health counc Sep20,'07 - Senator French Asks Governor to Make the Specia Sep7,'07 - Heritage Foundation, Cato Institute to Testify Jun28,'07 - "Sicko" Demonstrates the Need for Reform May18,'07 - 2007 SBWG Adjournment Book May15,'07 - SENATORS THOMAS, ELTON & FRENCH CALL ON HOU May11,'07 - Bill Introduced to Implement a Gross Oil Tax May10,'07 - Senate Passes Omnibus Ethics Legislation Apr23,'07 - Legislation Will Ensure Health Insurance for Al Apr19,'07 - Judiciary Committee Wraps Up Work on AGIA Mar29,'07 - WEST ANCHORAGE LEGISLATORS HOST COMMUNITY PIZZA Mar22,'07 - Senators Want Key Amendment to AGIA Mar15,'07 - Governor’s Ethics Bill Passes Committee Mar14,'07 - Firefighters Protected Under New Legislation Mar5,'07 - Alaska Senate Passes Ethics Legislation Mar5,'07 - Radio Advisory: Senate Bipartisan Working Group Jan24,'07 - Ethics Reform Legislation Moving Forward
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.
PRIME-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
SB 19
ETHICS: EXECUTIVE BRANCH & MUNICIPAL ** FRENCH, ELTON
(H) JUD 03/12/07
SB 20
LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURES ** FRENCH, ELTON
(H) JUD 03/12/07
SB 68
MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRENCH
(S) FIN 04/02/07
SB 71
PUBLIC ACCESS TO FISHING STREAMS FRENCH
(S) RES 02/02/07
SB 78
MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW TINTING FRENCH
(H) RLS 04/05/08
SB 92
LIMITED LICENSE IGNITION INTERLOCK FRENCH
(S) JUD 03/23/07
SB 99
POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP FRENCH
(S) L&C 02/28/07
SB 112
STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES FRENCH
(S) RLS 04/04/07
SB 117
WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION FRENCH
(S) FIN 02/19/08
SB 147
WORKERS' COMP EMPLOYER LIABILITY FRENCH
(S) FIN 02/29/08
SB 153
PEACE OFFICERS/FIRE FIGHTER RETIREMENT FRENCH
(S) STA 02/25/08
SB 159
RESTRICT ACCESS TO ALCOHOL FRENCH
(S) STA 04/20/07
SB 160
MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE FRENCH
(S) FIN 03/14/08
SB 169
REPORT YOUTH INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL CONDUCT FRENCH
(S) HES 05/02/07
SB 175
OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX FRENCH
(S) RES 05/10/07
SB 218
CHILD SAFETY SEATS & SEAT BELTS FRENCH
(H) RLS 04/11/08
SB 227
DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN FRENCH
(S) FIN 04/01/08
CO-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
HB 18
POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL & OTHER EDUC. PROG. MEYER
CHAPTER 5 SLA 07 03/28/07
HB 29
INFANTS WHO ARE SAFELY SURRENDERED ** LEDOUX, GRUENBERG
CHAPTER 1 SLA 08 02/11/08
HB 37
ESTABLISHING SUSAN BUTCHER DAY ** GUTTENBERG, KERTTULA
CHAPTER 5 SLA 08 02/28/08
HB 65
PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT COGHILL, GARA
CHAPTER 92 SLA 08 06/13/08
HB 69
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY SAMUELS
CHAPTER 1 SLA 07 02/20/07
HB 90
CRIMES/ALCOHOL/DRIVERS LICENSES SAMUELS, STOLTZE
CHAPTER 24 SLA 07 06/25/07
HB 166
PERM. FUND DIV.: CONTRIBUTION/EXECUTIONS THOMAS
CHAPTER 41 SLA 08 05/23/08
HB 182
OFFERING PROMOTIONAL CHECKS LYNN
CHAPTER 14 SLA 08 04/09/08
HB 213
CRIMES : DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS DOLL
CHAPTER 44 SLA 07 07/03/07
HB 281
CAMPAIGN FINANCE/ETHICS LYNN, GATTO
CHAPTER 95 SLA 08 06/16/08
HB 285
MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: COMBAT RELATED DEATH COGHILL
CHAPTER 89 SLA 08 06/13/08
HB 286
IMPERSONATING A PUBLIC SERVANT DAHLSTROM
CHAPTER 78 SLA 08 06/06/08
HB 307
REPEAT OFFENDER'S ASSAULTS/ANIMAL CRUELTY ** HOLMES, GARA
CHAPTER 96 SLA 08 06/16/08
HB 317
COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION COGHILL
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 02/13/08
HB 351
CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT: FINGERPRINTS COGHILL
CHAPTER 91 SLA 08 06/13/08
HCR 3
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH MEYER
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 04/05/07
HCR 5
2007 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK STOLTZE
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 04/27/07
HJR 8
WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE THOMAS
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 03/28/07
HJR 11
STATE'S CONTROL OF NATIONAL GUARD ROSES
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 05/28/07
HJR 19
OPPOSE FEDERAL ID REQUIREMENTS COGHILL
LEGIS RESOLVE 68 06/04/08
HJR 34
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DNA TESTING ROSES
LEGIS RESOLVE 39 07/23/08
SB 5
FAILURE TO REPORT CRIMES MCGUIRE
(S) FIN 02/22/07
SB 27
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY DAVIS
CHAPTER 48 SLA 07 07/09/07
SB 69
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND MCGUIRE
CHAPTER 63 SLA 07 07/31/07
SB 76
TUITION FOR OUT-OF-HOME- CARE CHILDREN ELLIS
CHAPTER 58 SLA 07 07/17/07
SB 80
OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES WAGONER
(H) FIN 05/11/07
SB 87
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY WIELECHOWSKI
(S) FIN 03/14/07
SB 96
ESTABLISHING A RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND ELLIS
(S) RES 02/26/07
SB 100
SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS ELLIS
CHAPTER 59 SLA 07 07/17/07
SB 124
ALASKA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BD ALLOCATION OLSON
(H) FIN 05/12/07
SB 143
APPROP: TOURISM MARKETING MCGUIRE
(S) STA 03/28/07
SB 157
TRAFFICKING/PROSTITUTION/SEXUAL ABUSE DYSON
(S) JUD 04/20/07
SB 185
SEX OFFENDERS/CHILD KIDNAPPERS WIELECHOWSKI
CHAPTER 42 SLA 08 05/27/08
SB 201
PUBLIC FINANCE WEBSITE WIELECHOWSKI
(H) CALENDAR 4/13 04/13/08
SB 202
PROHIBIT STATE SPENDING FOR REAL ID ACT WIELECHOWSKI
CHAPTER 44 SLA 08 05/28/08
SB 212
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY DAVIS
(H) RLS 04/13/08
SB 216
PURPLE HEART TRAIL ELLIS
CHAPTER 23 SLA 08 05/03/08
SB 289
HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION HOFFMAN
CHAPTER 73 SLA 08 06/04/08
SCR 18
DECORATION OF HONOR WIELECHOWSKI
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 07/01/08
SCR 19
GOVERNOR'S SUMMIT ON EARLY LEARNING WIELECHOWSKI
(H) RLS 04/04/08
SJR 1
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN DAVIS
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 09/05/07
SJR 2
WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE HUGGINS
(S) L&C 02/14/07
SJR 3
MEDICARE RATES IN ALASKA WIELECHOWSKI
LEGIS RESOLVE 10 09/05/07
SJR 17
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE WIELECHOWSKI
LEGIS RESOLVE 48 07/23/08
SR 7
SENATE VPSO TASK FORCE OLSON
SENATE RESOLVE 6 06/13/07