
Alaska State Senator · District E
Cathy Giessel
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- 907-269-0181
- Office
- 1500 W. Benson Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99501
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Sponsored bills by topic
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- claims 1
- contracts 1
- disabilities 1
- federal-aid 1
- fees 1
- Healthcare 1
- Labor & Employment 1
- law-enforcement 1
- medical-care 1
- public-officers 1
- Public Safety 1
- retirement 1
Sponsored legislation
- In CommitteeApr 15, 2026
An Act relating to settlement of health insurance claims; relating to allowable charges for health care services or supplies; and providing for an effective date.
This legislation is called the An Act relating to settlement of health insurance claims; relating to allowable charges for health care services or supplies; and providing for an effective date. (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE.
claimscontractsfederal-aidfees - In CommitteeMar 10, 2026
An Act relating to occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters; and providing for an effective date.
This legislation is called the An Act relating to occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters; and providing for an effective date. (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE.
disabilitieslabor-employmentlaw-enforcementpublic-officers
Cosponsored legislation
- SignedAug 11, 2026
An Act relating to industrial hemp; relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses; designating the O-S Cross cabbage, commonly known as 'giant green cabbage,' as the official state vegetable; and providing for an effective date.
This legislation is called the An Act relating to industrial hemp; relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses; designating the O-S Cross cabbage, commonly known as 'giant green cabbage,' as the official state vegetable; and providing for an effective date. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER.
agriculturefoodlandleases - VetoedAug 11, 2026
An Act changing the residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing privileges; and providing for an effective date.
This legislation is called the An Act changing the residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing privileges; and providing for an effective date. It was vetoed by the President.
fish-gamegovernment-operationsresidency - VetoedAug 11, 2026
An Act relating to notice of new fees and fee increases from the University of Alaska; relating to billing statements from the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date.
This legislation is called the An Act relating to notice of new fees and fee increases from the University of Alaska; relating to billing statements from the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date. It was vetoed by the President.
boards-commissionsdisclosureeducationfees - VetoedJul 16, 2026
An Act requiring a group supporting or opposing a candidate or ballot proposition in a state or local election to maintain an address in the state; amending campaign contribution limits for state and local office; directing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to adjust campaign contribution limits for state and local office once each decade beginning in 2031; relating to campaign contribution reporting requirements; relating to administrative complaints filed with the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and relating to state election expenditures and contributions made by a foreign-influenced corporation or foreign national.
This legislation is called the An Act requiring a group supporting or opposing a candidate or ballot proposition in a state or local election to maintain an address in the state; amending campaign contribution limits for state and local office; directing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to adjust campaign contribution limits for state and local office once each decade beginning in 2031; relating to campaign contribution reporting requirements; relating to administrative complaints filed with the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and relating to state election expenditures and contributions made by a foreign-influenced corporation or foreign national. It was vetoed by the President.
elections-votingfinancegovernment-operationspolitical-parties - SignedJul 3, 2026
An Act relating to treatment foster homes; relating to the placement of foster children in hospitals and residential psychiatric treatment centers for psychiatric care; relating to the duties of the Department of Family and Community Services; relating to the care of children in state custody placed in psychiatric residential treatment facilities outside the state; amending Rule 12.1(b), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure; and providing for an effective date.
This legislation is called the An Act relating to treatment foster homes; relating to the placement of foster children in hospitals and residential psychiatric treatment centers for psychiatric care; relating to the duties of the Department of Family and Community Services; relating to the care of children in state custody placed in psychiatric residential treatment facilities outside the state; amending Rule 12.1(b), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure; and providing for an effective date. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER.
criminal-justicefamiliesfoster-carehealthcare
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