House organizes
Incoming House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, today announced Leadership positions and chairmanships for the House Majority Caucus, as they organize in preparation for the 26th Alaska Legislature. The Legislature convenes Jan. 20, 2009 in Juneau.
Leadership positions:
Speaker: Rep. Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski
Majority Leader: Rep. Kyle Johansen, R-Ketchikan
Rules chairman: Rep. John Coghill, R-North Pole
Finance co-chairs: Rep. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage; Rep. Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su.
Other members of the Finance Committee are: Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines - Vice-Chairman Rep. Richard Foster, D-Nome Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Fairbanks Rep. Anna Fairclough, R-Eagle River Rep. Alan Austerman, R-Kodiak
Other Committee Chairmanships:
Judiciary: Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks
Resources: Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Susitna Valley, and Rep. Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage
State Affairs: Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage
Health & Social Services: To be determined
Labor & Commerce: Rep. Kurt Olson, R-Soldotna
Transportation: Rep. Peggy Wilson, R-Wrangell
Education: Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer
Community & Regional Affairs: Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau
Special Committee Chairmanships Economic Development, Trade & Tourism: To be determined
Energy: Rep. Charisse Millett, R-Anchorage
Military & Veterans Affairs: Rep. Carl Gatto, R-Palmer
Joint Committee Chairmanships Legislative Council: Rep. John Harris, R-Valdez - Chairman
Regulation Review: Rep. Wes Keller, R-Wasilla - Chairman
Legislative Budget & Audit: Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Anch./Military/E. River - vice-chairwoman
Joint Armed Services: Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Anch./Military/E. River - co-chairwoman
Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Rep. John Coghill, R-North Pole and Rep. Carl Gatto, R-Palmer - Alternate









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