Representative
Beth Kerttula
District 3 - Democrat
Elected to the House 1998
Member: House Judiciary Committee
Member: House State Affairs Committee
Member: House Finance Subcommittees on Law, Natural Resources, & Governor's office
Member: House Special Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Date of Birth: January 8, 1956
Place of Birth: Guthrie, Oklahoma
Residency in Alaska:
Juneau - 1988-present
Anchorage - 1981-88
Juneau & Palmer - 1960-81
Palmer - 1956-60
Occupation: Attorney
Education:
High School - Juneau Dougas and Palmer,1970-74
Diploma - Stanford University, 1974-78, B.A.
University of Santa Clara School of Law, 1978-81, J.D.
Political and Government Positions:
Assistant Attorney General: Commercial; Natural Resources; Oil, Gas, and Mining Sections, 1990-98
Counsel, Alaska State Senate Judiciary Committee, 1987-88
Assistant Public Defender, 1982-86
Clerk, Chief Judge Alaska Court of Appeals, 1981-82
Law Clerk, Alaska Court System, 1979
Business and Professional Positions:
President, Alaska Bar Association, 1996-97
Board of Governors, Alaska Bar Association, 1992-97
Chair, Coastal States Organization Legal Council, 1993
Membership:
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 2
Alaska Women's Political Caucus
Alaska Legal Services Pro Bono Program
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Juneau, Past President
Special Interests:
Reading, skiing, kayaking
Other:
Co-Author, Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale Review and Coastal Management, 1993
- Gretchen Keiser
- Karen Greeney (Session only, January - May)
The Alaska State Capitol on a sunny day! (88 kb)
Contact Information for
Representative Kerttula
Representative Kerttula
| Session | Interim |
| House of Representatives | House of Representatives |
| State Capitol, Room 430 |
State Capitol, Room 430 |
| Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182 | Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182 |
| Phone: (907) 465-4766 | Phone: (907) 465-4766 |
| Fax: (907) 465-4748 | Fax: (907) 465-4748 |
Click here to read Representative Kerttula's 2000 Legislative Report.
Legislation
- HB 184 - PERS Benefits for Juvenile Institution Employees - sponsor statement
- HB 254 - Retiree Organization Dues
- HB 273 - Internet Service Providers
- HB 291 - Administrative Procedure Notices
- HB 327 - Retirement Incentive Program
- HB 371 - Reports from Marine Passenger Vehicles - sponsor statement
- HB 395 - Pupil Teacher Ratio in Public Schools
- HJR 32 - Exxon Valdez Damage Claims
- HJR 55 - Urging U.S. to Ratify the Mine Ban Treaty
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- HB 9 - Settlement Information
- HB 29 - Contraceptive Coverage
- HB 31 - UA Consortium Library
- HB 38 - Privacy Protection
- HB 53 - Permanent Fund: Allowable Absences
- HB 108 - Use, Regulation, and Operation of Boats
- HB 110 - Sale & Labeling of Milk Products
- HB 134 - Ski Violations Bail Schedule
- HB 159 - PERS Peace Officer Status for Correctional Employees
- HB 165 - School Safety Plan
- HB 215 - Appropriation: Renter's Rebate Program - sponsor statement
- HB 226 - Credited Service for On-the-Job Injuries
- HB 236 - Credited Part-Time Service TRS
- HB 270 - Sexual Assault Examinations
- HB 272 - Municipal Tax: Low Income Housing
- HB 298 - Require Health Insurance Coverage for Diabetes
- HB 346 - Services for Disabled Persons
- HCR 19 - Women's History Month, International Women's Day
- HJR 14 - National Museum of Women's History
- SB 247 - Veterans' Eligibility for Longevity Bonus
- SB 266 - Marine Anti-Fouling Paints
- SJR 18 - Exxon Valdez Damage Claims
