John Coghill Jr.
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| John Coghill Jr. | |
| Alaska House of Representatives District 11 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1998 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | House site |
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John Coghill Jr. is a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 11th District since 1998. From 2002-2006 he served as Majority Leader.
Coghill has worked as a history teacher and administrative assistant at Bible Baptist Church School, shop foreman at the Alaska Garage Door Manufacturer, and a salesman with the Fraley Equipment Company.
Coghill is a member of the American Legion and National Rifle Association. [1]
Issue positions
Coghill's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide a response when asked his top legislative priorities.[2]
Committee membership
- Health & Social Services Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Judiciary Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Legislative Council
- Rules Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
- Subcommittee on Governor
- Subcommittee on Health and Social Services
- Subcommittee on Natural Resources
Sponsored legislation
- HB 34 - "An Act relating to partial-birth abortions."
- HB 35 - "An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; and relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors."
- HB 193 - "An Act relating to representation by a legislator or legislative employee of another person in an administrative hearing; relating to charity events under the Legislative Ethics Act; requiring compensation of public members of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics; exempting certain information from disclosure requirements of the Legislative Ethics Act."[3]
Major donors
Below are Coghill's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AK Auto Dealers Assoc | $1,000 |
| Robert C Penney | $1,000 |
| Alaska Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of AK | $1,000 |
| Rynnieva Moss | $564 |
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative John Coghill Jr.
- Project Vote Smart - Representative John Coghill Jr. profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Alaska's House Majority - John Coghill Jr. profile
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