Sharon Cissna
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| Sharon Cissna | |
| Alaska House of Representatives District 22 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1999 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Business owner |
| Website | House site |
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Sharon Cissna is a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 22nd District since 1999.
Cissna is the owner and operator of PS Publication Services. She has worked as a Home Based Mental Health Counselor with Hope Cottages, mental health therapist, and family/individual counselor.
Cissna is also a Lieutenant Colonel/Commander in the Legislative Squadron of the Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol, and is involved with many organizations, including the American Public Health Association, Academy Health, Anchorage Citizens Coalition, and Health & Social Services Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators.[1]
Issue positions
Cissna did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. Her answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available, but she did not provide a response when asked her legislative priorities.[2]
Committee membership
- Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Health & Social Services Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Health and Social Services
Sponsored legislation
- HB 50 - "An Act relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 61 - "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and disabled persons."
- HB 176 - "An Act relating to break times for employees who nurse a child." [3]
Major donors
Below are Cissna's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AK Public Employees Assoc | $2,000 |
| AK State Employees Assoc Local 52 | $2,000 |
| Int Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 |
| Public Safety Employees Assoc | $1,500 |
| Operating Engineers Local 302 | $1,500 |
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Sharon Cissna
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Sharon Cissna (AK) profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1996
- Alaska's Democratic Caucus - Sharon Cissna profile
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