SENATE
MIA COSTELLO
27th-32nd Legislature (2011 -2022)
Majority Leader 1/15 - 7/8/19
District: K
Party: Republican
2011-2014 Representative
2015-2018 Senator
2019-2020 Senator Majority Leader 1/15 - 7/8/19
2021-2022 Senator
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Date/Place of Birth:
Anchorage - 1968
Residency in Alaska:
Lifelong Alaskan
Anchorage (1968-'91, '99-'03, '08 to present)
Juneau (1991-'99, 03-'06)
Fairbanks (2006-'08)
Occupation:
Mother, teacher, public relations executive and Governor’s staff
Family:
Spouse: Andrew
Children: Andrew and Roman
Education:
West High School Diploma, 1986
Harvard University B.A. in Government, 1990
University of Alaska Southeast Master of Arts in Teaching, 1997
Other Political and Government Positions:
Governor’s Office Deputy Director of Communications; Legislative aide; State Public Information Officer; Intern coordinator for U.S. Senator Ted Stevens; Governor’s Outdoor Recreation and Trails Advisory Council; Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports; Statehood Celebration Commission.
Business and Professional Positions:
Coach, NineStar Education & Employment Services; Teacher, Anchorage and Juneau School Districts; Public relations executive; Owner, Mia Costello Consulting
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Alaska Outdoor Council; National Rifle Association; Alaska Airmen’s Association; Anchorage Republican Women’s Club, Juneau Big Brothers Big Sisters; Masters Swimming
Other Information:
Alaska Humanities Forum Teacher Exchange to Sand Point; Co-Nect Schools Excellence in Education finalist
Special Interests:
Youth literacy, flying, swimming and camping
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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MAND. PHYS. ACTIVITY SCHOOLS; PLAAY DAY | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(S) EDC | 02/13/2019 | ||
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LICENSING REQ'S | SENATOR COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 19 | 08/16/2019 | ||
LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL FOR AVIATION FEES | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(S) TRA | 01/21/2020 | ||
HIGH SCHOOL START TIME | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(S) EDC | 01/21/2020 | ||
FORM OF NAME ON DRIVER'S LICENSE/ID | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(S) STA | 01/24/2020 | ||
LICENSE PLATES: SPECIALTY ORGANIZATIONS | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(S) FIN | 03/20/2020 | ||
BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHER BONUSES | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(S) EDC | 02/21/2020 | ||
U.S.-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT ON TRADE | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(H) L&C | 04/16/2019 | ||
CONST.AM: APPROP. BILL FOR PUBL EDUCATION | SENATOR COSTELLO |
(S) FIN | 04/29/2019 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
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PROTECTIVE ORDERS | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 19 | 06/10/2019 | ||
ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENT. AGGRAVATOR | REPRESENTATIVE LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 19 | 07/19/2019 | ||
NAMING SCOTT JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 19 | 05/17/2019 | ||
ESTABLISH HMONG-AMERICAN VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE TARR |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 20 | 04/29/2020 | ||
STATE PERSONNEL ACT: VETERANS' EXPERIENCE | REPRESENTATIVE STORY |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 20 | 04/20/2020 | ||
NAMING TROOPER GABE RICH MEMORIAL BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 19 | 05/17/2019 | ||
DEDICATING BETTYE J. DAVIS COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE SPOHNHOLZ |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 04/03/2020 | ||
ELIZABETH PERATROVICH COMMEMORATIVE COIN | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 02/20/2020 | ||
SUPPORTING ROAD BELT ELECTRICAL LINE | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 09/19/2019 | ||
URGING SUPPORT FOR NOME DEEP DRAFT PORT | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 09/19/2019 | ||
EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 19 | 06/26/2019 | ||
ASSAULT; SEX OFFENSES; SENTENCING CREDIT | SENATOR MICCICHE |
(S) FIN | 03/06/2019 | ||
ALCOHOL LIC: RECREATIONAL SITES; BONDS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 19 | 07/05/2019 | ||
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 19 | 09/19/2019 | ||
UNIVERSITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) FIN | 02/27/2019 | ||
APPOINTMENTS TO COURT OF APPEALS | SENATOR WILSON |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 20 | 04/20/2020 | ||
INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 20 | 03/25/2020 | ||
REPEAL WORKERS' COMP APPEALS COMMISSION | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) JUD | 02/12/2020 | ||
ESTABLISH MAY 31 AS KATIE JOHN DAY | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 19 | 05/30/2019 | ||
ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) STA | 03/13/2019 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) STA | 03/18/2019 | ||
MARCH 12: ASHLEY JOHNSON-BARR DAY | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 20 | 03/12/2020 | ||
HOMEOWNER/RENTER INSURANCE RENEWAL | SENATOR BEGICH |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 20 | 04/30/2020 | ||
ESTABLISH JUNE 7 AS WALTER HARPER DAY | SENATOR BISHOP |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 20 | 04/29/2020 | ||
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH:APRIL 2019 | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(H) RLS | 04/08/2019 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | SENATOR BIRCH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/18/2019 | ||
COMPLETION OF UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT | SENATOR STEVENS |
(S) RES | 03/25/2019 | ||
CONST. AM: PROHIBIT ABORTION/FUNDING | SENATOR HUGHES |
(S) JUD | 03/09/2020 | ||
SUPPORT U.S. DOD ARCTIC REGIONAL CENTER | SENATOR COGHILL |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 05/21/2020 |
Legislative Service:
- 32nd (2021-2022)
- 31st (2019-2020)
- 30th (2017-2018)
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)