Representative Ky Holland
Republican, District 9
State Representative 2024-present
2025-2026
In his second year in the House, Representative Holland continued to show ongoing support for UAA.
In 2026 Representative Holland voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Holland was consistent in his voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
Representative Holland voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Holland was a co-sponsor for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Holland joined with most of his colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor. Representative Holland was the primary sponsor of HB34 which would create the Alaska Innovation Council. HB34 was not advanced
Of particular note, the UAA Faculty Senate presented Representative Holland with a distinguished service award for his engagement with the university.
Prior Years
In 2025, as his first year in the House, Representative Holland voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
As a co-sponsor, Representative Holland voted Do Pass as a member of the State Affairs Committee and voted Yes for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. His bill HB34, to establish an innovation council in Alaska was referred to the Finance Committee. Representative Holland voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Holland voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Holland met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association and communicated with the committee about bill HB34. He attended events on campus.
Representative Chuck Kopp
Republican, District 10
State Representative 2024-present
2025-2026
Representative Kopp’s leadership as the Majority Leader in the bipartisan coalition is very much appreciated.
In 2026 Representative Kopp voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Kopp was consistent in his voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
He voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Kopp voted for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14. Representative Kopp joined with most of his colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Kopp met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee during the fall of 2025.
Prior Years
In 2025 Representative Kopp returned to the House after winning in district 10. Representative Kopp served as Majority Leader of the bipartisan coalition in the House.
Representative Kopp voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests. He voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Kopp voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Kopp voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Kopp met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Julie Coulombe
Republican, District 11
State Representative 2023-present
2025-2026
In 2026 Representative Coulombe voted No for the supplemental budget which the House passed Y24 – N16. She voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Coulombe voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
She voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. She also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Coulombe voted No for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Coulombe joined with most of her colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Coulombe met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee in the fall of 2025.
Prior Years
In 2025, Representative Coulombe voted No for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
She voted No on HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR and voted to amend HB34, to establish an innovation council in Alaska. Representative Coulombe voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Coulombe voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Coulombe met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
During 2024, Representative Coulombe voted Yes on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Coulombe also voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1 Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Coulombe voted for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. She voted NO to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee with a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused.
Representative Coulombe voted Do Pass for HB144 for education tax credits and voted No Recommendation for HB55 (TVEP authorization). She later voted against HB55 during the house floor vote where the bill passed 38-2. These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Coulombe voted Do Pass for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. She voted for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative Coulombe attending a campus meeting and supported two amendments in the Finance Committee for UAA police and athletics.
Representative Coulombe met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Coulombe voted to sustain the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2. The vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto.
Representative Calvin Schrage
Republican, District 12
State Representative 2021-present
2025-2026
As co-chair of the House Finance Committee and as a member of the conference committee Representative Schrage provided critical leadership in advancing legislature to provide funding increases for the university, education, and for statewide library services.
In 2026 Representative Schrage voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Schrage was consistent in his voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
He voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Schrage voted for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Schrage joined with most of his colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor. He voted Do Pass for HB34 which would create the Alaska Innovation Council.
Representative Schrage met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee in the fall of 2025 and visited the UAA campus.
Prior Years
In 2025, as a co-chair of the House Finance Committee and as a member of the Conference Committee, Representative Schrage was instrumental in advancing legislature that would have provided funding increases for the university, education and for statewide library services. Unfortunately, the Conference Committee accepted the senate’s more austere version of the operating and supplemental budgets and most of the House’s funding increases were not accepted.
Representative Schrage voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests. He voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Schrage voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Schrage voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Schrage met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
During 2024, Representative Schrage voted No on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Schrage voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1 Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Schrage voted for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. He voted Yes to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee with a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused. The bill died in committee.
Representative Schrage voted NO for HB144 for education tax credits and voted Yes on HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Schrage voted for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. He voted for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative Schrage met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Schrage voted to override the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. However, the vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2.
Representative Alyse Galvin
Republican, District 14
State Representative 2023-present
2025-2026
As the Chair the House Finance Education and University subcommittees and as a member of the House Finance Committee, Representative Galvin continues to provide outstanding leadership in support of education, student mental health, campus safety, and for statewide library services.
In 2026 Representative Galvin voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Galvin was consistent in her voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
She voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. She also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Galvin voted for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. As a co-sponsor, Representative Galvin joined with most of her colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor. She voted Do Pass on HB34 which would establish the Alaska Innovation Council.
Representative Galvin met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee in the fall of 2025.
Prior Years
In 2025, as the Chair of the House Finance Education and University subcommittees and as a member of the House Finance Committee, Representative Galvin was instrumental in advancing legislature that would have provided funding increases for the university, education and for statewide library services. Unfortunately, the Conference Committee accepted the senate’s more austere version of the operating and supplemental budgets and most of the House funding increases were not accepted.
On the Finance Committee, Representative Galvin voted Do Pass for the capital budget and later voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget as part of the House vote 21-19. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests. She voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Galvin was a co-sponsor and supported HB28 for student loan repayment. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.
Representative Galvin voted Do Pass on the Finance Committee and later voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Galvin and her staff met with the co-chair of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association in Juneau and communicated about pending legislation during the session.
During 2024, Representative Galvin continued her ongoing support for UA. As a member of the House Finance Committee and University Subcommittee, she introduced two funding amendments on behalf of the university.
Representative Galvin voted No on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Schrage voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Galvin voted for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. She voted Yes to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee. With a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused the bill died in committee.
Representative Galvin voted No for HB144 for education tax credits. She was a sponsor and voted Do Pass for HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB148.
Representative Galvin voted Do Pass for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. She voted for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative Galvin voted to override the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. However, the vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2.
Representative Mia Costello
Democrat, District 15
State Representative 2024-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Costello voted Yes on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. She voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Costello voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
She voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. She also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Costello voted Yes for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Costello joined with most of her colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Costello cancelled her scheduled meeting with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee during the fall of 2025.
Prior Years
In 2025, Mia Costello returned to the Legislature after winning in District 15. She serves as Minority Leader.
Representative Costello voted No for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
She voted No on HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Costello voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate. Representative Costello is a co-sponsor of HB29 relating to the group health insurance for schools and university employees. HB29 was referred to the education committee.
Representative Costello voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Carolyn Hall
Democrat, District 16
State Representative 2024-present
2025-2026
In her second year in 2026, Representative Hall voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Hall was consistent in her voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
She voted Do Pass for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. She also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Hall voted for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. As a co-sponsor, Representative Hall joined with most of her colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Hall met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee during the fall of 2025.
Prior Years
In her first year, Representative Hall voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests. Representative Hall is a co-sponsor of HB28 relating to student loan repayment. She voted Do Pass as a member of the Labor and Commerce Committee on HB34 which would establish an innovation council in Alaska.
She voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Hall voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Hall voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Hall met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Zack Fields
Democrat, District 17
State Representative 2018-present
2025-2026
While not a member of the finance or education committees, Representative Fields continues to be supportive of the university and education.
In 2026 Representative Fields voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Fields was consistent in his voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
He voted Do Pass for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Fields was a co-sponsor for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. As a co-sponsor, Representative Fields joined with most of his colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Prior Years
In 2025, Representative Fields voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Fields is a co-sponsor of HB28 relating student loan repayment. He voted Do Pass as a member of the Labor and Commerce Committee on HB34 which would create an innovation council in Alaska.
He voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Fields voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Fields voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
In 2024, Representative Fields voted No on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Fields voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1 Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Fields voted Yes for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. He voted Yes to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee with a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused. The bill died in committee. Representative Fields was a sponsor for HB9 which would have added a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. HB9 died in the Judiciary Committee.
Representative Fields voted No for HB144 for education tax credits and Yes for HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Fields voted for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. He voted for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative Fields’ meeting with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association was cancelled because of bad weather.
Representative Fields voted to override the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. However, the vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2.
Representative David Nelson
Republican, District 18
State Representative 2024-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Nelson voted No on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. He voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Nelson voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
He voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He voted No for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Nelson voted No for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Nelson joined with most of his colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Prior Years
In 2025, returning to the Legislature, Representative Nelson voted No for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
He voted against HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Nelson voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Nelson voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Genevieve Mina
Democrat, District 19
State Representative 2023-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Mina voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Mina was consistent in her voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
She voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. She also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Mina was a co-sponsor for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Mina joined with most of her colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Prior Years
In 2025, Representative Mina voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
She voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Mina voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Mina voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
During 2024, Representative Mina’s support of UAA was visible with her visits to the campus.
Representative Mina voted No on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Mina voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1 Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Mina voted for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. She voted Yes to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee. With a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused the bill died in committee. Representative Mina was a sponsor for HB9 which would have added a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. HB9 died in the Judiciary Committee.
Representative Mina voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Mina voted for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. She voted for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative Mina voted to override the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. However, the vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2.
Representative Andrew Gray
Republican, District 20
State Representative 2023-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Gray voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Gray was consistent in his voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
He voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Gray was a co-sponsor for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor.. Representative Gray joined with most of his colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor
Prior Years
In 2025, Representative Gray voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests. He voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Gray voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Gray met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Gray voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
During 2024, Representative Gray voted No on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Gray voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1 Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Gray voted for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. He voted Yes to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee. With a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused the bill died in committee. Representative Gray was a sponsor for HB9 which would have added a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. HB9 died in the Judiciary Committee.
Representative Gray voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Gray voted for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. He voted for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative Gray met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association. Representative Gray has also visited the UAA campus.
Representative Gray voted to override the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. However, the vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2.
Representative Donna Mears
Independent, District 21
State Representative 2023-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Mears voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Mears was consistent in her voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
She voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. She also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Mears voted for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14. Representative Mears joined with most of her colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor
Prior Years
In 2025, Representative Mears voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
She voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Mears voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Mears voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
During 2024, Representative Mears support of UAA was visible with her campus visits and her support of funding for deferred maintenance. She has scheduled meetings of the Anchorage caucus on campus.
Representative Mears voted No on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Mears voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Mears voted for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. She voted Yes to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee. With a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused the bill died in committee.
Representative Mears voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Mears voted for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. She voted for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative Mears met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Mears voted to override the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. However, the vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2.
Representative Ted Eischeid
Democrat, District 22
State Representative 2024-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Eischeid voted Yes for the supplemental, capital, and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Eischeid was consistent in his voting for HB 78 and to override the veto.
He voted Do Pass for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Eischeid voted for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Eischeid joined with most of his colleagues (Y34 – N6) in voting for HB 28 which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor. Representative Eischeid voted Do Pass on HB387 to create an Alaska Native Language Academic Task Force. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.
Representative Eischeid met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee in the fall of 2025.
Prior Years
In his first year in the House in 2025, Representative Eischeid voted Yes for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
He voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Eischeid voted Yes on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate. As a member of the Education Committee, Representative Eischeid voted Do Pass on HB28 relating to student loan repayment which was referred to the Finance Committee and HB 176 relating to student fees which was referred to the Rules Committee. Representative Eischeid was the sponsor of HB88 relating to tuition waivers for the Armed Services. HB88 was referred to the Education Committee.
Representative Eischeid voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Ted Eischeid met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee in April 2024.
Representative Jamie Allard
Republican, District 23
State Representative 2023-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Allard voted No on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. She voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Allard voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
She voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. As a co-sponsor, she also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Allard voted No for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Allard voted No for HB28 (Y34 – N6) which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Prior Years
In 2025, Representative Allard voted No for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
As a member of the Finance Committee, she voted Do Not Pass for HB28 relating to student loan repayment and for HB78 relating to the defined pension option.
As a member of the Finance Committee, she voted Do Not Pass and later voted against HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Allard voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Allard voted to sustain the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
During 2024, Representative Allard voted to sustain the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2. The vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto.
Representative Allard voted Yes on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Allard also voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1 . Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Allard voted Yes for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. She voted no to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee. With a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused, the bill died in committee. Representative Allard voted Do Not Pass for HB9 which would have added a faculty member of the UA Board of Regents. HB9 died in the Judiciary Committee.
Representative Allard voted for HB144 for education tax credits. She voted Do Pass for HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Allard did vote for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. She voted for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session. Representative Allard voted Do Not Pass for HB236 which would have introduced a new approach for funding deferred maintenance.
Representative Allard cancelled her meeting scheduled with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Allard voted to sustain the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2. The vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto.
Representative Dan Saddler
Republican, District 24
State Representative 2023-present
Representative Saddler has announced that he is not running for re-election.
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Saddler voted No on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. He voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Saddler voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
He voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Saddler voted No for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Saddler voted No for HB28 (Y34 – N6) which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Prior Years
In 2025, Representative Saddler voted No for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
He voted against HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Saddler voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate. As a member of the Labor and Commerce Committee he supported HB34 to establish an innovation council in Alaska. HB34 was referred to the Finance Committee.
Representative Saddler voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
During 2024, Representative Saddler voted Yes on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Saddler also voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1 . Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Saddler voted Yes for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. He voted no to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee. With a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused, the bill died in committee.
Representative Saddler voted for HB144 for education tax credits. He voted No Recommendation and later Yes during the house floor vote for HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Saddler was excused from the vote on HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. He voted No Recommendation for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative Saddler voted to sustain the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2. The vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto.
While this is Representative Saddler's first term after the 2022 general election, he had served in the House previously from 2011-2018.
Representative DeLena Johnson
Republican, District 25
State Representative 2017-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Johnson voted No on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. She voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Johnson voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
She voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. She also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Johnson voted YES for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Johnson voted No for HB28 (Y34 – N6) which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor. Representative Johnson was a co-sponsor of HB 237 regarding math education. HB237 was referred to the education committee.
Prior Years
In 2025, Representative Johnson served as a member of the House Finance Committee and on the Conference Committee. While she had opportunities to support legislation favorable to UA, it was generally not the case.
She voted No for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
As a member of the Finance Committee, she voted No Recommendation for HB10 and then later voted in favor of the bill to add a faculty member to the BOR. She also voted Do Not Pass on HB28 relating to student loan repayment.
In the Finance Committee, Representative Johnson voted Do Not Pass on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. She later voted No on HB78 which passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Johnson voted to sustain the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
During 2024, Representative Johnson as a member of the Finance Committee supported UAA capital projects in MatSu and in Valdez.
Representative Johnson voted Yes on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Johnson also voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1 . Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative Johnson voted Yes for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. She voted no to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee. With a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused, the bill died in committee.
Representative Johnson voted Do Pass for HB144 for education tax credits. She voted Do Pass for HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Johnson voted Do Pass for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. She voted for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative Johnson voted to sustain the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2. The vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto.
Representative Stephan St. Clair
Republican, District 26
State Representative 2026-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative St. Clair was appointed by the governor to replace Representative Tilton.
In his first year, Representative St. Clair voted No on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. He voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative St. Clair voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
He voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative St. Clari voted No for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative St. Clair voted No for HB28 (Y34 – N6) which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Jubilee Underwood
Republican, District 27
State Representative 2024-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Underwood voted No on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. She voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Underwood voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
She voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. She also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Underwood voted No for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Underwood voted Yes for HB28 (Y34 – N6) which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor. Representative Underwood was a co-sponsor of HB 237 regarding math education. HB237 was referred to the education committee.
Prior Years
In 2025 during her first year, Representative Underwood voted No for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
She voted against HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Underwood voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
As a member of the Education Committee, Representative Underwood voted Do Pass on HB176 relating to student fees. Also on the Education Committee, she voted Do Not Pass on HB28 student loan repayment. She is a co-sponsor of HB29 relating to health insurance.
Representative Underwood voted to sustain the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Elexie Moore
Republican, District 28
State Representative 2024-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Moore voted No on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. Representative Moore voted Do Pass on the capital budget and No on the operating budget. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Moore voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
She voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. She voted No on HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Moore voted No for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Moore voted for HB28 (Y34 – N6) which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor. Representative Moore voted No Recommendation for HB34 which creates the Alaska Innovation Council. Representative Moore was a co-sponsor of HB 237 regarding math education. HB237 was referred to the education committee.
Prior Years
In 2025 during her first year, Representative Moore voted No for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
She voted against HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Moore voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Moore voted to sustain the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Garret Nelson
Republican, District 29
State Representative 2026-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative Garret Nelson was appointed by the governor to replace Representative Rauscher.
In his first year, Representative Garret Nelson voted No on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. He voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative Nelson voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
He voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER, passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative Nelson voted No for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14. Representative Nelson voted No for HB28 (Y34 – N6) which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Kevin McCabe
Republican, District 30
State Representative 2021-present
2025-2026
In 2026, Representative McCabe voted No on HB289 (Supplemental Budget) which the House passed Y24 – N16. He voted No on the capital and operating budgets. Both the capital and operating budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
HB78 (Defined Retirement Benefits) was passed Y21-N19 and sent to the Senate for their consideration. The Senate voted Y12 - N8 and passed HB78 back to the House which concurred with the Senate Y21-N19. HB78 was transmitted to the governor who vetoed the bill. The governor’s veto was sustained by a vote of Y33-N27 since 40 votes are needed to override. Representative McCabe voted No for HB78 and voted to sustain the governor’s veto.
He voted for SB181 (Employment Information Disclosure) which was endorsed by ISER and passed by the House Y40 – 0 and transmitted to the governor. He also voted for HB176 regarding student fees which was passed Y36 – N3 and transmitted to the governor. Representative McCabe voted for HB10 which adds a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. This bill was passed by the House Y26 – N14 and transmitted to the governor. Representative McCabe voted No for HB28 (Y34 – N6) which establishes a teacher/student loan repayment pilot program. HB28 was transmitted to the governor.
Prior Years
In 2025, Representative McCabe voted No for the operating budget and the capital budget. Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
He voted against HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative McCabe voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative McCabe voted to sustain the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
During 2024, Representative McCabe voted Yes on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative McCabe also voted Yes on the final capital budget (SB187) which passed 39-1 . Both the operating and capital budgets contained funding favorable to UA although falling short of the BOR budget requests.
Representative McCabe voted Yes for SB13 (textbook costs) which passed the house 40-0. He voted no to advance the pension bill (SB88) out of the State Affairs Committee. With a vote of 19-19 with 2 excused, the bill died in committee.
Representative McCabe voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative McCabe did vote for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. He voted No Recommendation for SB78/HB120 which would reduce hunting license costs to out-of-state students. SB78 was killed in the senate at the end of the session.
Representative McCabe voted to sustain the governor’s veto of SB 140 which provided an increase in education funding. SB 140 originally passed the house in February, 38-2. The vote to sustain the veto during the joint session was 39-20, one vote short of the total needed to override the governor’s veto.