Representative Julie Coulombe
Republican, District 11
State Representative 2023-present
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.
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During Representative Coulombe’s first term in the House she voted Yes on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Coulombe voted NO for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14. Representative Coulombe also voted No for the effective date along with five of her colleagues.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Coulombe voted Yes on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted Yes on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
As a co-sponsor, Representative Coulombe voted for HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Calvin Schrage
Republican, District 12
State Representative 2021-present
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.
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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.
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During his three years in the legislative, Representative Schrage was very supportive of UA.
During the 2023 session Representative Schrage voted No on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Schrage voted Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Schrage voted No on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted No on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
Representative Schrage voted for HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
During the 2022 session, Representative Schrage voted for the House budget and later voted YES on the conference committee final budget.
Of bills favorable to UA, he voted YES for HB114, YES for HB127, YES for HB229, and voted YES for HB322.
In 2022, Representative Schrage was a sponsor of HB48, regarding eligibility for the Performance Scholarship. HB48 was referred to the Finance committee and it did not pass the House. In 2020, he voted for HB114 which was sponsored by the governor and addressed education loan eligibility. HB114 passed the House 35 to 3 and signed into law on July 15, 2022.
HB127 regarding UA loans and bond limits was sponsored by the governor. It passed the House 31-6 with 3 representatives excused. The bill was signed into law on 7/3/22. Representative Schrage was a sponsor for HB127 and voted for HB 127 on the House floor.
HB229 related to the Alaska Higher education investment fund. As a bill sponsor, Representative Schrage voted for HB229 which was passed by the House, 23-9.
HB322 originated with the House Transportation Committee for funding for the Alaska marine highway system fund. It was then amended to include separate funding for the Alaska Higher Education investment fund for student scholarships and loans. The amendment was passed by the House, 23 to 16. Representative Schrage voted for the amendment and later voted for HB322 when the House passed the bill 25 to 15. It was signed into law on June 29, 2022.
The House vote on the operating budget was 25 for and 14 against. Representative Schrage voted for HB 281. The final House vote for the conference committee budget was 33-7. Representative Schrage voted YES.
Representative Andy Josephson
Democrat, Formerly District 13
State Representative 2013-present
Representative Josephson continues his outstanding support for UA including his work on the House Finance Committee and University Subcommittee. As a member of the House Finance Committee he introduced five funding amendments on behalf of the university.
Representative Josephson voted No on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Josephson 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 Josephson 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 Josephson voted for HB144 for education tax credits and was a sponsor and voted Do Pass for HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Josephson voted Do Pass for HB148 which included improvements to the state’s scholarship program, TVEP Reauthorization, and continuation of the Education Tax Credit. He voted No 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.
As he has done in prior years, Representative Josephson met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Josephson 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.
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During the 2023 session Representative Josephson voted No on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Josephson voted Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Josephson spoke against and voted No on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents. He voted No on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
Representative Josephson voted NO for HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Josephson met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Executive Committee.
During the 2022 session, Representative Josephson voted for the House budget and later voted YES on the conference committee final budget. It should be noted that Representative Josephson was a key supporter in establishing a separate fund and in restoring the Alaska Higher Education investment fund. As a member of the House University subcommittee, he was influential in passing a budget increase for UA.
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Of bills favorable to UA, he voted YES for HB114, YES for HB127, YES for HB229, and voted YES for HB322.
In 2022, he voted for HB114 sponsored by the governor and addressed education loan eligibility. HB114 passed the House 35 to 3 and signed into law on July 15, 2022.
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HB127 regarding UA loans and bond limits was sponsored by the governor. It passed the House 31-6 with 3 representatives excused. The bill was signed into law on 7/3/22. Representative Josephson voted No Recommendation as a member of the Finance Committee and later voted for HB 127.
HB229 related to the Alaska Higher education investment fund. As a bill sponsor, Representative Josephson voted Do Pass as a member of the Finance Committee and later voted for HB229 which was passed by the House, 23-9.
HB322 originated with the House Transportation Committee for funding for the Alaska marine highway system fund. It was then amended to include separate funding for the Alaska Higher Education investment fund for student scholarships and loans. The amendment was passed by the House, 23 to 16. Representative Josephson voted for the amendment and later voted for HB322 when the House passed the bill 25 to 15. It was signed into law on June 29, 2022.
The House vote on the operating budget was 25 for and 14 against. Representative Josephson voted for HB 281. The final House vote for the conference committee budget was 33-7. Representative Josephson voted YES.
It should be noted that Representative Josephson was a key supporter in establishing a separate fund and in restoring the Alaska Higher Education investment fund. As a member of the House University subcommittee, he was influential in passing a budget increase for UA.
Representative Alyse Galvin
Republican, District 14
State Representative 2023-present
Representative Galvin continues 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. 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.
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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.
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In her first term in the House, Representative Galvin was very supportive of the university as a member of the House Finance Committee and the University Subcommittee. Her positive interaction with university students is very much appreciated.
Representative Galvin voted No on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Galvin voted Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Galvin spoke against the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents. She voted No during the joint session and voted No on the motion to rescind the negative vote of 29-31. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
Representative Galvin voted No for HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Galvin met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee during the fall of 2022.
Representative Carolyn Hall
Democrat, Formerly District 16
State Representative 2024-present
Representative Armstrong is not running for re-election in 2024.
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During her first term in the House, Representative Armstrong was supportive of the university.
During the 2023 session Representative Armstrong voted No on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Armstrong voted Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Armstrong voted No on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted No on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
Representative Armstrong voted No for HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Armstrong was a sponsor of HB9 which would add a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents.
Representative Zack Fields
Democrat, District 17
State Representative 2018-present
Representative Fields continues to be very supportive of UA.
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.
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During the 2023 session Representative Fields voted No on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Fields voted Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Fields voted No on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted No on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
Representative Fields voted No on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Fields as a member of the Labor and Commerce Committee voted Do Not Pass on HB21 which would offer additional options for health insurance. HB21 was referred to Finance. Representative Fields was a sponsor of HB9 which would add a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. HB9 was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
During the 2022 session, Representative Fields voted for the House budget and later voted YES on the conference committee final budget.
Of bills favorable to UA, he voted YES for HB114, YES for HB127, YES for HB229, and voted YES for HB322.
During the 2022 session, was added as a co-sponsor for SB32 which would expand the Middle College program. SB32 did not pass the House. Representative Fields was a sponsor for HB21 which would add a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. HB21 was referred to House Finance and not passed by the House. Representative Fields was a sponsor of HB48, regarding eligibility for the Performance Scholarship. HB48 was referred to the Finance committee and it did not pass the House.
In 2022, he voted for HB114 which was sponsored by the governor and addressed education loan eligibility. HB114 passed the House 35 to 3 and signed into law on July 15, 2022.
HB127 regarding UA loans and bond limits was sponsored by the governor. It passed the House 31-6 with 3 representatives excused. The bill was signed into law on 7/3/22. Representative Fields voted for HB 127.
HB229 related to the Alaska Higher education investment fund. Representative Fields voted for HB229 which was passed by the House, 23-9.
HB322 originated with the House Transportation Committee for funding for the Alaska marine highway system fund. It was then amended to include separate funding for the Alaska Higher Education investment fund for student scholarships and loans. The amendment was passed by the House, 23 to 16. Representative Fields voted for the amendment and later voted for HB322 when the House passed the bill 25 to 15. It was signed into law on June 29, 2022.
The House vote on the operating budget was 25 for and 14 against. Representative Fields voted for HB 281. The final House vote for the conference committee budget was 33-7. Representative Fields voted YES.
Representative Genevieve Mina
Democrat, District 19
State Representative 2023-present
Representative Mina’s support of UAA is 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.
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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.
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During the 2023 session Representative Mina voted No on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Mina voted Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Mina voted No on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted No on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
Representative Mina voted No on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative was a sponsor of HB9 which would add a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. HB9 was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Representative Mina met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association during the fall of 2022.
Representative Andrew Gray
Republican, District 20
State Representative 2023-present
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.
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During the 2023 session Representative Gray voted No on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Gray voted Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
From the floor, Representative Gray spoke against the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted No on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
Representative Gray voted No on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Gray was a sponsor of HB9 which would add a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents. HB9 was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Representative Donna Mears
Independent, District 21
State Representative 2023-present
Representative Mears support of UAA is 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.
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During the 2023 session Representative Mears voted No on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Mears voted Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Mears voted No on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted No on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
As a member of the Community and Regional Committee, Representative Mears voted Do Not Pass on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. She also voted No during the floor vote. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Jamie Allard
Republican, District 23
State Representative 2023-present
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.
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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.
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During the 2023 session Representative Allard voted Yes on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Allard voted No for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14. Representative Allard also voted No for the effective date which was approved 34-6 by the House.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Allard voted Yes on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted Yes on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
As a co-sponsor and as a member of the State Affairs Committee, Representative Allard voted Do Pass on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Allard as Co-Chair of the Education Committee voted Do Not Pass on HB9 which would add a faculty member to the UA Board of Regents.
Representative Dan Saddler
Democrat, District 24
State Representative 2023-present
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.
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While this is Representative Saddler's first term after the 2022 general election, he had served in the House previously from 2011-2018.
During the 2023 session Representative Saddler voted Yes on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Saddler voted No for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
From the floor, Representative Saddler spoke in favor of the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted Yes on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
As a co-sponsor, Representative Saddler Yes on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
Representative Saddler as a member of the Labor and Commerce Committee voted No Recommendation on HB21 which would offer additional options for health insurance. HB21 was referred to Finance.
Representative DeLena Johnson
Republican, District 25
State Representative 2017-present
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.
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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.
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Prior Years
During the 2023 session Representative Johnson voted Yes on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. However Representative Johnson did vote Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Johnson voted Yes on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted Yes on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
As a co-sponsor, Representative Johnson voted Yes on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
During the 2022 session, Representative Johnson voted for the House budget and then voted NO on the conference committee final budget vote.
Of bills favorable to UA, she voted NO for HB114, YES for HB127, NO for HB229, and voted NO for HB322.
During the 2022 session, was added as a co-sponsor for SB32 which would expand the Middle College program. SB32 did not pass the House. In 2022, she voted against HB114 which was sponsored by the governor and addressed education loan eligibility. HB114 passed the House 35 to 3 and signed into law on July 15, 2022.
HB127 regarding UA loans and bond limits was sponsored by the governor. It passed the House 31-6 with 3 representatives excused. The bill was signed into law on 7/3/22. Representative Johnson voted Do Pass as a member of the Finance Committee and voted for HB 127.
HB229 related to the Alaska Higher education investment fund. Representative Johnson voted against HB229 which was passed by the House, 23-9.
HB322 originated with the House Transportation Committee for funding for the Alaska marine highway system fund. It was then amended to include separate funding for the Alaska Higher Education investment fund for student scholarships and loans. The amendment was passed by the House, 23 to 16. Representative Johnson voted against the amendment and later voted against HB322 when the House passed the bill 25 to 15. It was signed into law on June 29, 2022.
The House vote on the operating budget was 25 for and 14 against. Representative Johnson voted for HB 281. The final House vote for the conference committee budget was 33-7. Representative Johnson voted NO.
Representative Cathy Tilton
Republican, District 26
State Representative 2015-present
Representative Tilton’s support of UA was more visible and she spent time with the Faculty Alliance.
Representative Tilton voted Yes on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Tilton 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 Tilton 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 Tilton voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Tilton 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 Tilton 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.
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During the 2023 session Representative Tilton voted Yes on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Tilton voted No for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
Representative Tilton voted Yes on the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted Yes on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
Representative Tilton voted Yes on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
During the 2022 session, Representative Tilton voted against the House budget and voted NO on the conference committee final budget vote.
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Of bills favorable to UA, she voted YES for HB114, YES for HB127, NO for HB229, and voted NO for HB322.
In 2022, she voted for HB114 sponsored by the governor and addressed education loan eligibility. HB114 passed the House 35 to 3 and signed into law on July 15, 2022.
HB127 regarding UA loans and bond limits was sponsored by the governor. It passed the House 31-6 with 3 representatives excused. The bill was signed into law on 7/3/22. Representative Tilton voted for HB 127.
HB229 related to the Alaska Higher education investment fund. Representative Tilton voted against HB229 which was passed by the House, 23-9.
HB322 originated with the House Transportation Committee for funding for the Alaska marine highway system fund. It was then amended to include separate funding for the Alaska Higher Education investment fund for student scholarships and loans. The amendment was passed by the House, 23 to 16. Representative Tilton voted against the amendment and later voted against HB322 when the House passed the bill 25 to 15. It was signed into law on June 29, 2022.
The House vote on the operating budget was 25 for and 14 against. Representative Tilton voted against HB 281. The final House vote for the conference committee budget was 33-7. Representative Tilton voted NO.
Representative George Rauscher
Republican, District 29
State Representative 2017-present
Representative Rauscher voted Yes on the final operating budget (HB268/HB270) which passed 22-18. Representative Tilton 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 Rauscher 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 Rauscher voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
Representative Rauscher 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 Rauscher was excused from the vote to override 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
Prior Years
During the 2023 session Representative Rauscher voted Yes on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative Rauscher voted No for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
From the floor Representative Rauscher spoke in favor of the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted Yes on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
Representative Rauscher was excused from the vote on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
During the 2022 session, Representative Rauscher voted NO for the House budget vote and voted NO on the conference committee final budget vote.
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Of bills favorable to UA, he voted YES for HB114, NO for HB127, was excused for HB229, and voted NO for HB322.
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In 2022, voted for HB114 sponsored by the governor and addressed education loan eligibility. HB114 passed the House 35 to 3 and signed into law on July 15, 2022.
HB127 regarding UA loans and bond limits was sponsored by the governor. It passed the House 31-6 with 3 representatives excused. The bill was signed into law on 7/3/22. Representative Rauscher voted against HB 127.
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HB229 related to the Alaska Higher education investment fund. Representative Rauscher was excused from the House vote where it passed 23-9.
HB322 originated with the House Transportation Committee for funding for the Alaska marine highway system fund. It was then amended to include separate funding for the Alaska Higher Education investment fund for student scholarships and loans. The amendment was passed by the House, 23 to 16. Representative Rauscher voted against the amendment and later voted against HB322 when the House passed the bill 25 to 15. It was signed into law on June 29, 2022.
The House vote on the operating budget was 25 for and 14 against. Representative Rauscher voted against HB 281. The final House vote for the conference committee budget was 33-7. Representative Rauscher voted NO.
Representative Kevin McCabe
Republican, District 30
State Representative 2021-present
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.
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During the 2023 session Representative McCabe voted Yes on the House version of the operating budget. The House version was not balanced since the House lacked the 30 votes (23-17) needed to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve. Representative McCabe voted Yes for the Senate version which offered a balanced state budget and passed the House 26-14.
The approved budget included $6.5 million for additional compensation, an increase of $15 million in operating funds, and $39 million for deferred maintenance. It also included $5 million in ANSEP funding for DEED and an additional $5 million in funding for the Drone program along with $500,000 for the Food Security program. $6.78 million for deferred maintenance was also included.
From the floor Representative McCabe spoke in favor of the Confirmation of Bethany Marcum for the UA Board of Regents and voted Yes on the motion to rescind the negative vote of the joint session of 29-31. The vote to rescind failed 26-34. Bethany Marcum did not have a record of support for the university.
As a co-sponsor and as a member of the Community and Regional Affairs Committee, Representative McCabe voted Do Pass on HB61 which removes the university’s ability to restrict firearms during an emergency declaration. HB61 passed the House (28-12) and the Senate (17-3) and was transmitted to the governor.
During the 2022 session, Representative McCabe was excused for the House budget vote and voted NO on the conference committee final budget vote.
Of bills favorable to UA, he voted YES for HB114, HB127, was excused for HB229, and voted NO for HB322.
In 2022, he voted for HB114 sponsored by the governor and addressed education loan eligibility. HB114 passed the House 35 to 3 and signed into law on July 15, 2022.
HB127 regarding UA loans and bond limits was sponsored by the governor. It passed the House 31-6 with 3 representatives excused. The bill was signed into law on 7/3/22. Representative McCabe voted Do Pass as a member of the Community and Regional Committee and voted for HB127.
HB229 related to the Alaska Higher education investment fund. Representative McCabe was excused from the House vote where it passed 23-9.
HB322 originated with the House Transportation Committee for funding for the Alaska marine highway system fund. It was then amended to include separate funding for the Alaska Higher Education investment fund for student scholarships and loans. The amendment was passed by the House, 23 to 16. Representative McCabe voted against the amendment and later voted against HB322 when the House passed the bill 25 to 15. It was signed into law on June 29, 2022.
The House vote on the operating budget was 25 for and 14 against. Representative McCabe was excused from the vote. The final House vote for the conference committee budget was 33-7. Representative McCabe voted NO.