Representative Ky Holland
Republican, District 9
State Representative 2024-present
In 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.
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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.
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Representative Holland voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
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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
Representative Kopp returned to the House after winning in district 10. Representative Kopp served as Majority Leader of the bipartisan coalition in the House.
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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.
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Representative Kopp voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
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Representative Kopp met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Julie Coulombe
Republican, District 11
State Representative 2023-present
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.
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Representative Coulombe voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
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Representative Coulombe met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
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Prior Years
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative Coulombe attending a campus meeting and supported two amendments in the Finance Committee for UAA police and athletics.
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Representative Coulombe met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
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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.
In 2023, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Representative Schrage voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
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Representative Schrage met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
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Prior Years
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative Schrage met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
As co-chair of the House Finance Committee, and as a member of the Conference Committee, Representative Josephson 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.
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On the Finance Committee, Representative Josephson 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. He voted for HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Josephson supported HB28 for student loan repayment and the bill was referred to the Rules Committee.
Representative Josephson 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 Josephson met with the co-chair of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association in Juneau and met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association in Anchorage.
Prior Years
During the 2024 session, Representative Josephson continued 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Representative Josephson met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Executive Committee.
Representative Alyse Galvin
Republican, District 14
State Representative 2023-present
As the Chair of the House Education and University Finance 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prior Years
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
In 2023, during 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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative Galvin met with the UAA Faculty and Staff Association Executive Committee during the fall of 2022.
Representative Mia Costello
Democrat, District 15
State Representative 2024-present
Mia Costello returned to the Legislature after winning in District 15. She serves as Minority Leader.
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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.
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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.
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Representative Costello voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Carolyn Hall
Democrat, District 16
State Representative 2024-present
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.
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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.
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Representative Hall voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
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Representative Hall met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
Representative Zack Fields
Democrat, District 17
State Representative 2018-present
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.
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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.
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Representative Fields voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Prior Years
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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative Fields’ meeting with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association was cancelled because of bad weather.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Representative David Nelson
Republican, District 18
State Representative 2024-present
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.
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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.
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Representative Nelson voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Representative Genevieve Mina
Democrat, District 19
State Representative 2023-present
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.
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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.
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Representative Mina voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Prior Years
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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Representative Gray met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
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Representative Gray voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Prior Years
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.
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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.
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Representative Gray voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
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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.
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Representative Gray met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association. Representative Gray has also visited the UAA campus.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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Representative Mears voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Prior Years
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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative Mears voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
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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.
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Representative Mears met with the Executive Committee of the UAA Faculty and Staff Association.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Ted Eischeid
Democrat, District 22
State Representative 2024-present
In his first year in the House, 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.
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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.
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Representative Eischeid voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative Allard voted to sustain the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
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Prior Years
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Republican, District 24
State Representative 2023-present
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.
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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.
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Representative Saddler voted to override the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Prior Years
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative Johnson voted to sustain the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
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Prior Years
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Representative Cathy Tilton
Republican, District 26
State Representative 2015-present
Representative Tilton 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.
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She voted against HB10 to add a faculty member to the BOR. Representative Tilton voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
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Representative Tilton voted to sustain the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
Prior Years
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During 2024, 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.
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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.
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Representative Tilton voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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During the 2022 session, Representative Tilton voted against the House budget and voted NO on the conference committee final budget vote.
Of bills favorable to UA, she voted YES for HB114, YES for HB127, NO for HB229, and voted NO for HB322.
Representative Jubilee Underwood
Republican, District 27
State Representative 2024-present
In 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.
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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
In 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.
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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 George Rauscher
Republican, District 29
State Representative 2017-present
Representative Rauscher 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 Rauscher voted No on HB78 to offer a defined benefit retirement option. HB78 passed the House 21-19 and was referred to the Senate.
Representative Rauscher voted to sustain the governor’s veto of the education funding bill.
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Prior Years
During 2024, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
Representative Kevin McCabe
Republican, District 30
State Representative 2021-present
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.
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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.
Prior Years
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.
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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.
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Representative McCabe voted for HB144 for education tax credits and HB55 (TVEP authorization). These two bills were later incorporated into HB 148.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.