2023 AK Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Alaska Legislature in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

This is our second state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.

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House Votes

1. Sound Money

Designates specie as legal tender in Alaska and prohibits boroughs and cities from levying sales and use taxes on the sale or exchange of specie.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB3 Roll Call 1323949 Passed 25 to 15 on May 11, 2024 See Article I Section 8 Article I Section 10

2. Medicaid Expansion

Expands Medicaid eligibility to include postpartum mothers for up to 12 months, up from 60 days.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB58 Roll Call 1318172 Passed 35 to 3 on May 3, 2023 See Declaration of Independence Article I Section 8

3. Protected Rights

Removes a segment of the bill that allows government to shut down gun stores if they equally shut down every other store at the same time.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB61 Roll Call 1315502 Rejected 3 to 36 on May 1, 2023 See Second Amendment Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

4. Renewable Energy Grant

Continues the renewable energy grant fund until 2033, costing $1.4 million per year.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$5.00/year
HB62 Roll Call 1317879 Passed 35 to 3 on May 3, 2023 See Declaration of Independence Fifth Amendment

5. Federalism

This resolution states the Alaska State Legislature opposes the National Park Service's proposed rule limiting non-subsistence hunting methods.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HJR10 Roll Call 1279427 Passed 31 to 5 on Mar 20, 2023 See Article IV Section 3 10th Amendment

6. Closed Accounts

Mandates the legislative finance division to review and recommend the repeal of inactive state accounts and funds.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB25 Roll Call 1322836 Passed 40 to 0 on May 10, 2023 See Declaration of Independence

How did they vote?

Jamie D. Allard
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-023
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Jennifer Armstrong
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-016
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Benjamin E. Carpenter
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-008
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Ashley E. Carrick
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-035
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Julie  Coulombe
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-011
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Mike Cronk
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-036
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Maxine L. Dibert
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-031
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
David Eastman
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-027
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Bryce  Edgmon
50% Report Score
Independent · Dist. HD-037
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
William Z. Fields
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-017
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Neal W. Foster
50% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-039
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Alyse S. Galvin
33% Report Score
Independent · Dist. HD-014
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Andrew T. Gray
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-020
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Cliff Groh
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-018
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Sara  Hannan
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-004
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Rebecca  Himschoot
50% Report Score
Independent · Dist. HD-002
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Craig W. Johnson
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-010
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
DeLena M. Johnson
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-025
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Andrew L. Josephson
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-013
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Kevin J. McCabe
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-030
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Conrad J. McCormick
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-038
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Thomas W. McKay
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-015
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Donna C. Mears
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-021
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Genevieve G. Mina
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-019
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Daniel H. Ortiz
50% Report Score
Independent · Dist. HD-001
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Josiah Patkotak
N/A Report Score
Independent · Dist. HD-040
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Mike  Prax
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-033
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
George  Rauscher
75% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-029
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Justin  Ruffridge
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-007
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Dan  Saddler
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-024
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Calvin R. Schrage
33% Report Score
Independent · Dist. HD-012
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Laddie Shaw
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-009
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Will B. Stapp
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-032
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Andrea  Story
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-003
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Louise B. Stutes
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-005
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Jesse M. Sumner
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-028
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Cathy  Tilton
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-026
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Frank J. Tomaszewski
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-034
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Sarah L. Vance
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-006
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
Stanley A. Wright
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-022
1. Sound Money
2. Medicaid Expansion
3. Protected Rights
4. Renewable Energy Grant
5. Federalism
6. Closed Accounts
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