Alaska Votes

SJR15 called on Alaska's congressional delegation to oppose cuts to federal Medicaid spending, warning that reductions would threaten healthcare access across the state, especially for low-income residents, seniors, people with disabilities, and rural communities that rely heavily on Medicaid-supported providers and services.

The Alaska State Senate passed SJR15 on May 19, 2025 by a vote of 14 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because neither healthcare nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Medicaid, as with many other "entitlement programs," discriminatorily and unjustly provides "eligible" low-income persons, who have little or no tax liability, with government funds at the expense of other hard-working citizens. Alaska must reject the use of taxpayer dollars for this ever-expanding and unsustainable federal-state program that is not authorized under Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

SB96 expands Alaska's education tax-credit system to cover certain employer payments and contributions for childcare and childcare facilities, while also amending several existing tax-credit statutes tied to insurance, income, oil and gas, mining, fisheries, and related taxes.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed SB96 on May 16, 2025 by a vote of 35 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands tax credits to subsidize childcare, thereby using the tax code to favor a specific industry and encourage greater government involvement in the economy. Rather than promoting personal responsibility and free-market solutions, such policies distort the market and shift costs through government-backed incentives. A truly free and constitutional system would allow the private sector to respond to childcare needs without state interference or policies that pick winners and losers.

HB78 makes major changes to the Public Employees' Retirement System and Teachers' Retirement System by reopening a defined-benefit pension option for certain public employees and teachers. It would allow some new hires to choose between the defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans, and allow current teachers and public workers in the defined-contribution plan to use their account balances to purchase past service in the defined-benefit system.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB78 on May 12, 2025 by a vote of 21 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill could realistically add $7 billion in additional costs to future state budgets, according to the Reason Foundation, and reintroduce Alaska to significant pension risk. These government positions should not exist in the first place, as they lie outside the proper role of government. Government pensions are a gross waste of money when plenty of private-sector investment options are available. This legislation expands the size and cost of government by reviving a pension system rooted in collectivist principles.

HJR11 recognizes and honors the relationship between Alaska and Canada, emphasizing their shared economic, transportation, tourism, cultural, and security ties, and urging continued strong cooperation between Alaska, Canada, and related partners.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HJR11 on May 7, 2025 by a vote of 34 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because resolutions promoting closer ties with foreign governments blur the lines of state and national sovereignty, and encourage regional integration at the expense of constitutional government. Article I of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and restricts states from entering into agreements with foreign powers without congressional consent. The United States should pursue an America First policy that protects national independence rather than advance cross-border political and economic integration.

SB53 is the primary operating-budget bill for FY2026, authorizing approximately $9.4 billion in total spending across all funds—including the Unrestricted General Fund (UGF), federal receipts, and other state sources—for state government operations, loan programs, supplemental appropriations, and related items such as education, healthcare (including Medicaid), corrections, infrastructure, and a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend. It creates significant structural deficits, drains state savings, and massive increases for K-12 education.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB53 on May 7, 2025 by a vote of 16 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this budget continues to fund programs that fall outside the proper role of government, especially in education. It also commits taxpayers to a level of spending that is fiscally irresponsible and unsustainable. Such appropriations expand government; undermine limited, constitutional government; and place a heavier burden on Alaskans.

SB83 would change Alaska's telehealth laws by requiring health insurers to cover certain telehealth services and setting reimbursement rules for those services, including payment-rate standards.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB83 on May 7, 2025 by a vote of 14 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands government control over health insurance by mandating coverage for certain telehealth services and imposing reimbursement rules, including payment-rate standards. Rather than allowing competition and the free market to determine coverage and pricing, it gives the state greater power to regulate private insurance. Such interference increases bureaucracy, raises costs, and extends government into an area that lies outside of its proper role.

SB95 modifies the state's childcare assistance program by raising the income eligibility threshold to 105% of the state's median household income, introducing a sliding fee scale that caps family contributions at no more than 7% of monthly income, and requiring grant-receiving providers to reserve at least 15% of subsidized slots for assisted children. The bill also supports "high-quality providers" through grants, and encourages employer involvement via tax credits for childcare expenses.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB95 on May 5, 2025 by a vote of 16 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because, rather than promoting personal responsibility and a limited government role in the economy, SB95 expands the state's childcare assistance program through taxpayer-funded subsidies, grants, and tax credits that prop up a specific industry. By raising the income eligibility threshold, capping family contributions, and requiring providers to reserve subsidized slots, the bill further expands government welfare and distorts the market. A truly free and constitutional system would allow the private sector to respond to childcare needs without state interference or redistribution schemes that pick winners and losers.

HJR11 recognizes and honors the relationship between Alaska and Canada, emphasizing their shared economic, transportation, tourism, cultural, and security ties and urging continued strong cooperation between Alaska, Canada, and related partners.

The Alaska State Senate passed HJR11 on May 5, 2025 by a vote of 13 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because resolutions promoting closer ties with foreign governments can blur the lines of state and national sovereignty and encourage regional integration at the expense of constitutional government. Article I of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and restricts states from entering into agreements with foreign powers without congressional consent. The United States should pursue an America First policy that protects national independence rather than advances cross-border political and economic integration.

HB26 requires the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to develop and maintain a statewide public and community transit plan. The bill updates DOT&PF's duties to include comprehensive planning for public-transportation systems across Alaska, covering buses, community transit services, and ferry operators. It emphasizes improved access, coordination, and inclusion of needs for people with disabilities and rural communities.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB26 on May 2, 2025 by a vote of 22 to 17. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands the role of government in transportation by requiring the state to develop and maintain a comprehensive statewide transit plan. Transportation should be left to the free market, not placed under broader government planning and coordination. Such policies grow government beyond its proper, limited role.

HB69 increases the state's base student allocation for public schools by an inflation-based amount tied to the Alaska consumer price index, plus an additional $1,000, with further yearly increases in 2026 and 2027 that also include extra dollar boosts, and automatic inflation adjustments each year after 2028. It was designed to raise and then permanently index Alaska's per-student education funding.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB69 on April 11, 2025 by a vote of 21 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands government funding and control over education—an area that properly belongs to parents and families, not the state. By allocating additional taxpayer dollars to a government-run education system, the Legislature reinforces a monopoly that crowds out private schools and homeschooling. True educational freedom cannot be achieved through compulsory, state-funded schooling, but only when parents are free to direct their children's education without state interference or coerced public financing.

HB69 increases the state's base student allocation for public schools by an inflation-based amount tied to the Alaska consumer price index, plus an additional $1,000, with further yearly increases in 2026 and 2027 that also include extra dollar boosts, and automatic inflation adjustments each year after 2028. It was designed to raise and then permanently index Alaska's per-student education funding.

The Alaska State Senate passed HB69 on April 11, 2025 by a vote of 11 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands government funding and control over education—an area that properly belongs to parents and families, not the state. By allocating additional taxpayer dollars to a government-run education system, the Legislature reinforces a monopoly that crowds out private schools and homeschooling. True educational freedom cannot be achieved through compulsory, state-funded schooling, but only when parents are free to direct their children's education without state interference or coerced public financing.

SB43 formally establishes March as Women's History Month in Alaska statute.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed SB43 on March 28, 2025 by a vote of 33 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government should not be in the business of creating official identity-based observances that divide people by sex. While honoring women's contributions may be well-intended, the proper role of government is to protect the rights of all citizens, not promote group classifications or symbolic declarations. Equal justice under law rests on the principle that all are created equal, recognized in the Declaration of Independence and reaffirmed in the 14th Amendment.

SB22 establishes Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed SB22 on May 15, 2024 by a vote of 37 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the United States already observed 10 federal holidays and the state of Alaska observed 11. At the federal level, Juneteenth was designated as “National Independence Day”, falsely implying differing independence days based on race. This aligns with divisive strategies, akin to communist tactics of “dividing the people.”

HB50 creates a regulatory framework for underground carbon storage under the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. It establishes funds like the Carbon Storage Closure Trust and regulates storage leases and exploration licenses. The main incentive for companies is the federal 45Q tax credit. While it also addresses geothermal resources and gas storage, the bill primarily adds regulations for carbon capture and includes provisions for Cook Inlet oil and gas projects.

The Alaska State Senate passed HB50 on May 15, 2024 by a vote of 17 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands government by introducing regulations that infringe on individual freedom and economic liberty. Taxpayer funds should not be used to support compliance with Agenda 2030, as it is unconstitutional. Additionally, this regulatory framework prioritizes international agendas over U.S. sovereignty and control, further increasing government intervention in private sector activities.

HB345 creates disaster relief grants for Alaska unit owners to cover common disaster-related expenses. It also sets requirements for municipalities and regional housing authorities to apply for harbor facility grants for construction, expansion, or repairs. Applicants must show a capital improvement project, provide matching funds, have insurance, follow a maintenance plan, and ensure safety ladders are installed.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB345 on May 15, 2024 by a vote of 30 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government should neither issue unconstitutional taxpayer-funded grants nor replace public charity. This bill expands government, picks winners and losers, and fosters dependence on government assistance. When the government intervenes in areas outside its proper role, it erodes individual and business autonomy, especially since government aid often comes with strings attached.

HB50 creates a regulatory framework for underground carbon storage under the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. It establishes funds like the Carbon Storage Closure Trust and regulates storage leases and exploration licenses. The main incentive for companies is the federal 45Q tax credit. While it also addresses geothermal resources and gas storage, the bill primarily adds regulations for carbon capture and includes provisions for Cook Inlet oil and gas projects.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB50 on May 15, 2024 by a vote of 37 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill expands government by introducing regulations that infringe on individual freedom and economic liberty. Taxpayer funds should not be used to support compliance with Agenda 2030, as it is unconstitutional. Additionally, this regulatory framework prioritizes international agendas over U.S. sovereignty and control, further increasing government intervention in private sector activities.

HB345 creates disaster relief grants for Alaska unit owners to cover common disaster-related expenses. It also sets requirements for municipalities and regional housing authorities to apply for harbor facility grants for construction, expansion, or repairs. Applicants must show a capital improvement project, provide matching funds, have insurance, follow a maintenance plan, and ensure safety ladders are installed.

The Alaska State Senate passed HB345 on May 14, 2024 by a vote of 19 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government should neither issue unconstitutional taxpayer-funded grants nor replace public charity. This bill expands government, picks winners and losers, and fosters dependence on government assistance. When the government intervenes in areas outside its proper role, it erodes individual and business autonomy, especially since government aid often comes with strings attached.

HB273 expands the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's (AHFC) role, allowing it to issue or purchase mortgage loans to improve housing affordability, especially in underserved areas. The bill also supports green energy by funding energy-efficient housing and renewable energy projects.

The Alaska State Senate passed HB273 on May 14, 2024 by a vote of 18 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill imposes unnecessary government interference in the housing market, which should naturally determine housing costs. The subsidized loan program unfairly favors certain groups, effectively picking winners and losers, while moving toward socialism by misusing taxpayer funds for subsidized housing. Furthermore, it feeds into "green energy" initiatives based on the discredited "climate change" agenda, diverting resources from market-driven solutions and fiscal responsibility.

HB183 requires that all school-sponsored athletic teams be designated as either male, female, or coeducational, with female teams restricted to participants identified as female at birth.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB183 on May 12, 2024 by a vote of 22 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the Left has been promoting radical Marxist notions that someone can self-identify as any gender they choose, leading to situations that allow biological males to compete in women's sports. This bill rightfully protects the integrity of female sports by ensuring fairness and safety for women and girls. The indoctrination behind choosing pronouns and gender identity is both scientifically unsound and immoral. Biblically and biologically, there are only two genders.

HB3 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. It also defines "specie" as gold or silver valued primarily by metal content, in coin or bullion form, and includes provisions for additional forms of legal tender.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB3 on May 11, 2024 by a vote of 25 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill is a strong step toward restoring constitutional money in compliance with Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution and returning to the gold standard.

HB17 requires insurance in Alaska to cover contraceptives and related services without cost-sharing. It mandates 12-month prescriptions and ensures coverage for switching methods. The state's medical assistance program will also cover these services.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB17 on May 10, 2024 by a vote of 29 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayers should not fund contraceptives, and mandating insurance companies to cover something that potentially violates their beliefs is a gross government overreach. Additionally, healthcare and social welfare should not be government obligations. This bill is not authorized under Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

SB22 establishes Juneteenth Day as a legal holiday.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB22 on May 3, 2023 by a vote of 16 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the United States observes 10 federal holidays and the state of Alaska already observes 11. At the federal level, Juneteenth was designated as “National Independence Day” instead of July 4, falsely implies differing independence days based on race. This aligns with divisive strategies, akin to communist tactics of “dividing the people.”

HB375 prohibits state agencies and local governments in Alaska from restricting the use or sale of motor vehicles based on their energy sources, such as gasoline, diesel, electricity, or hydrogen.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB375 on May 1, 2024 by a vote of 23 to 17. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this legislation supports individual choice in the vehicle market for both producers and consumers, free from government interference. States have a responsibility to protect their citizens from government overreach and the global push to combat so-called "climate change."

SB240 allows minors aged 16 and older to consent to behavioral and mental health services independently. It also authorizes school personnel to recommend behavioral health or mental health professionals to these students.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB240 on April 24, 2024 by a vote of 14 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a child’s healthcare decisions should be under the authority of their parents, not the government. Parental rights are fundamental, protected by both the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Additionally, minors are not yet mature enough to give informed consent independently, making parental involvement essential in any healthcare decisions—not the government.

SB179 prohibits the state of Alaska and municipalities from taxing the transfer of real property, including home rule and general law municipalities, preventing them from imposing sales or use taxes on these transactions.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB179 on April 3, 2024 by a vote of 16 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because real property taxes, like income taxes, are immoral and anti-constitutional acts of government-imposed theft. Since property is tied to ownership, only when a person or business is secure in the possession of their property can they have the freedom to exercise self-government. Every attack on private property is, therefore, an attack on individual liberty. The U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment were written to safeguard “private property” and prevent “any State” from depriving “any person” of “property, without due process of law.”

SB140 increases funding for educator salaries and retention bonuses and enhancing internet service funding for schools. It requires school districts to report on their efforts and provides an appeal process for charter schools facing termination, along with support for them. The bill adjusts student transportation funding based on district needs, raises the base student allocation to $6,640, boosts funding for correspondence programs, and allocates $500 per student in grades K-3 for reading improvement plans.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB140 on February 26, 2024 by a vote of 18 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the U.S. public education system suffers from poor academic performance and the indoctrination of harmful ideologies—creating a significant taxpayer burden that this legislation only exacerbates. This decline appears intentional, aimed at undermining traditional American values. Public education represents an unconstitutional expense that frequently fails to deliver positive outcomes—further perpetuating indoctrination and promoting woke policies.

SB25 mandates the legislative finance division to review and recommend the repeal of inactive state accounts and funds.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed SB25 on May 10, 2023 by a vote of 40 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because it's not too often that elected officials explicitly take action to shrink the size of government. More states should return unused funds and close inactive state accounts.

SB37 makes it a crime to knowingly sell, import, install, or reinstall a replacement airbag that does not comply with federal safety regulations specific to the vehicle’s make, model, and year. Airbag fraud is classified as a class A misdemeanor or a class C felony if it results in death or serious physical injury to another person due to the manufacture, sale, importation, installation, or reinstallation of a replacement airbag.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB37 on May 8, 2023 by a vote of 20 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill infringes on the rights of individuals and businesses by imposing excessive government control over the sale and installation of replacement airbags. States should not hand over sovereignty by adopting federal safety regulations.

SB58 expands Medicaid eligibility to include postpartum mothers for up to 12 months, up from 60 days. Additionally, the Department of Health must submit necessary amendments to the state plan to raise the income threshold for pregnant women and extend postpartum benefits.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB58 on May 5, 2023 by a vote of 19 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the nays because neither health care nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Medicaid, as with many other ‘entitlement programs,’ discriminatorily and unjustly provides “eligible” low-income persons, who have little or no tax liability, with government funds at the expense of other hard-working citizens. Alaska must reject the use of taxpayer dollars for this ever-expanding and unsustainable federal-state program that is not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

SB58 expands Medicaid eligibility to include postpartum mothers for up to 12 months, up from 60 days. Additionally, the Department of Health must submit necessary amendments to the state plan to raise the income threshold for pregnant women and extend postpartum benefits.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed SB58 on May 3, 2023 by a vote of 35 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because neither health care nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Medicaid, as with many other ‘entitlement programs,’ discriminatorily and unjustly provides “eligible” low-income persons, who have little or no tax liability, with government funds at the expense of other hard-working citizens. Alaska must reject the use of taxpayer dollars for this ever-expanding and unsustainable federal-state program that is not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

HB62 continues the renewable energy grant fund until 2033, costing $1.4 million per year.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB62 on May 3, 2023 by a vote of 35 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation creates more government interference in the free-market economy and advances a Marxist climate change agenda. Bills like this bloat budgets, expand government, and lead to government picking winners and losers with taxpayer funds.

HB61 Amendment 2 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. The bills intent is to restrict the ability of state or municipal authorities to regulate firearms and other weapons during declared disaster emergencies, and this amendment ensures that government has no authority at all to shut down businesses.

The Alaska State House of Representatives rejected HB61 Amendment 2 by a vote of 3 to 36. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this amendment removes the draconian language that would allow the government to shut down businesses just like they did during the Covid-19 pandemic. Whether there is a state of emergency or not, our God-given rights as U.S. citizens should not be infringed upon.  The protections listed in this legislation are all covered under the Bill of Rights in the Constitution.

HB62 continues the renewable energy grant fund until 2033, costing $1.4 million per year.

The Alaska State Senate passed HB62 on April 28, 2023 by a vote of 18 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation creates more government interference in the free-market economy and advances a Marxist climate change agenda. Bills like this bloat budgets, expand government, and lead to government picking winners and losers with taxpayer funds.

SB25 mandates the legislative finance division to review and recommend the repeal of inactive state accounts and funds.

The Alaska State Senate passed SB25 on March 31, 2023 by a vote of 19 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because it's not too often that elected officials take blatant action to shrink the size of government. More states should return unused funds and close inactive state accounts.

HJR10 is a resolution that states the Alaska State Legislature opposes the National Park Service's proposed rule limiting non-subsistence hunting methods, asserting it infringes on state wildlife management authority established by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Alaska Constitution, and federal laws.

The Alaska State Senate passed HJR10 on March 27, 2023 by a vote of 18 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Article VIII of the Alaska Constitution states that "The legislature shall provide for the utilization, development, and conservation of all natural resources belonging to the State, including land and waters, for the maximum benefit of its people," and "Wherever occurring in their natural state, fish, wildlife, and waters are reserved to the people for common use." Additionally, many other rights allow people to use public lands as they see fit, as these lands are paid for by the taxpayers. However, the National Park Service and "federally owned" land are not authorized under the U.S. Constitution. The National Park Service should hand these lands over to the states and not impede their state constitutions, as the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

HJR10 is a resolution that states the Alaska State Legislature opposes the National Park Service's proposed rule limiting non-subsistence hunting methods, asserting it infringes on state wildlife management authority established by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Alaska Constitution, and federal laws.

The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HJR10 on March 20, 2023 by a vote of 31 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Article VIII of the Alaska Constitution states that "The legislature shall provide for the utilization, development, and conservation of all natural resources belonging to the State, including land and waters, for the maximum benefit of its people," and "Wherever occurring in their natural state, fish, wildlife, and waters are reserved to the people for common use." Additionally, many other rights allow people to use public lands as they see fit, as these lands are paid for by the taxpayers. However, the National Park Service and "federally owned" land are not authorized under the U.S. Constitution. The National Park Service should hand these lands over to the states and not impede their state constitutions, as the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

HA6 would amend SB136, which pertains to limitations on firearms restrictions during a declared disaster emergency, by removing the specified requirement that a person be “qualified under state law” to possess a firearm.

The House failed to pass HA6 on May 18, 2022, by a vote of 2 to 38. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. State government has a duty to secure the individual and unalienable right to self-defense of one’s life, liberty, and property, regardless of a declared "disaster emergency."

HB127 permits the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority to issue up to $1 billion in loans to the University of Alaska and regional health organizations.

The Senate passed HB127 on May 17, 2022, by a vote of 16 to 1. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because municipal bonds are tools of state-sanctioned public debt, which immorally and unconstitutionally coerce future taxpayers to subsidize various projects conceived outside the limited purpose and scope of local government. Alaska ought not to disparage its citizens of their property rights or income.

SB156 would prohibit a state agency or political subdivision from requiring an individual to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and protect an individual against unlawful discrimination by a person, employer, or government entity based on their COVID-19 vaccination status.

The House failed to discharge SB156 from committee on May 15, 2022, by a vote of 14 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because vaccine mandates should be opposed, as an individual’s non-injurious activities, including personal health care decisions, are not the legitimate object of government, nor should be under federal, state, or local jurisdiction in the United States. To compel American citizens to receive medical treatment would be to violate their fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

SJR15 recognizes the "importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement" in providing the "framework for much of [the] bilateral trade" between the "integrated economies" of Canada and Alaska, as well as "important updates to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)."

The Senate passed SJR15 on March 18, 2022, by a vote of 17 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because the U.S. should withdraw from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)—a dangerous replacement of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which unconstitutionally seeks to end U.S. national sovereignty by advancing regional integration and establishing a North American Union.

SJR15 recognizes the "importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement" in providing the "framework for much of [the] bilateral trade" between the "integrated economies" of Canada and Alaska, as well as "important updates to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)."

The House passed SJR15 on March 16, 2022, by a vote of 37 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the U.S. should withdraw from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)—a dangerous replacement of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which unconstitutionally seeks to end U.S. national sovereignty by advancing regional integration and establishing a North American Union.

HA2 would amend SB3006, which relates to telemedicine, to exclude the prescribing of an abortion-inducing drug from telehealth services that can be provided without first conducting an in-person physical examination.

The House failed to pass HA2 on September 12, 2021, by a vote of 15 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because Alaska should act to ban abortion and secure the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

SA11 would amend HB69, Alaska’s budget bill for fiscal year 2021-22, to ensure that no state funds be expended on an entity that mandates its employees to receive a vaccine approved under an Emergency Use Authorization granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The Senate failed to pass SA11 on May 19, 2021, by a vote of 10 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because vaccine mandates should be opposed, as an individual’s non-injurious activities, including personal health care decisions, are private matters that should not be under federal, state, or local jurisdiction in the United States. To compel American citizens to receive medical treatment would be to violate their fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

SA13 would amend HB69, Alaska’s budget bill for fiscal year 2021-22, to prohibit Medicaid-covered abortions or services relating to abortion.

The Senate failed to pass SA13 on May 19, 2021, by a vote of 10 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because Alaska should act to ban abortion (not to mention taxpayer-funded Medicaid services) and secure the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

SA3 would amend, HB69, Alaska’s budget bill for fiscal year 2021-22, to prevent public funds from being used to teach critical race theory in public schools.

The Senate failed to pass SA3 on May 19, 2021, by a vote of 9 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because education--let alone efforts to indoctrinate children with false, race-based historical narratives--is not the role of government. Rather, a child's education is the responsibility of, as well as a fundamental right of choice retained by, his or her parents. Forcing American citizens to furnish taxpayer money for a compulsory, failing, and government-run K-12 school system violates individual protections guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment.

16.00 HA57 would amend HB69, Alaska’s budget bill for fiscal year 2021-22, by directing state agencies to identify additional means of cutting spending so that per capita state spending is reduced to not more than twice the national average by the end of FY 2023.

The House failed to pass HA57 on May 10, 2021, by a vote of 12 to 27. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because Alaska routinely has the nation’s highest annual per capita state spending, far above the national average. Much of this spending involves the use of federal taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.  

SA39 would amend HB76, which extends the COVID-19 public health disaster emergency declared by the Governor on January 15, 2021, to include the following provisions: the Governor may not declare a disaster emergency unless authorized by a majority vote of the Legislature; and the Legislature may terminate a disaster emergency by a majority vote.

The Senate failed to pass SA39 on April 28, 2021, by a vote of 4 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because Article II, Section 1, of the Alaska Constitution vests lawmaking power in the Senate and the House of Representatives, not the Governor. Each state, under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.

HA4 would amend HB76, which extends the COVID-19 public health disaster emergency declared by the Governor on January 15, 2021, to include the following provisions: the Governor may not declare a disaster emergency unless authorized by a majority vote of the Legislature; and the Legislature may terminate a disaster emergency by a majority vote.

The House failed to pass HA4 on March 25, 2021, by a vote of 17 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because Article II, Section 1, of the Alaska Constitution vests lawmaking power in the Senate and the House of Representatives, not the Governor. Each state, under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.