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Shelley Hughes

Shelley Hughes

Senator
Alaska SD-M
Republican
D
64%
Freedom Score
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Reports

2025-2026 Regular Session

Alaska: Senate
Score: 100

Pro-Medicaid Resolution

Called on Alaska's congressional delegation to oppose cuts to federal Medicaid spending.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
SJR15 Passed 14 to 6 on 5/19/2025 See Article I Section 8 Declaration of Independence

Forced Insurance Coverage

Would change Alaska's telehealth laws by requiring health insurers to cover certain services.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
SB83 Passed 14 to 6 on 5/7/2025 See Declaration of Independence First Amendment

State Operating Budget

The primary operating-budget bill for FY2026, authorizing approximately $9.4 billion in total spending across all funds.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No Cost per household: -$34,746.00/year
HB53 Passed 16 to 4 on 5/7/2025 See Declaration of Independence Article I Section 8

Canada Partnership Resolution

Recognizes and honors the relationship between Alaska and Canada.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
HJR11 Passed 13 to 6 on 5/5/2025 See Article I Section 8 Article I Section 10 Declaration of Independence

Childcare Assistance and Grant

Modifies the state's childcare assistance program.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No Cost per household: -$22.52/year
SB95 Passed 16 to 3 on 5/5/2025 See Fifth Amendment Declaration of Independence

Government-school Funding

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No Cost per household: -$1,017.00/year
HB69 Passed 11 to 9 on 4/11/2025 See Declaration of Independence Fifth Amendment
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