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James Kaufman
AK Senate District F
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 19Education 7Economy & Taxes 6Transportation & Infrastructure 5Environment & Energy 4Agriculture 3Banking & Finance 3Civil Rights & Liberties 3Labor & Employment 3Social Services & Welfare 3Criminal Justice & Policing 2Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Housing 2Technology & Privacy 2Healthcare 1Immigration 1Other 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK Senate District F current
Alaska |
Republican | Jan 17, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| AK Senate District F
Alaska |
Republican | Jan 11, 2021 | Jan 16, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| AK House District 28
Alaska |
Republican | — | Jan 11, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (326 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 64 — An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to voting; relating to voter registration; relating to election administration… | Nay | May 12, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 26 — An Act petitioning the United States Department of Transportation to change the time zones of Alaska; exempting the state from daylight… | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 24 — An Act relating to tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking products, nicotine, and products containing nicotine; raising the minimum… | Nay | May 12, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 15 — Calling on the state's congressional delegation to oppose cuts to federal spending on Medicaid. | Nay | May 9, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 8 — Relating to strengthening international relations with Taiwan. | Yea | May 9, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HJR 15 — Urging the Governor, the Department of Natural Resources, division of forestry and fire protection, the Department of Public Safety… | Yea | May 9, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HJR 15 — Urging the Governor, the Department of Natural Resources, division of forestry and fire protection, the Department of Public Safety… | Yea | May 9, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HJR 5 — Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to reinstate the Secure Rural Schools and Community… | Yea | May 9, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 152 — An Act renaming Ruby Airport as Harold Esmailka Airport; and providing for an effective date. | Yea | May 9, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 83 — An Act relating to health care insurance; relating to insurance reimbursement for health care services provided through telehealth… | Nay | May 7, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 83 — An Act relating to health care insurance; relating to insurance reimbursement for health care services provided through telehealth… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 55 — An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 55 — An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 53 — An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 53 — An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 53 — An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 53 — An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds… | Nay | May 7, 2025 | fail | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 53 — An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | fail | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 19 — Urging the United States Congress to honor the terms of the Mineral Leasing Act and the Alaska Statehood Act and provide the state with a… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 10 — Encouraging the United States Congress to award Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War the Congressional Gold Medal. | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HJR 11 — Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and Alaska. | Nay | May 5, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 183 — An Act relating to hindering the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the powers of the Legislative Budget and Audit… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 137 — An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; extending the termination date of the Board of… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 97 — An Act establishing a big game guide concession area permit program on land in the state; relating to the duties of the Big Game Commercial… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 96 — An Act relating to education tax credits for certain payments and contributions for child care and child care facilities; relating to the… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (9 as lead sponsor)
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SB 263
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An Act repealing the child care facility revolving loan fund; repealing the child care facility revolving loan fund foreclosure expense account; repealing the…
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SB 264
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An Act relating to the housing assistance loan program; repealing the home ownership assistance fund; repealing the operating loss reserve account; repealing…
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SB 37
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An Act relating to the Executive Budget Act; relating to strategic plans, mission statements, performance plans, and financial plans for executive branch…
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SB 36
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An Act relating to an appropriation limit; relating to the budget responsibilities of the governor; and providing for an effective date.
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SJR 4
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Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation limit.
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SB 163
AK · —
An Act relating to inactive state accounts and funds; repealing the public access fund; repealing the Alaska temporary assistance program emergency account…
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SB 38
AK · —
An Act establishing the office of information technology; relating to information technology projects undertaken by state agencies; and providing for an…
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SJR 5
AK · —
Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund, appropriations from the permanent fund, and the…
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SB 198
AK · —
An Act relating to the teachers' defined contribution retirement plan; relating to the public employees' defined contribution retirement plan; and providing…