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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 |
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| SB 167 — An Act relating to eligibility of criminal offenders for certain benefits, including the permanent fund dividend; relating to a permanent… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 35 — An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; and relating to occupational accident insurance. | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SCR 19 — Extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm; and approving an… | Yea | Apr 10, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 41 — An Act relating to mental health education. | Yea | Apr 10, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 30 — Expressing gratitude for the United States military and supporting increased defense readiness through infrastructure development and… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 185 — An Act relating to the business of insurance; relating to exceptions to prohibited rebates; relating to the powers of the director of the… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 29 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to a public education fund. | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 143 — An Act relating to ethics and budget training for school board members; relating to the terms of office of municipal school board members… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 130 — An Act relating to the fisheries product development tax credit; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 2… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 63 — An Act relating to the Local Boundary Commission; and providing for an effective date. | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 2 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to actions upon veto. | Nay | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 237 — An Act relating to the powers of the commissioner of administration with respect to motor vehicles; relating to electronic identification… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 180 — An Act relating to the development of the Susitna River power project by the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the regulation of… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 164 — An Act eliminating deductions for the remittance of the motor fuel tax, tobacco taxes, and tire fees; relating to discounts on cigarette… | Nay | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 9 — An Act relating to the surrender of infants; relating to civil history; and providing for an effective date. | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 64 — An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to voting; relating to voter registration; relating to election administration… | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 289 — An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations… | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 289 — An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 194 — An Act establishing an income tax on certain entities producing or transporting oil or gas in the state; approving and ratifying the sale… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 194 — An Act establishing an income tax on certain entities producing or transporting oil or gas in the state; approving and ratifying the sale… | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HB 194 — An Act establishing an income tax on certain entities producing or transporting oil or gas in the state; approving and ratifying the sale… | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HJR 29 — Supporting the extension of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14024; supporting the continued national prohibition on… | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 181 — An Act relating to disclosure of information obtained by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to other state agencies. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 158 — An Act relating to administrative areas for regulation of certain commercial set net entry permits; and providing for an effective date. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SB 211 — An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; extending the… | Yea | Mar 16, 2026 | 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
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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…