Sen. James Kaufman

Co-sponsor SJR 11

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognizing the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 and the importance of certain provisions intended to enhance oil spill response capabilities in Western Alaska and the United States Arctic to promote improved safety in shipping commerce, protection of communities in the state, and the health of critical marine resources; urging the United States Coast Guard to consider the unique challenges of the state when developing oil spill response requirements for Western Alaska and the United States Arctic; and urging the deployment of individualized oil spill response resources for the state that use modern technologies to track the operation of large vessels in the region and local service providers with knowledge of the region and local wildlife.

Passed May 8, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 78

In committee · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for certain nonresident postsecondary students; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Apr 24, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR 4

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

Honoring the Alaska-Korea relationship; and celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea, the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement, and the 120th anniversary of the first Korean immigration to the United States.

Passed Apr 3, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 51

In committee · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act exempting veterinarians from the requirements of the controlled substance prescription database; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Mar 24, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 63

In committee · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to restrictions on firearms and other weapons.

In committee Mar 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SJR 9

In committee · Alaska Senate · Lead sponsor

Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund, appropriations from the permanent fund, and the permanent fund dividend.

In committee Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SJR 6

In committee · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring the Alaska-Korea relationship; and celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea, the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement, and the 120th anniversary of the first Korean immigration to the United States.

In committee Mar 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR 6

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

Supporting oil and gas leasing and development within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska; and urging President Biden and the United States Department of the Interior to approve the Willow Master Development Plan.

Passed Mar 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 26

In committee · Alaska Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to special registration plates commemorating peace officers killed in the line of duty.

In committee Feb 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 33

In committee · Alaska Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to the renewable energy grant fund and recommendation program; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Feb 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track