HOUSE
JEREMY BYNUM
34th-34th Legislature (2025 -2026)
Email: [email protected]
District: 1
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-686-3824
State Capitol Room 400
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-3824
Interim Contact
1900 First Ave
Ketchikan AK, 99901
Phone: 907-228-2286
2025-2026 Representative
EDUCATION::
Portland State University, B.S. Electrical Engineering, 2005
USAF Advanced Electronics, 1998
USAF Journeyman Power, 1997
MILITARY SERVICE::
US Air Force, 1995-2000
Air National Guard, 2001-2003
POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS::
Assembly, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, 2020-present
Assembly/School Board Liaison Committee, 2022, 2023-present
(Vice Chair)
UAS Ketchikan Campus Advisory Council, 2021-present
Joint Borough-City Cooperative Relations Committee, 2020-2022
Lobbying Executive Committee, 2021
Planning Commission Code and Planning Sub Committee, 2020
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS::
Electric Division Manager, Ketchikan Public Utilities (KPU), 2022-present
Engineering Manager, KPU, 2016-2022
Board of Directors, SEAPA, 2020-2021, 2023-present
Engineer/Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 2006-2016
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIPS::
American Legion and VFW
Rotary, First City
Navy League
Elks, Wrangell 1595
SPECIAL INTERESTS::
Family, fishing, boating, travel, officiating sports, aviation,
automotive, and education.
OTHER::
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Alaska with 22+ years of working experience in energy and hydroelectric power.
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERM FUND; EMPLOYMENT; ELIGIBILITY | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
CHAPTER 7 SLA 25 | 06/11/2025 | ||
| APPROP: SPECIAL EDUCATION APPROPRIATION | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
(H) FIN | 02/21/2025 | ||
| FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
(H) FSH | 01/20/2026 | ||
| TECHINCAL READINESS & CAREER TRAINING | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
(H) EDC | 02/23/2026 | ||
| SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
(H) CRA | 02/23/2026 | ||
| SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 07/16/2025 | ||
| ANCSA RESOLUTION | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
(H) TRB | 02/18/2026 | ||
| CLEAN UP MARINE DEBRIS | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
(H) TRB | 02/23/2026 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIE AS LEGAL TENDER | REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE |
(H) FIN | 05/18/2025 | ||
| DISABLED VETERANS: RETIREMENT BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(S) FIN | 05/17/2025 | ||
| STATEWIDE PUBLIC & COMMUNITY TRANSIT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
(S) RLS | 03/25/2026 | ||
| FOSTER CHILDREN PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GRAY |
(S) FIN | 05/16/2025 | ||
| RAILROAD CORP. FINANCING | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 25 | 03/06/2025 | ||
| MAIL THEFT | REPRESENTATIVE COULOMBE |
(H) FIN | 04/11/2025 | ||
| DESIGNATE STATE DINOSAUR | REPRESENTATIVE STAPP |
(H) STA | 02/10/2025 | ||
| REJECT COMP COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE STAPP |
(H) RLS | 02/10/2025 | ||
| RESIDENCY REQ: HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
(S) RES | 03/27/2026 | ||
| HOME CARE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADV BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE PRAX |
(H) FIN | 04/25/2025 | ||
| CRIMES AGAINST MINORS; AGE CONSENT TO 18 | REPRESENTATIVE GRAY |
(S) JUD | 05/19/2025 | ||
| REINSTATEMENT NATIVE CORP/RELIGIOUS CORP | REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER |
(S) L&C | 03/04/2026 | ||
| PAID SICK LEAVE EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE RUFFRIDGE |
(H) L&C | 03/28/2025 | ||
| OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT | REPRESENTATIVE JIMMIE |
(S) FIN | 05/13/2025 | ||
| AIDEA FINANCE WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOP. | REPRESENTATIVE STORY |
(S) FIN | 03/02/2026 | ||
| INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
(H) FIN | 05/12/2025 | ||
| NAME STATE VEGETABLE GIANT CABBAGE | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON BY REQUEST |
(H) RLS | 02/04/2026 | ||
| ECONOMIC DEV:AK-IRELAND TRADE COMM. | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(S) STA | 03/30/2026 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE COULOMBE |
(H) CRA | 02/04/2026 | ||
| US MARINE CORPS 250TH BIRTHDAY | REPRESENTATIVE UNDERWOOD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 17 | 07/11/2025 | ||
| AWARD HMONG VETERANS CONGRES. GOLD MEDAL | REPRESENTATIVE D.NELSON |
(H) RLS | 03/05/2025 | ||
| RECOGNIZING ALASKA/CANADA RELATIONSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE KOPP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/16/2025 | ||
| AFGHANS, SP. IMMIGRANT VISAS, ASSISTANCE | REPRESENTATIVE STAPP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 07/16/2025 | ||
| PORT MACKENZIE & NORTHERN RAIL EXTENSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE |
(S) RLS | 05/16/2025 | ||
| WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/16/2025 | ||
| URGING SUPPORT FOR AKLNG | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
(S) RES | 05/13/2025 | ||
| HIRING OF APPRENTICES/VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE D.NELSON |
(S) L&C | 02/18/2026 | ||
| FEDERAL CONST. CONVENTION: TERM LIMITS | REPRESENTATIVE TOMASZEWSKI |
(H) STA | 04/22/2025 | ||
| WAIVE VISA FEES FOR TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE GALVIN |
(S) EDC | 03/23/2026 | ||
| ALCOHOL: SALE, WARNING SIGNS | SENATOR MERRICK |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 25 | 04/26/2025 | ||
| ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME | SENATOR MERRICK |
(H) STA | 05/13/2025 | ||
| FIRE STATION GRANT PROGRAM | SENATOR STEDMAN |
(H) FIN | 03/05/2026 | ||
| ANWR & NAT'L PETRO RESERVE: STATE SHARE | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 07/16/2025 |