HOUSE
DONNA MEARS
33rd-34th Legislature (2023 -2026)
Email: [email protected]
District: 21
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 888-478-3438
State Capitol Room 102
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-3438
Interim Contact
1500 W Benson Blvd
Anchorage AK, 99503
Phone: 907-269-0100
2023-2024 Representative
2025-2026 Representative
RESIDENCY:
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA: 27 years
EDUCATION :
American Embassy School - New Delhi, India
Hillsborough High School – New Jersey
Rutgers University - Bioenvironmental Engineering
University of Michigan - Master of Urban Planning
POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS :
Representative - Alaska State Legislature
Co-chair – Anchorage Delegation
Co-chair – Food & Farm Caucus
Executive Board – Northeast Community Council
Chair – Anchorage Health and Human Services Commission
Chair - On-Site Water and Wastewater Technical Review Board
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS :
Central Environmental, Inc. - A Bering Straits Native Corporation
MOA Solid Waste Services, Garness Engineering Group, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage Health Department
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIPS :
Solid Waste Association of North America, Alaska Chapter – Vice President and Instructor
Winterberry Parent Guild
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School - XC Run & XC Ski Booster Clubs
SPECIAL INTERESTS :
Harvesting local foods from Alaska's rivers and mountains, as well as my own backyard Cheering my kids at XC races Fiber arts
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
(H) FIN | 04/23/2025 | ||
| SUMMER EBT BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
(H) HSS | 03/24/2025 | ||
| CRIM. CONV. OVERTURNED: RECEIVE PAST PFD | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
(H) JUD | 03/25/2026 | ||
| OIL AND GAS DATA | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
(H) RES | 04/22/2025 | ||
| LNG IMPORT FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
(H) L&C | 03/05/2026 | ||
| LARGE ENERGY USE FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
(H) ENE | 01/20/2026 | ||
| AGRICULTURAL LAND LEASES | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
(H) RES | 02/06/2026 | ||
| AMEND UNIFORM RULES: ABSTAIN FROM VOTING | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
(H) RLS | 04/30/2025 | ||
| UNIFORM RULES: COMMITTEE RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
(H) STA | 04/25/2025 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPAIGN FINANCE;CONTRIBUTION LIMITS;APOC | REPRESENTATIVE SCHRAGE |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 05/20/2025 | ||
| STATEWIDE PUBLIC & COMMUNITY TRANSIT PLAN | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
(S) RLS | 03/25/2026 | ||
| FOSTER CHILDREN PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT | REPRESENTATIVE GRAY |
(S) FIN | 05/16/2025 | ||
| EDUCATION: FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
VETO SUSTAINED | 04/17/2025 | ||
| PAYMENT OF CONTRACTS | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
(H) FIN | 01/30/2026 | ||
| SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE BYNUM |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 07/16/2025 | ||
| WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS | REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/16/2025 | ||
| PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS | REPRESENTATIVE HALL |
TRANSMITTED TO (S) | 03/30/2026 | ||
| WAIVE VISA FEES FOR TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE GALVIN |
(S) EDC | 03/23/2026 | ||
| HONORING THE ENERGY COUNCIL | SENATOR STEDMAN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 18 | 07/16/2025 |