HOUSE
SARAH VANCE
31st-34th Legislature (2019 -2026)
Email: [email protected]
District: 31
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-665-2689
State Capitol Room 114
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-2689
Interim Contact
270 W Pioneer Ave
Homer AK, 99603
Phone: 907-235-2921
2019-2024 Representative
2025-2026 Representative
Summary:
I want to bring back the character of "small town" Alaska that we know and love; a place that is safe, vibrant and bursting with opportunity! My husband, Jeff, and I are raising our four children in Homer, just around the corner from where I grew up.
As a young Alaskan, my first jobs were working in the fishing and tourism industries and helping with the family business.
I graduated from our local university with degrees in Small Business and Accounting, traveled the world doing mission work, and have run my own businesses. These past several years have been spent discovering ways to serve our community through actively participating in the governmental process; researching legislative bills and advocating for accountability. With a solid understanding of the needs of our district, I know what it takes to put fish in the freezer and bread on the table.
Legislative Service:
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUTKA BAY HATCHERY | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) RLS | 02/17/2022 | ||
| VISION REQ./ONLINE DRIVER LICENSE RENEWAL | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) STA | 03/17/2021 | ||
| BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPERING; VOTER REG; MAIL | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) JUD | 04/28/2021 | ||
| POWER OF GOVERNOR IN EMERGENCY | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) STA | 05/19/2021 | ||
| CONTRACTS: PROHIBIT ISRAEL DISCRIMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2022 | ||
| NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) STA | 01/18/2022 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIT OF CARES ACT FUNDS | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(H) CRA | 02/18/2021 | ||
| BUSINESS/PROF. LICENSE IMMUNITY COVID-19 | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) L&C | 02/18/2021 | ||
| BALLOT CUSTODY/TAMPER; VOTING; VOTER REG | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(H) STA | 02/18/2021 | ||
| OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ALL YEAR | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
(H) FIN | 05/05/2022 | ||
| NAMING VIETNAM HELI. PILOTS' MEM. BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE SHAW |
CHAPTER 30 SLA 21 | 08/28/2021 | ||
| SHELLFISH PROJECTS; HATCHERIES; FEES | REPRESENTATIVE ORTIZ |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 22 | 07/08/2022 | ||
| ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY OPERATIONS BOARD | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 21 | 07/13/2021 | ||
| STATE GOV'T FINANCES: WEBSITE | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(H) STA | 02/18/2021 | ||
| CONCURRENT SECONDARY & TRADE SCHOOL | REPRESENTATIVE MCCARTY |
(H) L&C | 04/04/2022 | ||
| AQUATIC FARMING & HATCHERY SITE LEASES | REPRESENTATIVE STORY |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 21 | 06/15/2021 | ||
| STATE RECOGNITION OF TRIBES | REPRESENTATIVE ZULKOSKY |
CHAPTER 42 SLA 22 | 07/28/2022 | ||
| FILLING VACANCY IN LEGISLATURE | REPRESENTATIVE CARPENTER |
(H) STA | 03/03/2021 | ||
| NAMING CONGRESSMAN DON YOUNG BRIDGE | REPRESENTATIVE GILLHAM |
(H) TRA | 03/10/2021 | ||
| PFD CONTRIBUTIONS TO GENERAL FUND | REPRESENTATIVE PRAX |
(H) RLS | 03/16/2022 | ||
| VEHICLE TITLE & PLATES; DRIVER'S LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE SCHRAGE |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 22 | 08/10/2022 | ||
| GOLD AND SILVER SPECIE AS LEGAL TENDER | REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE |
(H) CRA | 04/09/2021 | ||
| ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FOR STATE BENEFITS | REPRESENTATIVE SNYDER |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 22 | 06/29/2022 | ||
| COVID-19 VACCINE RIGHTS | REPRESENTATIVE CARPENTER |
(H) CRA | 04/14/2021 | ||
| NOTICE OF EMERGENCY RESPONDER PROTECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE GILLHAM |
(H) L&C | 04/16/2021 | ||
| LIMITATIONS ON FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
(H) CRA | 04/16/2021 | ||
| STATE AGENCY PUBLICATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE KAUFMAN |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 22 | 08/25/2022 | ||
| SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGETS; TENURED NONRET | REPRESENTATIVE GILLHAM |
(H) EDC | 04/28/2021 | ||
| LICENSE PLATES: FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS | REPRESENTATIVE KAUFMAN |
(H) STA | 05/05/2021 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOLS: NONDISCRIMINATION; TENETS | REPRESENTATIVE MCKAY |
(H) EDC | 01/18/2022 | ||
| DESIGNATE SEX FOR SCHOOL-SPONSORED SPORTS | REPRESENTATIVE MCKAY |
(H) EDC | 01/18/2022 | ||
| RELIGIOUS SERVICES DURING DISASTERS | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
(H) STA | 01/18/2022 | ||
| JAMES "HOBO JIM" VARSOS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE GILLHAM |
(H) STA | 01/18/2022 | ||
| A: OIL & GAS TAX CREDIT FUND APPROP. | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(H) FIN | 02/17/2022 | ||
| FOOD STRATEGY TASK FORCE; LOAN PROGRAMS | REPRESENTATIVE SNYDER |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 22 | 08/26/2022 | ||
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL OFFENSES/CONSENT | REPRESENTATIVE RASMUSSEN |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 22 | 07/28/2022 | ||
| OPTIMUM NO. COMM. FISHERY ENTRY PERMITS | REPRESENTATIVE KREISS-TOMKINS |
(H) FSH | 02/22/2022 | ||
| WAIVER FROM PASSENGER VESSEL SERVICES ACT | REPRESENTATIVE MCKAY |
(H) AET | 02/18/2021 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 05/12/2021 | ||
| RESOLUTION: FED SAFE BANKING ACT/CANNABIS | REPRESENTATIVE RASMUSSEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 6 | 06/16/2021 | ||
| NAT'L PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE PATKOTAK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 04/19/2022 | ||
| LICENSE MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE PARAMEDICS | SENATOR REVAK |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 21 | 08/25/2021 | ||
| STATE GOV'T FINANCES: WEBSITE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 22 | 09/02/2022 | ||
| COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | SENATOR STEVENS |
(H)HELD IN 2ND TO 5/18 | 05/17/2022 | ||
| ABANDONED VEHICLES; PRIVATE PROPERTY | SENATOR KIEHL |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 21 | 08/16/2021 | ||
| LIMITATIONS ON FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS | SENATOR MYERS |
IN SECOND READING(H) | 05/18/2022 | ||
| PROHIBIT COVID-19 VACCINE DISCRIMINATION | SENATOR REINBOLD |
(H) STA | 03/18/2022 | ||
| HUNTING LICENSE/PERMIT; CHARITABLE GAMING | SENATOR REVAK |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 22 | 06/29/2022 | ||
| TRANSFER PERSONAL USE CABIN PERMITS | SENATOR MICCICHE |
IN SECOND READNG(H) | 05/18/2022 |