SENATE
JAMES KAUFMAN
32nd-33rd Legislature (2021 -2024)
Senator James Kaufman
Email: Senator.James.Kaufman@akleg.gov
District: F
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-478-4950
Email: Senator.James.Kaufman@akleg.gov
District: F
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-478-4950
Session Contact
State Capitol Room 115
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-4949
Interim Contact
1500 W Benson Blvd
Anchorage AK, 99503
Phone: 907-269-0244
State Capitol Room 115
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-4949
Interim Contact
1500 W Benson Blvd
Anchorage AK, 99503
Phone: 907-269-0244
Legislative Service
2021-2022 Representative
2023-2024 Senator
2021-2022 Representative
2023-2024 Senator
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPROPRIATION LIMIT; GOV BUDGET | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/17/2024 | ||
| STRATEGIC PLANS FOR STATE AGENCIES | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/21/2023 | ||
| REPEALING FUNDS, ACCOUNTS, AND PROGRAMS | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 23 | 06/13/2023 | ||
| LICENSE PLATES: FALLEN PEACE OFFICERS | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) FIN | 02/20/2023 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) FIN | 02/17/2023 | ||
| CITIZEN ADVISORY COMM ON FEDERAL AREAS | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(H) FIN | 03/25/2024 | ||
| INS. DATA SECURITY; INFO. SECURITY PRGRMS | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) JUD | 02/19/2024 | ||
| REEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(H) L&C | 03/11/2024 | ||
| ESTABLISH STATE LOTTERY BOARD/LOTTERIES | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) L&C | 05/13/2023 | ||
| STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) FIN | 03/20/2024 | ||
| OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/08/2024 | ||
| AHFC AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE BUILDING | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) AWAIT NEXT COM | 04/17/2024 | ||
| REGULATORY SANDBOX PROGRAM | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) L&C | 02/21/2024 | ||
| DNR BIG GAME HUNTING PRGRM/PILOT PROJECT | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) RES | 04/08/2024 | ||
| CONST. AM: APPROP LIMIT | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) FIN | 04/17/2024 | ||
| CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND, DIVIDENDS | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) JUD | 03/10/2023 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES | REPRESENTATIVE CARRICK |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/20/2023 | ||
| FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 23 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| VETERINARIANS; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DATA | REPRESENTATIVE RUFFRIDGE |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 23 | 07/06/2023 | ||
| LIMITATIONS ON FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 23 | 07/29/2023 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 23 | 05/25/2023 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE CRONK |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 23 | 06/21/2023 | ||
| TIMBER SALE: EXPEDITED/SALVAGE/NEGOTIATED | REPRESENTATIVE CRONK |
(S) RES | 04/21/2023 | ||
| HONORING VIETNAM WAR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SHAW |
3RD RDG,4/19 CAL(S) | 04/17/2024 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUN RECIPROCITY B/W STATES | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(S) RLS | 04/08/2024 | ||
| HONORING THE ALASKA-KOREA RELATIONSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/31/2023 | ||
| NAT'L PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE PATKOTAK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 02/28/2023 | ||
| NAT'L PARK SERVICE; HUNTING IN PRESERVES | REPRESENTATIVE CRONK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| ADDRESS AIR POLLUTION IN FAIRBANKS | REPRESENTATIVE STAPP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| NAT'L PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE BAKER |
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR | 03/18/2024 | ||
| HUNTING/TRAPPING/FISHING: DISABLED VETS | SENATOR KIEHL |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 23 | 05/24/2023 | ||
| UNIVERSITY: TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS COST | SENATOR MYERS |
(H) RLS | 02/12/2024 | ||
| CIVICS EDUCATION | SENATOR STEVENS |
(H) EDC | 05/08/2023 | ||
| INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES | SENATOR WILSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 23 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| DIRECT HEALTH AGREEMENT: NOT INSURANCE | SENATOR WILSON |
AWAIT TRANSMIT GOV | 04/11/2024 | ||
| BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR TOBIN |
TRANSM TO GOVERNOR | 04/08/2024 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUB. DATA: EXEMPT VETERINARIAN | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) L&C | 03/10/2023 | ||
| LIMITATIONS ON FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(S) JUD | 03/22/2023 | ||
| HUNT/FISH LICENSE FOR NONRESIDENT STUDENT | SENATOR WILSON |
(S) FIN | 04/14/2023 | ||
| LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 23 | 08/30/2023 | ||
| LIC. PLATES: SPECIALTY ORGS/PEACE OFFICER | SENATOR MERRICK |
(H) FIN | 03/14/2024 | ||
| FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(H) FIN | 03/20/2024 | ||
| CRITICAL NATURAL RESOURCES; REPORTS | SENATOR MERRICK |
(S) FIN | 02/15/2024 | ||
| STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR PRISONERS | SENATOR MYERS |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 23 | 08/05/2023 | ||
| ALASKA VETERANS' POPPY DAY | SENATOR DUNBAR |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/17/2024 | ||
| EXTND SR BENEFITS; REPEAL LONGEVITY BONUS | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(H) FIN | 02/22/2024 | ||
| PROPERTY ASSESSMENT | SENATOR KIEHL |
(S) CRA | 02/19/2024 | ||
| HONORING THE ALASKA-KOREA RELATIONSHIP | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) RLS | 03/10/2023 | ||
| WESTERN AK/ARCTIC OIL SPILL RESPONSE | SENATOR KIEHL |
(H) RLS | 05/08/2023 | ||
| SUPPORT STATE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | SENATOR BISHOP |
(H) RLS | 03/20/2024 |