HOUSE
SARAH VANCE
31st-34th Legislature (2019 -2026)
Email: [email protected]
District: 6
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTS: PROHIBIT ISRAEL DISCRIMINATION | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
FAILED(H) PERM FILED(H) | 05/12/2024 | ||
| ELECTIONS:REPEAL RANK CHOICE/OPEN PRIMARY | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) FIN | 01/18/2024 | ||
| SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSUR | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) FIN | 05/03/2023 | ||
| NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) HSS | 01/30/2023 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) FIN | 02/19/2024 | ||
| BLOCK PORNOGRAPHY TO MINORS; SOCIAL MEDIA | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(S) JUD | 05/06/2024 | ||
| COUNCIL ON HUMAN AND SEX TRAFFICKING | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) FIN | 02/12/2024 | ||
| CHILD TRAFFICKING SCREENING | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/24/2024 | ||
| CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(S) STA | 03/15/2024 | ||
| AQUATIC FARMS AND HATCHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 24 | 08/22/2024 | ||
| PRISONERS: ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESS/RATES | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(S) RLS | 05/15/2024 | ||
| STATE JURISDICTION OVER COASTAL WATER | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) FSH | 02/20/2024 | ||
| FISHERIES BYCATCH REGULATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(H) RLS | 05/02/2024 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REPEAL BALLOT MEASURE 2 VOTING CHGS | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(H) STA | 01/19/2023 | ||
| GOLD AND SILVER SPECIE AS LEGAL TENDER | REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE |
(S) FIN | 04/24/2024 | ||
| VESSELS: REGISTRATION/DERELICT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE STUTES |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/30/2024 | ||
| PFD CONTRIBUTIONS TO GENERAL FUND AND PF | REPRESENTATIVE PRAX |
(H) FIN | 05/03/2023 | ||
| LIMITATIONS ON FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 23 | 07/29/2023 | ||
| STATE OWNERSHIP OF SUBMERGED LAND | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
(H) RES | 04/03/2023 | ||
| TIMBER SALE: EXPEDITED/SALVAGE/NEGOTIATED | REPRESENTATIVE CRONK |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 24 | 07/29/2024 | ||
| EDUCATION FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING | REPRESENTATIVE ALLARD |
(S) RLS | 05/13/2024 | ||
| LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: COMM. DRIVERS | REPRESENTATIVE COULOMBE |
(H) RLS | 05/01/2023 | ||
| REJECT COMPENSATION COMM RECOMMENDATIONS | REPRESENTATIVE C.JOHNSON |
(S) FIN | 05/17/2023 | ||
| FISHERIES REHABILITATION PERMIT/PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE CRONK |
(S) RES | 05/08/2024 | ||
| REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLES | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
(H) CRA | 04/28/2023 | ||
| DESIGNATE SEX FOR SCHOOL-SPONSORED SPORTS | REPRESENTATIVE ALLARD |
(S) EDC | 05/14/2024 | ||
| SCHOOLS:OVERDOSE DRUGS, CORRESPOND PRGRMS | REPRESENTATIVE D.JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 47 SLA 24 | 08/30/2024 | ||
| RATES: MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTY WORK | REPRESENTATIVE TOMASZEWSKI |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 24 | 07/29/2024 | ||
| CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3RD DEGREE | REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON |
CHAPTER 51 SLA 24 | 09/03/2024 | ||
| HOMEMADE FOODS; AGRICULTURAL LOANS | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 24 | 08/24/2024 | ||
| CRIME VICTIM RESTITUTION | REPRESENTATIVE COULOMBE |
(S) RLS | 05/03/2024 | ||
| EXTEND: BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS | REPRESENTATIVE HANNAN |
(H) L&C | 02/15/2024 | ||
| DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS; HARBOR FACILITIES | REPRESENTATIVE STORY |
CHAPTER 50 SLA 24 | 08/30/2024 | ||
| PROPERTY ASSESSMENT | REPRESENTATIVE COULOMBE |
(S) RLS | 05/14/2024 | ||
| DEEPFAKES: LIABILITY; ELECTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CRONK |
(S) RLS | 05/13/2024 | ||
| HONORING VIETNAM WAR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SHAW |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 09/10/2024 | ||
| CONCEALED HANDGUN RECIPROCITY B/W STATES | REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| ALASKA FISHERIES; TROLL FISHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| 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 | ||
| HUNTING/TRAPPING/FISHING: DISABLED VETS | SENATOR KIEHL |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 23 | 05/24/2023 | ||
| EXTND SR BENEFITS; REPEAL LONGEVITY BONUS | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(H) RLS | 05/14/2024 | ||
| MUNI PROPERTY TAX/TELECOMM TAX; XFER TAX | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
CHAPTER 28 SLA 24 | 08/13/2024 |