DeVries, Edna

Campaign platform supports streamlined permitting and responsible oil, gas, mining, and timber development while protecting Alaska lands and involving rural and resource communities.

July 18, 2026For

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against passage of SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 44 (FIN) (marine park units of the state park system; efd); the vote passed 14–5.

May 12, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the initial motion to concur in House amendments converting SB 402 from an ice-classics bill to a games-of-chance bill; the 10–5 roll with five absent failed to concur.

May 11, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to HB 627; the amendment failed 4–13.

May 11, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the reconsidered motion to concur in the House games-of-chance amendments to SB 402; the motion passed 12–5 with three absent.

May 11, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against passage of SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 208 (FIN) am S (authorizing salmon classics); the vote passed 11–7.

May 10, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against passage of SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 288 (RES) am S (taking of fish and game for subsistence and personal use; efd); the vote passed 12–8.

May 9, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to CS SJR 51; the amendment failed 5–14.

May 6, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against confirming Val Angasan to the Board of Fisheries; the Senate confirmation roll was 12–5.

April 22, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that Bix Bonney be confirmed to the Board of Fisheries; the Senate roll was 12–5.

April 22, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 220, ABOLISH DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION; its official status was (S) FIN as of 1986-04-14.

April 14, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SJR 10, ROADS/TRAILS; ANILCA CONSERVATION UNITS; its official status was (H) FIN as of 1985-05-02.

May 2, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 179, APPROP: SPRING CREEK WATER & SEWER; SEWARD; its official status was (S) C&RA THEN FIN as of 1985-02-26.

February 26, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 177, APPROP: GIRDWOOD WATER SYSTEM IN ANCHORAGE; its official status was (S) C&RA THEN FIN as of 1985-02-26.

February 26, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 184, APPROP: WASILLA & PALMER WATER SYSTEMS; its official status was (S) C&RA THEN FIN as of 1985-02-26.

February 26, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 176, APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS-ANCHORAGE PARKS; its official status was (S) C&RA THEN FIN as of 1985-02-26.

February 26, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SJR 40, LEGISLATIVE ANNULMENT OF AGENCY REGULATIONS; its official status was LEGIS RESOLVE 60 as of 1986-06-10.

June 10, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Senate rescind its action in adopting the Finance Senate Committee Substitute; the motion passed 16–4.

May 12, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Senate concur in the House amendment to CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 377 (FIN) am; the motion failed 3–12.

May 11, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 7 to SB 377; the amendment failed 9–11.

May 5, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to the SB 100 public-employee salary-cap bill; the amendment failed 8–12.

April 17, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 206, PROMPT PAYMENT BY STATE FOR PURCHASES; its official status was (S) SA THEN FIN as of 1985-03-01.

March 1, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Vetoed a borough resolution supporting bond financing for a radiology-treatment facility because she said the borough lacks health powers under state law; the Assembly later overrode the veto 6–1.

March 11, 2026Against

Source: alaskapublic.org · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 440, USE OF BLOOD TESTS BY INSURER5; its official status was (S) L&C THEN HESS as of 1986-02-18.

February 18, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 167, DISPENSING OPTICIANS AND OPTOMETRISTS; its official status was VETOED BY GOVERNOR as of 1985-05-29.

May 29, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Published a campaign platform advocating annual zero-based budgeting, departmental audits for overlap and waste, performance metrics for commissioners, and closer scrutiny of expenditures.

July 18, 2026For

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 421, ATTACHMENT OF PERMANENT FUND DIVIDENDS; its official status was (H) FIN as of 1986-05-05.

May 5, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 360, LOCAL HIRE TAX CREDIT; its official status was (S) L&C THEN FIN as of 1986-03-06.

March 6, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Campaign platform supports law enforcement and first responders, public-safety infrastructure across Alaska, and responses to substance abuse and social drivers of crime.

July 18, 2026For

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Senate concur in the House amendment to CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 278 (FIN) am; the motion passed 18–1.

May 12, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against rescinding the Senate’s earlier failure to adopt Amendment No. 2 to HB 284 on elections; the motion failed 8–10.

May 12, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to HB 606; the amendment failed 7–11.

May 11, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 441, UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT OF A MINOR; its official status was (H) HESS THEN JUD as of 1986-05-10.

May 10, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Resources Senate Committee Substitute for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 288 (JUD) am be adopted; the motion passed 13–7.

May 9, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 2 to HB 500; the amendment failed 3–17.

May 9, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to HB 500; the amendment failed 2–18.

May 9, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against passage of CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140; the vote passed 12–8.

May 8, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 219, ESTABLISHING CHILDREN'S CRIME UNIT; its official status was (H) JUD THEN FIN as of 1986-05-07.

May 7, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against passage of CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 334 (RES) (Hatcher Pass Public Use Area); the vote passed 19–1.

May 7, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 264, LIMITATIONS ON FINGERPRINTING MINORS; its official status was (S) FIN as of 1986-05-07.

May 7, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 8 to SB 377; the amendment failed 8–12.

May 5, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to the SB 377 civil-actions and tort-reform bill, which would have deleted specified provisions; the amendment failed 6–14.

May 5, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 9, as amended, to SB 356 on election-campaign financing and the Alaska Public Offices Commission; it failed 6–13.

May 5, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 2 to SB 377; the amendment passed 13–7.

May 5, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to SB 356; the amendment failed 8–10.

May 1, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against passage of CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 402 (FIN) (ice classics); the vote passed 13–4.

April 29, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to CS SB 341; the amendment passed 15–5.

April 3, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against passage of CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104 (JUD) am S (computation, forfeiture and restoration of statutory good time; efd); the vote passed 13–6.

March 24, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to CS SJR 9; the amendment failed 4–16.

March 6, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Senate concur in the House amendment to SENATE BILL NO. 187 (adoption; efd); the motion failed 0–18.

February 26, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to SB 346, concerning income of the Alaska Permanent Fund; the amendment failed 8–12.

February 20, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SJR 16, USE OF COCAINE, HEROIN, MARIJUANA, ETC; its official status was (S) HESS THEN JUD as of 1985-02-19.

February 19, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 163, NEW PENALTY FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA; its official status was (S) HESS THEN FIN THEN JUD as of 1985-02-19.

February 19, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 139, CRIME OF CONSPIRACY FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES; its official status was (S) JUD THEN FIN as of 1985-02-07.

February 7, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cast the mayoral tie-breaking vote for OR24-053, repealing the borough’s mobile-home and trailer-park development code and creating what planning staff described as a de facto prohibition on new parks.

August 6, 2024Against

Source: alaskasnewssource.com · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against CS HJR 59, which urged Congress to pass the AFDC Error Reduction and Quality Control Act or similar legislation; the resolution passed 16–3.

February 11, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Campaign platform supports strong public schools, school choice, student-following Base Student Allocation funding, vocational education, homeschooling, and parental control over education decisions.

July 18, 2026For

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Senate concur in the House amendment to CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50 (RES) (incidental catch of high-value fish stocks within the United States exclusive economic zone); the motion failed 0–16.

May 11, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Senate concur in the House amendment to CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 (HESS); the motion failed 0–18.

April 24, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 3 to SB 100, which would have exempted University of Alaska positions funded at least two-thirds from nonstate sources from the salary cap; the amendment failed 8–12.

April 17, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 1 to HB 409; the amendment failed 5–14.

April 16, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 183, APPROP: MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH SCHOOLS; its official status was (S) FIN as of 1986-03-27.

March 27, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 420, ENDS TEACHER OUTSIDE SERVICE CREDIT; its official status was (S) HESS THEN FIN as of 1986-03-13.

March 13, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 178, APPROP: KENAI SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION; its official status was (S) HESS THEN FIN as of 1985-02-21.

February 21, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 174, APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS-CHUGACH SCHOOLS; its official status was (S) HESS THEN FIN as of 1985-02-21.

February 21, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 107, APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS-ANCH. SCHOOLS; its official status was (S) HESS THEN FIN as of 1985-01-29.

January 29, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Senate concur in the amendment to CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 am; the motion failed 0–14.

May 12, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SJR 39, RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS; its official status was CONF COMM APPOINTED as of 1986-05-12.

May 12, 1986For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 2 to SJR 39; the amendment failed 2–16.

March 26, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Published a campaign platform advocating the full statutory Permanent Fund Dividend formula as a separate appropriation and opposing use of Permanent Fund money to cover overspending.

July 18, 2026For

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

As chair of the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights, reported that discrimination complaints had nearly tripled while staffing fell 35%, and said the commission revised procedures and regulations and proposed legislation to improve productivity while seeking more resources.

January 31, 1997For

Source: humanrights.alaska.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Vetoed a two-year borough marketing partnership for a private data-center and technology-development proposal, citing inadequate vetting, authority for a private company to speak for the borough, unvetted sites, and unresolved conditional-use review; the Assembly later overrode the veto.

March 11, 2026For

Source: alaskapublic.org · researched July 18, 2026

Campaign platform treats the Alaska Marine Highway System as essential infrastructure and calls for stable funding, reliable coastal service, and an efficiency review that does not compromise service.

July 18, 2026For

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

Campaign platform makes completion of the Alaska LNG pipeline an executive priority intended to lower energy costs and support energy independence and long-term fiscal stability.

July 18, 2026For

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Senate concur in the House amendments to CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 355 (FIN); the motion passed 11–3.

May 12, 1986Against

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SJR 22, SUPPORT FOR ALASKA PRODUCTION OF SURIMI; its official status was (S) RLS as of 1985-05-01.

May 1, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 180, APPROP: VALDEZ HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS; its official status was (S) FIN as of 1985-04-02.

April 2, 1985For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

The campaign biography reports public service beginning as Palmer city treasurer in 1971, followed by service as a college instructor, Palmer council member, borough assembly member and mayor, state senator, Republican National Committeewoman, and Palmer mayor.

July 18, 2026

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

Edna DeVries selected Dr. George Hightower as her running mate for Alaska lieutenant governor, describing him as a physician, U.S. Navy veteran, associate minister, and community leader.

June 1, 2026

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

Won a new four-year term as Mat-Su Borough mayor ending in November 2028, according to the borough’s current Assembly directory.

November 5, 2024

Source: matsu.gov · researched July 18, 2026

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough mayor page says Edna DeVries was elected Borough Mayor in November 2021 and had previously served as a City of Palmer council member and mayor, a Mat-Su Borough Assembly member and mayor, and an Alaska state senator.

November 2, 2021

Source: matsu.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 377, CIVIL LIABILITY/TORT REFORM; its official status was CHAPTER 139 SLA 86 as of 1986-06-10.

June 10, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SJR 35, OPPOSING U.N. RESOLUTION AGAINST ZIONISM; its official status was LEGIS RESOLVE 50 as of 1986-05-12.

May 12, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against receding from the Senate amendment to the state operating-budget bill, HB 500; the motion failed 0–18.

May 10, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Senate concurrence in the House amendment to SB 204 on contracts for architectural, engineering, and land-surveying services; concurrence failed 3–16.

May 8, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 11 to SB 377 on civil liability and tort reform; the amendment failed 7–13.

May 5, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 4 to SB 377, which proposed joint-and-several liability with a cap for parties allocated less than half of total fault; the amendment failed 6–14.

May 5, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 6 to SB 356; the amendment failed 6–12.

May 2, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No.2 to SB 356; the amendment failed 1–16.

May 1, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 100, LIMIT CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' SALARIES; its official status was (H) SA THEN FIN THEN JUD as of 1986-04-18.

April 18, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 2 to SB 100; the amendment failed 7–13.

April 17, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against passage of CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 294 (RES) am (guiding; efd); the vote passed 11–7.

April 16, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 364, STATE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN UNTIMELY CLAINS; its official status was (S) FIN as of 1986-04-07.

April 7, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against the motion that the Senate concur in the amendment to SENATE BILL NO. 273; the motion failed 0–19.

April 1, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 374, STATE TOLL FACILITIES; its official status was (H) FIN as of 1986-03-26.

March 26, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 140 concerning rights of the terminally ill; concurrence failed 0–17.

March 18, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SJR 32, CLAIMS TO WRANGEL AND OTHER ARCTIC ISLANDS; its official status was (H) SA THEN JUD THEN RES as of 1986-03-12.

March 12, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 344, INCREASING NUMBER OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES; its official status was (S) FIN as of 1986-02-13.

February 13, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 283, WINTER OLYMPIC ACCT.; PF DIV. CONTRIBUTIONS; its official status was CHAPTER 45 SLA 85 as of 1985-06-02.

June 2, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SJR 23, ANCHORAGE AS SITE OF 1992 OLYMPICS; its official status was (S) FIN as of 1985-04-12.

April 12, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SCR 15, PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE; DAILY ORDER OF BUSINESS; its official status was (S) RLS as of 1985-04-10.

April 10, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 261, APPROP: KENAI PIONEERS' HOME; its official status was (S) SA THEN FIN as of 1985-03-29.

March 29, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SJR 21, DEVELOPMENT OF SATELLITE DEFENSE SYSTEM; its official status was (S) SA as of 1985-03-28.

March 28, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 181, APPROP: NIKISKI FIRE STATION-KENAI; its official status was (S) C&RA THEN FIN as of 1985-02-21.

February 21, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 175, APPROP: DE ARMOUN-RABBIT CREEK INTERCHANGE; its official status was (S) TRSP THEN FIN as of 1985-02-21.

February 21, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 182, APPROP: VALDEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE; its official status was (S) HESS THEN FIN as of 1985-02-21.

February 21, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SB 119, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT; RELATED PROCEDURES; its official status was (S) HESS THEN JUD THEN FIN as of 1985-02-18.

February 18, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Prime-sponsored SB 136, MEMBERSHIP OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL BD; its official status was (S) HESS THEN FIN THE JUD as of 1985-02-06.

February 6, 1985

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Campaign platform calls for open public meetings, plain-language budgets, accessible records, clear performance measures, and ethics reforms prioritizing Alaskans over special interests.

July 18, 2026

Source: ednadevries.com · researched July 18, 2026

As Palmer mayor, originated a $1,685 proposal directing the city clerk to hand-count ballots from the October 5, 2021 city election; the City Council defeated the proposal.

September 28, 2021

Source: palmerak.org · researched July 18, 2026

Was among Alaska legislators who appealed an open-meetings lawsuit over closed budget committee and caucus meetings; the Alaska Supreme Court held the statutory claim nonjusticiable and found no implied state-constitutional right of access to those meetings.

September 29, 1987

Source: law.justia.com · researched July 18, 2026

Voted against Amendment No. 2 to HB 284; the amendment failed 8–8.

May 11, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SCR 32, BICENTENARY OF U.S. CONSTITUTION; its official status was LEGIS RESOLVE 41 as of 1986-04-18.

April 18, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Cosponsored SJR 36, REAPPORTIONMENT OF LEGISLATURE; its official status was (S) JUD as of 1986-02-11.

February 11, 1986

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 18, 2026