Ken McCarty

McCarty cosponsored HB 265, Health Care Services by Telehealth; the bill became Chapter 38 SLA 22.

July 13, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability

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Introduced a bill proposing to require employers and businesses with COVID-19 vaccine mandates to accept an FDA-approved antibody blood test as equal to proof of vaccination. It got no action after its first committee referral (House Bill 278, 2022).

January 18, 2022Opposes Environment and Public Health

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Introduced a bill proposing that Alaska workers file occupational license renewals at least 60 days early or pay a $250 late processing fee (House Bill 277). The bill went no further than the House Labor and Commerce Committee.

January 18, 2022Supports Government Efficiency

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McCarty introduced House Bill 142, proposing to widen who qualifies for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, the yearly oil-money payment, covering newborns and residents away for school or military service. The bill stalled in the House Finance Committee.

April 29, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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Introduced a bill on voluntary breath alcohol tests at businesses licensed to sell alcohol, also changing rules for certain liquor licenses and permits (House Bill 290). It stayed in the House Judiciary Committee.

January 26, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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McCarty introduced House Bill 142, proposing to widen who qualifies for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, the yearly oil-money payment, covering newborns and residents away for school or military service. The bill stalled in the House Finance Committee.

April 29, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare

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Sponsored a law waiving school residency requirements for military children in Alaska (House Bill 53, Chapter 7, SLA 2022).

June 16, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

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Led an Alaska bill letting public high school students take part in vocational training and paid on-the-job trade work, and adjusting state child labor rules to allow it (House Bill 108). The bill stalled in the House Labor and Commerce Committee and did not pass before the two-year session ended.

April 4, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

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Co-sponsored a bill to add mental health education to Alaska public schools; it stalled in the House Finance Committee and never became law (House Bill 60, 2021).

April 22, 2021Supports Public Education Quality

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Co-sponsored an elections bill proposing to require ballot signature verification, ban holding another voter's ballot, and create a state election offense hotline. It stalled in committee (House Bill 23, 2021).

February 18, 2021Supports Election Integrity

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Was endorsed on Aug. 20, 2026 by former state Rep. Sharon Jackson for the Eagle River House seat (District 24). Jackson ended her own campaign that day and cited his conservative voting record.

August 20, 2026

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