Elam, William H. "Bill"
Registered Republican · AK · Alaska state representative for District 8
Bill Elam and his wife Sandra are raising their three sons on the Kenai Peninsula, where the family spends much of its time outdoors hunting, fishing and exploring Alaska's wilderness. He represents Kenai Peninsula residents in the Alaska House of Representatives.
Where Elam, William H. "Bill" stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (1 record),
Opposes
Environment and Public Health (1 record)
Mixed record
Public Education Quality (4 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 oppose
Introduced a bill, by request, proposing to reserve pesticide regulation to the state and to limit local governments' power to regulate pesticides (House Bill 359).
February 23, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Sponsored a bill proposing to require cities to publish their total bond debt before bond elections, including debt inside school service areas (House Bill 319).
February 18, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Introduced a bill proposing to drop the requirement that the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game each meet at least once a year (House Bill 177).
April 9, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Elam voted to keep the governor's veto of a school funding bill (HB 69) in place. The try to undo the veto failed 33-27 on April 22, 2025.
April 22, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: homernews.com · researched July 24, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 4 support · 1 oppose
Introduced House Bill 358, proposing a state grant program to help high school students reach career and technical education and work-based learning programs.
February 23, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Elam voted to undo the governor's cut of $50 million in school money from the state budget. The vote passed 45-14 on August 2, 2025, with no votes to spare. He was one of only seven House minority Republicans to vote yes.
August 2, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: alaskabeacon.com · researched July 24, 2026
In 2025, the governor vetoed a bill that raised state money for public schools (House Bill 57). Elam voted to cancel that veto and keep the higher school funding formula in place.
July 3, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: alaskapublic.org · researched July 24, 2026
Elam voted for a school funding bill (HB 57) that added $700 per student. After the governor vetoed it, Elam voted to undo the veto on May 20, 2025. He said he had given his word to support the bill and wanted stable funding for schools.
May 20, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: homernews.com · researched July 24, 2026
Elam voted to keep the governor's veto of a school funding bill (HB 69) in place. The try to undo the veto failed 33-27 on April 22, 2025.
April 22, 2025Opposes Public Education Quality
Source: homernews.com · researched July 24, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Elam sponsored HB 320 in the 34th Legislature, a bill concerning voter registration and Permanent Fund Dividend application registration.
February 18, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
Sponsored a bill proposing to require social media platforms to switch off addictive design features for Alaska minors unless a parent consents (House Bill 318).
February 18, 2026Supports Data Privacy
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 support
Introduced a bill proposing to bar card networks and banks from charging merchants swipe fees on the sales tax and tip parts of a card payment (House Bill 171).
April 2, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Elam sponsored HJR 26 in the 34th Legislature, a resolution supporting Alaska LNG project workforce development.
May 16, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Elam cast the only no vote in the whole Legislature on a large crime bill (HB 239). The bill raised the age of consent to 18 and combined 10 or more bills into one package. Elam said the fast process did not give each idea a careful look.
May 20, 2026
Source: alaskapublic.org · researched July 24, 2026
Elam was sworn in as the state representative for House District 8 on January 21, 2025. He won the 2024 election over fellow Republican John Hillyer.
January 21, 2025
Source: en.wikipedia.org · researched July 24, 2026
Elam served two terms on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly before running for the state House. On the Assembly, he was the school board liaison and led the lands committee and the legislative committee.
September 30, 2024
Source: alaskabeacon.com · researched July 24, 2026
Past race Elam, William H. "Bill" ran in:
- State House District 8 · August 18, 2026 · State House District 8; Alaska · incumbent
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.