Elam, William H. "Bill"

Elam sponsored HB 359 by request in the 34th Legislature, a bill concerning state regulation of pesticides.

February 23, 2026For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026

Elam sponsored HB 177 in the 34th Legislature, a bill concerning Board of Fish and Board of Game meetings.

April 9, 2025For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 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, 2025For

Source: homernews.com · researched July 24, 2026

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, 2026Against

Source: alaskapublic.org · researched July 24, 2026

Elam sponsored HB 358 in the 34th Legislature, a bill concerning career and technical education grants.

February 23, 2026For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026

Elam sponsored HB 319 in the 34th Legislature, a bill concerning educational service areas and bonds.

February 18, 2026For

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, 2025For

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, 2025For

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, 2025For

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, 2025Against

Source: homernews.com · researched July 24, 2026

Elam sponsored HB 320 in the 34th Legislature, a bill concerning voter registration and Permanent Fund Dividend application registration.

February 18, 2026For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026

Elam sponsored HB 318 in the 34th Legislature, a bill concerning social media and minors.

February 18, 2026For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026

Elam sponsored HB 171 in the 34th Legislature, a bill on interchange fees for taxes and gratuities.

April 2, 2025For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026

Elam sponsored HJR 26 in the 34th Legislature, a resolution supporting Alaska LNG project workforce development.

May 16, 2025For

Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026

Elam serves on three House committees: Resources, Education, and Fisheries. He also sits on budget subcommittees for natural resources, fish and game, and education.

May 13, 2025

Source: alaskahouse.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