Maxine Dibert
Democratic · AK · AK State Representative
Maxine Dibert serves in the Alaska House and taught at Denali Elementary in Fairbanks for 21 years. She holds an elementary education degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a master's in curriculum development from Lesley University.
Where Maxine Dibert stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (6 records), Government Efficiency (3 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (4 records)
Mixed record
Anti-Corruption (2 support · 1 oppose)
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 25, 2026
- Raised
- $55,568
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- Retired$17,745
- PAC$11,700
- Candidate$4,868
- Political Party Subordinate Unit$2,000
- Attorney$1,350
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999.99$19,868
- $500-$999.99$7,000
- $250-$499.99$9,650
- $100-$249.99$14,375
- $0.01-$99.99$4,674
Spending by outside groups
Outside groups, such as PACs and super PACs, spend this money on the race. The candidate's campaign does not spend it, and none of it goes to the candidate.
Outside groups spent $443 to support this candidate.
Groups that spent money supporting this candidate (1)
- Progress Alaska Political Action Fund <br/>McPherson, Rachael$443
Source: Alaska APOC · 2026 cycle · aws.state.ak.us
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Voted Yea on June 19, 2026 to override the Governor's veto of HB 195. The bill set the scope of practice for pharmacists and physician associates. The override carried 43-17 and the bill became law over the veto.
June 19, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 6 support
Voted Yea on June 19, 2026 on the motion to override the Governor's veto of her own bill HB 52. The bill concerned minors in psychiatric hospitals. The override failed and the veto was sustained.
June 19, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted for House Bill 25, a bill to stop restaurants serving food in polystyrene foam containers. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 26-14. The governor vetoed the bill, so it did not become law.
May 19, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 24, a bill to raise the tobacco and vaping age from 19 to 21 and tax throwaway vapes. The Alaska House passed it 24-16. The governor vetoed the bill, so it did not become law.
May 19, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Voted for House Bill 27, which tells the state education department to write lessons on hands-only CPR. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 27-13, and the bill became law without the governor's signature.
May 19, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 3, 2026
Was prime sponsor of HB 52, which the Alaska House passed on April 22, 2026. The bill set out rights for minors undergoing evaluation or inpatient treatment at psychiatric hospitals. It restricted the use of seclusion and restraint on minors. It also required Department of Health reporting and inspections.
April 22, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Co-sponsored SB 15 on alcohol sales and warning signs. It became Chapter 4, Session Laws of Alaska 2025 on April 26, 2025. Senator Merrick was the prime sponsor.
April 26, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 2 support · 1 oppose
Voted for House Bill 33, which changes the ethics rules for members of the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game. The Alaska House passed it 28-12, and it was signed into law.
May 13, 2025Opposes Anti-Corruption
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 3, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 183, which gives the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee more power to get records. The Alaska House passed it 30-10 on reconsideration. The governor vetoed the bill, the legislature overrode the veto 43-16, and it became law.
May 12, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 3, 2026
Voted for House Bill 58, a bill to let the governor pick the head of the Office of Public Advocacy. The Alaska House passed it 27-12. The Alaska Senate did not vote on it, so it did not become law.
April 30, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 3 support
Voted for Senate Bill 258, a bill to bar state software contracts from limiting which computers the state may use. The Alaska House passed it 26-13. The governor vetoed the bill, so it did not become law.
May 20, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Voted for House Bill 133, a bill to give the state a deadline to pay its bills, with interest after that. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 22-18. The governor vetoed the bill, so it did not become law.
May 19, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Voted Yea on August 2, 2025 to override the Governor's veto of SB 183. The bill addressed the powers of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee and legislative audits. The override carried 43-16. The bill became Chapter 1, First Special Session Laws of Alaska 2025.
August 2, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — Cost of Living Reduction
Cost of Living Reduction · 1 support
Voted for House Bill 20, a bill to stop businesses charging extra for a paper bill or notice. The Alaska House passed it 26-14. The Alaska Senate did not vote on it, so it did not become law.
March 4, 2026Supports Cost of Living Reduction
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 4 oppose
Co-sponsored SB 167 on permanent fund dividend eligibility. It included dividends for people whose convictions were overturned. It became Chapter 15, Session Laws of Alaska 2026 on June 18, 2026. Senator Kawasaki was the prime sponsor.
June 18, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted Yea on May 20, 2025 to override the Governor's veto of HB 57. The bill covered school funding, class size and communication devices. The override carried 46-14. The bill became Chapter 5, Session Laws of Alaska 2025.
May 20, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Co-sponsored HB 26 in the 33rd Alaska Legislature. It recognized Alaska Native languages as official languages. It also established the Council for Alaska Native Languages. It became Chapter 48, Session Laws of Alaska 2024 on August 30, 2024. Representative Story was the prime sponsor.
August 30, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted Yea on March 18, 2024 to override the Governor's veto of SB 140. That bill was the education funding and broadband package of the 33rd Legislature. The override attempt failed and the veto was sustained.
March 18, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
Co-sponsored HB 239 on crimes, controlled substances and address confidentiality for crime victims. It became Chapter 9, Session Laws of Alaska 2026 on June 18, 2026. Representative Kopp was the prime sponsor.
June 18, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted for House Bill 35, which lets prisoners keep an approved computer or tablet in their cell. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 28-12, and the bill became law without the governor's signature.
May 20, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 3, 2026
Representative Maxine Dibert co-sponsored HB 56 of the 33rd Legislature, which brought veterinarians into the state controlled-substance prescription database; it became Chapter 14, Session Laws of Alaska 2023 on July 6, 2023. Representative Ruffridge was the prime sponsor.
July 6, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Voted for House Bill 184, which lets the state development bank help pay for building workforce housing. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 22-18, and the bill became law without the governor's signature.
May 16, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 3, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 4 support
Voted Yea on June 19, 2026 to override the Governor's veto of SB 21. The bill set up the Alaska Work and Save retirement program. It also created permanent fund dividend investment accounts. The override failed and the veto was sustained.
June 19, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 21, a bill to create a state retirement savings plan called Alaska Work and Save. The Alaska House passed it 31-9, but the governor vetoed it and the override fell short.
May 18, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Voted for House Bill 52, a bill to give children in psychiatric hospitals weekly private contact with a parent. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 26-14, but the governor vetoed it and the override fell short.
May 17, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Voted for House Bill 48, which raises the ceiling on money for the civil legal services fund for low-income people. The Alaska House passed it 27-13, and the bill became law without the governor's signature.
February 25, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 3, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 12 support
Voted Yea on June 19, 2026 to override the Governor's veto of SB 41. The bill concerned mental health education in public schools. The override failed and the veto was sustained.
June 19, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Co-sponsored HB 28 on public schools, teachers, school boards and a teacher loan program. It became Chapter 22, Session Laws of Alaska 2026 on June 18, 2026. Representative Story was the prime sponsor.
June 18, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Co-sponsored SB 23, which required civics education in Alaska public schools. It became Chapter 18, Session Laws of Alaska 2026 on June 18, 2026. Senator Stevens was the prime sponsor.
June 18, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted for House Bill 10, a bill to add a tenured professor seat to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 26-14. The governor vetoed the bill, so it did not become law.
May 16, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 41, a bill to add mental health to the health lessons schools are urged to teach. The Alaska House passed it 27-13, but the governor vetoed it and the override fell short.
May 14, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Voted Yea on May 20, 2025 to override the Governor's veto of HB 57. The bill covered school funding, class size and communication devices. The override carried 46-14. The bill became Chapter 5, Session Laws of Alaska 2025.
May 20, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted for House Bill 57, which raises the per-student school funding allocation from $5,960 to $6,660. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 31-8, the legislature overrode the governor's veto 46-14, and it became law.
April 30, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 3, 2026
Voted Yea on April 22, 2025 to override the Governor's veto of HB 69. The bill raised the base student allocation for public schools. The motion failed 33-27 and the veto was sustained.
April 22, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted for House Bill 69, a bill to raise the per-student school funding allocation from $5,960 to $6,960. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 21-16, but the governor vetoed it and the override fell short.
April 11, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Co-sponsored SB 13 in the 33rd Alaska Legislature. It addressed the cost of University of Alaska textbooks and course materials. It became Chapter 58, Session Laws of Alaska 2024 on September 5, 2024. Senator Myers was the prime sponsor.
September 5, 2024Supports Public Education Quality
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Co-sponsored HB 230 in the 33rd Alaska Legislature. It credited teachers' out-of-state experience. It also eased the return of retired teachers. It became Chapter 36, Session Laws of Alaska 2024 on August 26, 2024. Representative Himschoot was the prime sponsor.
August 26, 2024Supports Public Education Quality
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted Yea on March 18, 2024 to override the Governor's veto of SB 140. That bill was the education funding and broadband package of the 33rd Legislature. The override attempt failed and the veto was sustained.
March 18, 2024Supports Public Education Quality
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Voted Yea on May 4, 2026 to override the Governor's veto of SB 64. That omnibus elections bill covered voter registration and election administration. It also covered election-crime provisions. The override failed and the veto was sustained.
May 4, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 3 support
Co-sponsored SB 167 on permanent fund dividend eligibility. It included dividends for people whose convictions were overturned. It became Chapter 15, Session Laws of Alaska 2026 on June 18, 2026. Senator Kawasaki was the prime sponsor.
June 18, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Co-sponsored HJR 17 in the 33rd Alaska Legislature. It supported a federal Truth and Healing Commission on Indian boarding school policies. The Legislature adopted it as Legislative Resolve 30 on September 23, 2024. Representative McCormick was the prime sponsor.
September 23, 2024Supports Civil Rights
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Co-sponsored HB 26 in the 33rd Alaska Legislature. It recognized Alaska Native languages as official languages. It also established the Council for Alaska Native Languages. It became Chapter 48, Session Laws of Alaska 2024 on August 30, 2024. Representative Story was the prime sponsor.
August 30, 2024Supports Civil Rights
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 4 support
Co-sponsored HB 126 on reinstating Alaska Native corporations and on ANCSA reporting. It became Chapter 37, Session Laws of Alaska 2026 on June 24, 2026. Representative Foster was the prime sponsor.
June 24, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted for House Bill 280, a bill to tax multistate companies on where their customers are instead of where they work. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 28-11. The governor vetoed the bill, so it did not become law.
May 20, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Voted Yea on January 22, 2026 to override the Governor's veto of SB 113. The bill changed how taxable income is apportioned under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act. It also taxed highly digitized businesses. The override failed and the veto was sustained.
January 22, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 113, a bill to tax multistate companies on where their customers are instead of where they work. The Alaska House passed it 26-14, but the governor vetoed it and the override fell short.
May 7, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Voted for House Bill 26, a bill to make the state write a transit plan for the whole of Alaska. The Alaska House accepted the Senate's changes 22-14. The governor vetoed the bill, so it did not become law.
May 1, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Track record — General
General · 8 records
Served as Co-Chair of the House Resources Committee in the 34th Alaska Legislature. Chaired the House Special Committee on Tribal Affairs. Also sat on the House Education Committee and the Joint Armed Services Committee. Served on the Education and Early Development and Natural Resources finance subcommittees. Verified on the Legislature's member page on July 31, 2026.
July 31, 2026
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted Yea on June 19, 2026 to override the Governor's veto of HB 314. The bill extended the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors. It also set requirements for registered interior design. The override succeeded.
June 19, 2026
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted Nay on May 8, 2026 on the motion to concur in the Senate version of HB 263. That bill was the fiscal year 2027 state operating budget.
May 8, 2026
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
The Alaska Legislature adopted HJR 4, prime-sponsored by Representative Maxine Dibert, as Legislative Resolve 1 on July 16, 2025. The resolution urged the President, the Secretary of the Interior, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names and Alaska's congressional delegation to keep Denali as the official name of North America's tallest mountain.
July 16, 2025
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Voted Nay on May 9, 2025 on the motion to concur in the Senate version of HB 53. That bill was the fiscal year 2026 state operating and capital budget.
May 9, 2025
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Representative Maxine Dibert co-sponsored HB 155 of the 33rd Legislature, which established the Alaska Military Affairs Commission; it became Chapter 18, Session Laws of Alaska 2024 on July 29, 2024. Representative Stapp was the prime sponsor.
July 29, 2024
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Representative Maxine Dibert co-sponsored SB 87 of the 33rd Legislature, which created a state lumber grading program; it became Chapter 26, Session Laws of Alaska 2023 on August 30, 2023. Senator Bjorkman was the prime sponsor.
August 30, 2023
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
Representative Maxine Dibert co-sponsored HB 78 of the 33rd Legislature, establishing Alaska Community Health Aide Appreciation Day; it became Chapter 17, Session Laws of Alaska 2023 on July 20, 2023. Representative McCormick was the prime sponsor.
July 20, 2023
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 31, 2026
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- State Representative · November 3, 2026 · State House District 31; Alaska · incumbent
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