Alaska SenateSB 111
DIGITAL PRODUCT REPAIR
Failed 8–12Crossed party lines
What it does: Amendment limits a digital-product right-to-repair bill to repairs outside the manufacturer's warranty, lists items manufacturers need not supply, such as source code, and makes the attorney general the sole enforcer, with no private lawsuits. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: AM NO 2 FAILED Y8 N12
The tally
Yes 8 · No 12 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Republicans | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 5 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Cathy GiesselRENo
- Donny OlsonDTYes
- Gary StevensRCNo
- Jesse BjorkmanRDNo
- Robb MyersRQNo
The full roll (20)
Yes 8
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.