Alaska SenateHB 25
DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE
Passed 13–7Crossed party lines
What it does: On the version voted May 19, 2026: Bars restaurants from serving prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware and bars the state from using or buying it, with exceptions. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: PASSED Y13 N7
The tally
Yes 13 · No 7 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Cathy GiesselREYes
- Gary StevensRCYes
- Jesse BjorkmanRDYes
- Rob YundtRNYes
The full roll (20)
Yes 13
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.