Alaska SenateHB 14
MED ASSIST;INSURANCE;DISABILITY/WORK COMP
Passed 14–6Crossed party lines
What it does: Requires insurers to pay for telehealth at least the in-person rate, repeals the catastrophic illness and chronic and acute medical assistance programs, and changes workers' compensation and disability benefits for certain firefighters. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: AM NO 1 ADOPTED Y14 N6
The tally
Yes 14 · No 6 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 5 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Bert StedmanRAYes
- Cathy GiesselREYes
- Gary StevensRCYes
- Jesse BjorkmanRDYes
- Kelly MerrickRLYes
The full roll (20)
Yes 14
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.