Monday-Tuesday public testimony opportunities

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Monday and Tuesday provide Alaskans with ample opportunity to tell legislators what they think about legislation being considered:

HB 139CORRESPONDENCE STUDY PROGRAM FUNDINGH EDUCATIONApril 17 8 am
SB 34CITIZEN ADVISORY COMM ON FEDERAL AREASS FINANCEApril 17 1:30 pm
SB 122APPORTION TAXABLE INCOME;DIGITAL BUSINESSS FINANCEApril 17 1:30 pm
SB 94PROFESSION OF PHARMACYS LABOR & COMMERCEApril 17 1:30 pm
HB 56CONTROLLED SUB. DATA: EXEMPT ANIMAL RXS LABOR & COMMERCEApril 17 1:30 pm
SB 69GEOTHERMAL RESOURCESS RESOURCESApril 17 3:30 pm
SB 77MUNI PROP TAX EXEMPTION/TAX BLIGHTED PROPH COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRSApril 18 8 am
HB 99DISCRIMINATION: GENDER IDENTITY.;SEXUAL ORIENT.H COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRSApril 18 8 am
HB 154AK HOUSING FINANCE CORP: SUSTAIN ENERGYH ENERGYApril 18 10:15 am
HB 128OIL TERMINAL FACILITYH TRANSPORTATIONApril 18 1 pm
SB 79RECLASSIFICATION OF FIRST CLASS CITIESS COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRSApril 18 1:30 pm
HB 116RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ACCT APPROPRIATIONSH STATE AFFAIRSApril 18 3 pm
SB 95LICENSE PLATES: SPECIALTY ORGANIZATIONSS STATE AFFAIRSApril 18 3:30 pm

Legislative Affairs suggests:

  • When calling in to testify, do not use a speaker phone. Speaker phone audio quality is poor and makes it difficult for legislators to understand you.
  • There will be periods of silence – don’t hang up. Prior to a meeting beginning the line will be silent. Be patient and wait for the meeting to begin. After the meeting begins, the committee may take an “at ease”. The line will be silent when the committee is not on the record.
  • Ensure you are in a quiet setting when testifying. Background noise diminishes the quality of your testimony. If you are inaudible, the chairman may ask you to try and remedy the situation. If it is not improved, they may ask you to submit written testimony instead.
  • Written testimony may be provided if time doesn’t allow you to wait. Written testimony should be directed to the committee. Committee email address are located here: http://akleg.gov/docs/excel/Committee-Email-Addresses.xlsx
  • If you need further assistance, contact the Juneau Legislative Information office at 907-465-4648.