Bills Alaska Family Council SUPPORTS

Bill

Alaska Family Council Position Paper

HB301		Partial Birth Abortion Ban - House version
SB264		Partial Birth Abortion Ban - Senate version
HJR2		Constitutional Amendment Regarding Gambling
HJR9		Constitutional Amendment Strengthening marriage - House version
SJR9		Constitutional Amendment Strengthening marriage - Senate version
HB353		Protecting children from porn in public libraries
HJR26		Constitutional amendment to give parents the right to direct and control the medical care of their children
HB364		Restoring the rights of parents to oversee the health decisions of their children

SB6		“Hate Crimes” legislation (Coming Soon)
HB207		A bill that reverses existing law requiring active parental consent before school districts can administer surveys to students (Coming Soon)

Directly contacting your legislator is probably the most effective way to help influence the legislative process. There are several different ways you can communicate with your elected representative:

Phone Calls
Click here for a list of phone numbers of Senators, Representatives and their staff members of the 25th Alaska State Legislature. Introduce yourself and note that you are a constituent in their district. Be polite and to the point. More than likely, you will be speaking to a staff member as legislators are generally tied up in meetings throughout the day during the session. Asking for a return call if you are not able to speak directly with the legislator can be very effective because it requires their office to actually engage with you rather than just listen.

Public Opinion Messages (POMS)
POMS are brief electronic mail messages sent from citizens to a legislator or committee to express an opinion on a matter facing the legislature. POMS may be dictated over the phone, faxed to the Legislative Information Office (LIO) or delivered in person. Online POMS may be sent directly (click here) although this service is available only during the legislative session that takes place from January through May.



Speaking up on behalf of a piece of legislation is one of the most effective ways to participate in our system of government and the legislative process. If you happen to be in Juneau during the legislative session, giving public testimony in front of a Senate or House Committee is an invigorating and effective way to get your voice heard. Most of us, however, are not able to be in Juneau. In order to provide public testimony then, you need to go to your local Legislative Information Office or LIO. These offices are specifically designed to help facilitate communication between constituents and their legislators. For a list of LIOs in your area and information on how to use them, go to the following links :

• Legislative Information Offices (LIO)
• How To Use Your LIO

Attending a Teleconference to Give Public Testimony
– taken from “How To Use Your LIO”
When you arrive at the LIO or teleconference center to attend a teleconference, you will be asked to sign in, give your name and address, and indicate whether you are planning to testify. The moderator of the teleconference will assist you in the use of the equipment and let you know when you may testify. The chair may request that testimony be limited to a certain length of time and will decide the order of participation in the teleconference. Before beginning your testimony, state your name and who you represent, if applicable. Remember to identify yourself each time you speak. Indicate to the chair when you have concluded your testimony.