Testifying 101

Alaska State Legislature

Call in 15 min before the hearing

Anchorage: (907) 563-9085

Juneau: (907) 586-9085

Fairbanks: (844) 586-9085

All other locations: (844) 586-9085

Public Hearings

Ask to testify on (name the bill) in the (name the committee).

Stay on the line, when it is time to testify they will call on you and unmute your line. Be sure to state your name, your community (NOT your address), and that you Support or Oppose the bill.

If your call get’s dropped, please call back.

Text bill number (Example, HB 99) to

559-245-2529

you will receive updates as the bill moves along the legislative process.

U.S. Congress

Share Your Thoughts

Speak with a staffer or leave a voicemail.

Senator Lisa Murkowski

Anchorage:

Washington, D.C.:

Senator Dan Sullivan

Anchorage:

Washington, D.C.:

Representative Nick Begich III

Anchorage:

Washington, D.C.:

Share your name and address so they know you’re a constituent, then state your piece about what bill you support or oppose (and why).

Additional Resources

(The Alaska Center, Staying on Top of the Alaska Legislative Session, How it works)