The Homer Legislative Information Office (LIO) at 270 W. Pioneer Ave. is open to help you communicate with, learn about, participate in and track matters facing your state legislature.  The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.  In addition to providing legislative information, the LIO assists the public in navigating matters of state government.  They are a distribution site for Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend applications, verifying passports and birth certificates for the division, and can answer questions regarding the application process.


Publication highlight:  Need a refresher on how state law is created?  Pick up a copy of “Legislative Process in Alaska”, also found at www.akleg.gov under “Publications..” All publications are free.


Bill Highlight: House Joint Resolution 22: Federal Constitutional Convention: Term Limits



Meeting Highlight: The House State Affairs Committee will be taking public testimony on HJR-22, Federal Constitutional Convention: Term Limits, on Saturday at 3:15 p.m. Written testimony can be sent to hsta@akleg.gov. Please contact the office prior to Friday to participate.


Legislative Tidbit: A joint resolution, such as HJR-22, is a formal expression of the will of the Legislature and does not have the same force as law.


Publication Highlight: “Glossary of Legislative Terms” defines multiple words commonly used in the Legislature. Copies are available in the Legislative Information Office free of charge.


Feb. 19-28: For a list of All upcoming meetings, click Here.

For all public testimony opportunities click Here








Legislative Information Office
907-235-7878

E-Mail: Homer.LIO@akleg.gov


TO WATCH FROM HOME GO TO

Legislature’s Homepage    OR   Gavel to Gavel

CALL IN NUMBERS TO TESTIFY FROM HOME

If you have an Anchorage phone number, call 907-563-9085.

If you have a Juneau number, call 907-586-9085.

If you have a number from anywhere else, call 844-586-9085.

Testimony tips can be found here.

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS

Rep. Sarah Vance, House District 6

907-235-2921 or 907-465-2689

Rep.Sarah.Vance@akleg.gov

Sen. Gary Stevens, Senate District C

907-235-0690 or 907-465-4925

Sen.Gary.Stevens@akleg.gov

Visit the AK State Legislature Website  at www.akleg.gov.

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