Legislative Advocacy Resources

AASB Resources

• 2024 AASB Legislative Priorities
• Where We Stand 2024 – AASB Supporting Resolutions
• An Overview of the Foundation Formula – 10 min video and 1-page summary
• Education Bills Remaining Active in the 2024 Session
• Who Represents Your School District? Find Your Senators and Representatives
• House/Senate Education and Finance Committees – Members List
• Guide to Lobbying the Alaska Legislature – A Primer for Alaska School Board Members
• What Does Alaska’s Constitution Say About Education?
• Alaska Constitution (PDF)
• Legislative Testimony Guide
  • Legislative Testimony Template — Microsoft Word document
  • Legislative Testimony Template — Fillable PDF

Alaska Legislature Mobile App

• Apple (App Store)
• Android (Google Play)

Useful Links 

• Alaska Legislature home page
• View live and recorded Floor Sessions and Committee Hearings:
  • Gavel Alaska
  • Alaska Legislature
• House and Senate Daily Committee Meeting Schedules
• House and Senate Floor Calendars

Publications

• Alaska’s Constitution, a Citizen’s Guide
• Alaska Legislative Budget Handbook

BASIS Navigation Tips

The Legislature’s website has a wealth of information, and with just a little bit of exploration it’s not too difficult to find your way around. The homepage has tabs at the top for floor calendars and a daily schedule of committee hearings.

• Learn to Navigate BASIS
• Learn How to Read a BASIS Bill History
• Tracking Legislative Information guidebook

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