Legislators
WHO! is the boss of all these legislators? Who do they answer to?
What is the true/original name for Juneau?
Tlingit Aani
What are the three branches of government in Alaska?
The Legislature, the Governor, and the Judiciary.
Who is the current Governor of Alaska?
Mike Dunleavy, (R)
How many state legislators are there total (House + Senate)?
60! There are 40 House Representatives and 20 Senators.
What city was the capitol of Alaska before it was Juneau?
Sitka (Sheet'ka Kwaan)
What is one way regular people like us can impact the legislative process?
- Giving public testimony in a committee
- Writing a letter of support or opposition
- Calling your legislators and asking them to support or oppose
- Protesting or demonstrating
- Signing a petition
- more!
Who is probably the most famous Alaskan musician of all time?
Either Jewel or Medium Build.
What qualifications do you need to be elected to the legislature?
- Must be 25 to be a Senator, 21 to be a Representative
- Must be 30 to be elected governor
Who was Elizabeth Peratrovitch and what law did she help pass?
Alaska Native Civil Rights leader - she helped pass the Equal Rights Bill of 1945, prohibiting racial discrimination in the state.
How many days does the legislative session run (supposedly)?
According to the constitution, regular Session is supposed to be 120 days (roughly January - the end of April) but legislators can vote to extend it.
How long have Alaska Native communities been in Alaska before it became Alaska?
10,000 + years
Who holds control of the Alaska House of Representatives - Democrats, Republicans, or a mix? How about for the Senate?
In the house, Republicans hold control.
In the Senate, a bipartisan coalition has control - so both Republicans and Senators.
What year did Alaska become a state?
1959
What is a caucus?
A coalition of legislators with aligned values - could be the republican caucus, democratic caucus, fish caucus, women's caucus, etc.
What twitter hashtag should you use to find all the juicy gossip about the legislature?
#akleg
Name the Senate President and the Speaker of the House.
Senate President: Senator Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak)
House Speaker: Representative Cathy Tilton (R-Palmer)
Who is the last living delegate to the Alaska Constitution, which was written in 1956?
Vic Fisher
What up my guys. WHO actually writes the bills?
Legislative Affairs Agency, Legal Services - usually knowns as "Leg. Legal"
What is the official bird of the state of Alaska?
The Willow Ptarmigan!
Dena'ina - delggema
Yupik - aqesgiq