Legislative Update

On March 13, 2020, Governor Dunleavy issued the first COVID-19 related health mandate. Public schools are closed statewide through 3/30. Visitation to Alaska Pioneer Homes is limited. Read more on the health mandate. On March 16, Governor Dunleavy closed state operated libraries, archives, and museums to the public from March 17, 2020 through March 31, 2020. All public programs and events scheduled to be held within and around these facilities are suspended in this time. Staff will continue to serve the public through telephone, web, and other modes that preserve the highest degree of social distancing.

Additionally, residential school programs shall begin the process of sending students to their families and home communities. This process should be completed by March 27th.

To help decrease the spread of COVID-19, until further notice, Capitol Complex access is limited to lawmakers, staff, administration officials, and credentialed press. All LIOs are practicing social distancing by closing to in-person assistance. LIO staff are still available by phone, email and chat.

These unprecedented steps are temporary, but necessary to protect the health and safety of Alaskans and ensure the Legislature is able to finalize budgets and other important matters.

Please continue to participate in the public process by following Gavel Alaska, AKL.TV, and through written and telephone testimony.

Read more on Alaska's response to COVID-19.

Don't forget to file for your PFD. Filing online is a very simple process, even if you have never filed online before. It should only take approximately 15 minutes. The PFD office has made applications printable from their website for THIS year only. There are also paper applications available in front of my office.

State Capitol Room 510
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-6600

Toll-Free: 877-465-6601

Email: Senator.Mike.Shower@akleg.gov

State Capitol Room 426
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-4859

Toll-Free: 888-465-4859

Email: Representative.George.Rauscher@akleg.gov

The Valdez LIO provides many services for the community. We provide information on current and past legislation and track bills as they move through the committee process. We also provide teleconference services for citizens to participate in the legislative process. In addition, we can also register voters, assist in the PFD application process and certify or notarize documents. Our office is non-partisan and serves the entire legislature.

Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00

Email: lio.valdez@akleg.gov
Website: valdez.akleg.gov
Location: 213 Meals Avenue Room 13
Phone: (907)835-2111