Tips for phoning your legislator
Your legislator is a busy person with a hectic schedule. Upon reaching your legislator on the phone:- Identify yourself, your Association, and your home town within the legislator's district.
- Identify the bill by name and number.
- Briefly state your position with rationale. Again use local examples to demonstrate the bill's impact.
- Ask the legislator's views on the bill.
- Do not argue or antagonize.
- Show appreciation for the legislator's service; be positive if possible.
- If the legislator requests further information, supply it as quickly as possible or refer the request to your organization's lobbyists.
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