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2010 Phoning Your Legislator

Legislators to prepare for phone calls by determining their goal, listing key points, and researching relevant bills and provisions. When calling, identify yourself and state your position briefly without arguing. Determine the legislator's position and express appreciation if favorable. Get the name of the staff person and follow up with a thank you letter acknowledging the call and assistance.

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2010 Phoning Your Legislator

Legislators to prepare for phone calls by determining their goal, listing key points, and researching relevant bills and provisions. When calling, identify yourself and state your position briefly without arguing. Determine the legislator's position and express appreciation if favorable. Get the name of the staff person and follow up with a thank you letter acknowledging the call and assistance.

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“Leg” Day 2010

Phoning Your Legislator


PREPARATION:
Determine your goal and list points you wish to make in course of tele-
phone conversation.
Know number of appropriate bills, dates of introduction and any subse-
quent amended versions.
Be familiar with provisions of bills, and your rationale for support or opposi-
tion. Secure name and specific staff person to be contacted.

SUGGESTIONS FOR CONVERSATION:


State your name, position your hold, school/organization you represent.
Ask to speak to legislative aide (if calling about bill). Briefly, express your
questions or your views on the issue.
Do not argue.
Do not antagonize.
Determine position held by legislator in the bill or issue, if possible. If it is
favorable, express appreciation.
Secure the name of staff person responding to your call.
Thank staff for assistance.

FOLLOW-UP:
Send letter to legislator acknowledging your call to the office and assis-
tance given by staff.

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