Learn how to effectively participate in Washington State’s legislative process, including how to connect with state legislators, how to testify before a legislative committee, and why Washington is said to have an “open” legislature.
Discussion Questions:
What are some ways in which citizens can provide input to legislators?
According to contract lobbyist Nick Federici, what are two important first steps to participating in the legislative process?
When does Mr. Federici say is the best time to connect with busy legislators?
What are legislative assistants and what roles do they play?
Why does Mr. Federici say that it’s important to get to know your legislator? What are some ways to do that?
What are some ways to be effective when testifying before committee?
How can one participate in the legislative process without traveling to Olympia?
According to Mr. Federici, what are the “three P’s” for meeting with legislators?
Why is Washington said to have an “open” legislature?
Teach With TVW: Participating in the Legislative Process
Learn how to effectively participate in Washington State’s legislative process, including how to connect with state legislators, how to testify before a legislative committee, and why Washington is said to have an “open” legislature.
Discussion questions:
What are some ways in which citizens can provide input to legislators?
According to contract lobbyist Nick Federici, what are two important first steps to participating in the legislative process?
When does Mr. Federici say is the best time to connect with busy legislators?
What are legislative assistants and what roles do they play?
Why does Mr. Federici say that it’s important to get to know your legislator? What are some ways to do that?
What are some ways to be effective when testifying before committee?
How can one participate in the legislative process without traveling to Olympia?
According to Mr. Federici, what are the “three P’s” for meeting with legislators?
Why is Washington said to have an “open” legislature?