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Do’s & Don’ts of Lobbying

DO LOBBY, DON’T OVER DO IT!

To be effective in your lobbying, here are some practical suggestions to follow:

Know your legislators

Know the legislation

Know the basic legislative process

Know how to be firm but friendly

Attack the issue, not the person

Don’t underestimate public officials

Son’t look down on government and politics

Be understanding

Be thoughtful

Don’t blame public official for “failing” to do what you wanted

Avoid selfish requests for special favors and exemptions

Don’t be a busybody

Be cooperative

Be realistic

Be practical

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Legislative Process

There are four basic types of legislation: bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and simple resolutions.

Step 1. Referral to Committee

Step 2. Committee Action

Step 3. Subcommittee Review

Step 4. Mark up

Step 5. Committee Action to Report a Bill

Step 6. Publication of a Written Report

Step 7. Scheduling Floor Action

Step 8. Debate

Step 9. Referral to Other Chamber

Step 10. Conference Committee Action

Step 11. Final Action

Step 12. Overriding a Veto

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