Can they change or repeal it in the same way? If not, what will be different this time? If it was a ballot measure (this is only true for some states), ask how to get your changes on the ballot again. You’ll need to know when to file your measure and how many signatures (often 1,000+) it will take to get it back to the voters. [2] X Research source
Dress professionally and lay out the reasons you want to change or create a new law. Come armed with arguments and facts.
Call for an appointment. Keep calling – it will often take a long time before anything will be available for you. Persistence can pay off. Write a clear and concise email about your proposed law. Make it personal – talk about why you want this so badly. Be sure to include your address and phone number so the legislator can choose the best way to contact you. Donate to the legislator’s campaign. Many legislators are more willing to make time for people who have donated money to them than other constituents. [14] X Research source
Show the legislator your proposed legislation. Be clear and professional. Make arguments that are not personal and would resonate with many of his or her constituents. Don’t take up too much of the legislator’s time. He or she is constantly being asked for things and often he has no idea about what the issue is about. Bring information to leave for him and an extra copy for a staffer.
Write a short note with your name and address clearly stated. Tell the legislator that “it was wonderful to meet you and discuss X. ” Remind them nicely that you will continue to contact them about the issue
Keep emailing and writing in a polite way. Ask for suggestions of other ways to take action – groups that might share your concerns that you could work with, for example.
