Advocating for Alabama’s Children Since 1992

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Advocating for Alabama’s Children Since 1992 Advocacy Matters 101 March 2, 2017 Child Hunger Summit | Huntsville, AL Rhonda Mann, Policy & Research Director rmann@alavoices.org | 334-213-2410 x 103

Our Mission To ensure the well-being of Alabama’s children through research, public awareness and advocacy.

Our Goals Today Define Advocacy Basic understanding/review of Alabama’s Legislative Process The role of the advocate and strategies What makes your lawmaker tick

What is Advocacy?

By definition advocacy is the application of pressure and influence on the people and institutions that have the power to give you what you want.

Alabama’s Legislative Process

The Alabama Legislature House of Representatives Senate House of Representatives Lt. Governor President Pro Tem Speaker of the House Speaker Pro Tem 35 Members 105 Members *Serving in the legislature is a Part-Time position *No term limits *State-wide elections every 4 years

Alabama’s Legislative Session Limited to 30 legislative days within 105 calendar days Tuesday/Thursday are typically legislative meeting days Wednesday usually committee meetings Public Hearings Special sessions may be called by the Governor

Legislative Committees Divides up work at the Legislature 24 Committees in the Senate 31 Committees in the House of Representatives Committee Meetings are open to the public Usually held on Wednesdays

Alabama State Legislature What must the Alabama State Legislature do every year?

Alabama’s Budget Education Trust Fund budget (ETF) Funded by income tax, sales, tax, utility and other taxes. Considered growth revenue This Year $5.9 Billion - $6.3 Billion for FY 2017 General Fund budget (GF) Operating budget for our state Funded by other sources including tax on insurance premiums, oil and gas lease taxes. This Year $1.7 Billion - $1.85 Billion for FY 2017

What is an Advocate

THE ROLE OF THE ADVOCATE Influence Speak for others and yourself Become their “go to” expert

Advocacy Strategy Advocacy Attend a legislative day or participate in a lobby day. Advocacy Recruit new Child Advocates Become the “go to” person on policy issues & share your information, Become familiar with the legislative process Get to know your legislators; call, write and email them Serve on Coalitions Media Matters to your lawmakers!

What Makes Your Decision Maker Tick

When talking to your lawmakers Be knowledgeable Never mislead Know your opposition Be forceful, but not aggressive Know what makes them tick Don’t alienate Tell a personal story if you can Always thank them for their time

Now... match the individual with the issue a. Rosa Parks b. Ryan White c. Matthew Shepard d. Sandra Fluke e. Cindy Sheehan f. James Brady g. Jane Goodall 1. Iraq War 2. Women’s Health 3. Civil Rights 4. Gun Control 5. Wildlife Conservation 6. AIDS 7. Hate Crimes

Pop Quiz….match the stats with the issue a. 3.1 Million b. 5 Million c. 50% d. 250,000 e. 2.2 Million f. 17 Million 1. U.S. Green Jobs 2. Alzheimer’s 3. The Pentagon 4. Darfur 5. Federal Employees 6. U.S. Food Aid

What keeps us from Advocating?

People who choose to do nothing still affect public policy—but their silence supports the way things are rather than helping to make things better.

Why does Advocacy matter?

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