Legislative Day 101

What We’ll Cover Today Goals. What happens at Legislative Day and when. How to have a successful visit with your legislator.

Goals Educate and lobby legislators Demonstrate REALTOR® strength Learn something valuable Have fun

Legislative Day Schedule 9:00 – Morning Briefing 11:00 – March to the Capitol/Group photo 11:30-afternoon – local/regional lunches and legislator office visits 4:30 – Member/Director Forum 5:30 – Capitol Reception

Morning Briefing When:9:00 – 11:00 am Where:Sacramento Convention Center 1400 J Street, Sacramento Exhibit Halls D/E What:Governor Brown invited to speak Hot Issue Briefing Great entertainment

Map – Convention Center

March/Photo When:After Morning Briefing (approx. 11 AM) Where:From the Sacramento Convention Center to the West Steps of the State Capitol What:Walk to the Capitol Building for a group picture on the west steps.

Map – March Coming Soon

Lunches Check with your local association for details.

Legislator Office Visits When:Check with your local association Where:Check with your local association What:meeting with your legislators to discuss the Hot Issues How:Key Contacts will coordinate Follow the “Rules of the Road”

Map – Getting to the Capitol

Member/Director Forum When:4:30 p.m. Where:Convention Center Exhibit Halls What:Update on key industry issues presented by C.A.R. Leadership

Capitol Reception When:5:30-7:30 p.m. Where:Sheraton Grand Hotel Grand Nave Ballroom What:Thank you reception for contributors to the REALTOR® Action Fund Cost:Must have contributed $148 to RAF in 2016; then it’s free.

Map – Sheraton Grand

Rules of the Road Be positive & respectful Make sure you address your legislator properly (i.e. Senator Smith). Look to Key Contacts for guidance. Do not take pictures or video without getting permission.

Rules of the Road Use proper decorum. Turn off phones and don’t text. ONLY DISCUSS THE HOT ISSUES. Do NOT discuss political contributions.

Questions? me at See you in Sacramento!