1. BILL NEEDS CITIZEN LOBBYISTS
OTHERWISE…

2. Paid Lobbyist and Special Interests
Only the voices of
Paid Lobbyist and Special Interests
Will be heard!!

3. Hello? Hello? Bill, here. Hello? Madam Chair?
Don’t let me die! Please, Send me to the next guy…
Me! Me! Pick me, please Madam Chair.
So……
How can YOU help Bill?
Hello? Hello? Bill, here. Hello? Madam Chair?
I sure hope someone sticks up for me.
Tell story of Florida lawmaker words

4. TESTIFY

7. Remember, Bill needs YOU!!
Don’t let me die! Please, Send me to the next guy…
Remember, Bill needs YOU!!

8. You are a citizen. It’s okay to make mistakes
TIPS
Always sign-in
Hearings take place when first agendized
Public comment is open
Get 2-3 minutes, so hit key points and submit the rest
You are a citizen. It’s okay to make mistakes
Hit the red button on the mike to talk and state your name for the record
Make your testimony about YOU. Bee personal
Note if you are a constituent
Ask to be in the loop for any “subcommittee”
If no one responds, it’s OKAY!!
Leave your contact information with staff
Bring friends, friends, friends…even if they don’t testify
Arrive early and sit up front
Bring water. You will wish you did
Learned from personal experience. Also, BRING WATER