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HOMEWORK REVIEW
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PROJECT LEADERSHIP: CHAPTER 3
PROJECT LEADERSHIP: CHAPTER 3
Becoming A Mover and Shaker: Working With Decision Makers for
Change
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PURPOSE
To learn about: Your elected officials How bills become laws The budget process Ways to communicate with officials Providing testimony Working with the media
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YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
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OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Legislative Branch
Federal, State, and Local
Executive Branch
Federal, State, and Local
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STATE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
STATE SENATE (40 Members) – Elected for up to two four-year terms
STATE ASSEMBLY (80 Members) – Elected for up to three two-year terms
Individuals serving full terms in both houses can serve a total of 14 years.
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STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
GOVERNOR: Signs or vetoes proposed laws passed by legislature Appoints judges (subject to voter approval) Proposes state budget and other new laws Commands state militia Grants pardons (except impeachment) Oversees state agencies, departments, boards, and
commissions
STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS Over 500 state agencies, departments, and commissions Departments report directly to agencies Agencies report directly to governor Implement laws, including writing and enforcing regulations
WHERE TO GET INFORMATION
Sources:
Project Vote Smarthttp://www.vote-smart.org/index.htm
Official website of Californiahttp://ca.gov/
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Healthhttp://lpfch-cshcn.org/advocacy/advocacy-tools/contact-
your-elected-officials/
CQ Roll Call: Congress At Your Fingertipshttp://corporate.cqrollcall.com/content/60/en/Congress_At_Your_Fingertips
Capitol Enquiry: Pocket Directory of the California Legislature (red book) https://www.govbuddy.com/store/
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HOW BILLS BECOME LAWS
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WHERE DO BILLS COME FROM?
Governor or other constitutional office
Lobbyists or special interest groupsLegislators and staffMedia sourcesCommunity members and
organizationsCitizens
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HOW BILLS BECOME LAWS
Passing a law
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FILL IN THE BLANKS
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WHO SIGNS A BILL & MAKES IT LAW
Federal level: President
State Level: Governor
REGULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Draft regulations* Publish in Federal or State Register Allow for public comment/public
hearing* Respond to comments Make revisions Publish in Register Go into effect Become implemented by agency
* A good place to provide input
3.22Public Policy Advocacy:: A Grassroots Guide, The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, [email protected]
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THE CALIFORNIA BUDGET PROCESS
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THE BUDGET PROCESS
Why is the budget important to you?
Why is it an important policy-making tool?
What is the budget process?
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS January 10 – Budget is presented by the Governor and
introduced by the chairs of the Budget Committee in each house.
May 10 – Governor updates the budget proposal to reflect more accurate revenue and cost data. This is called the May Revision.
Because budget contains both appropriations and an urgency clause, it must be approved by a 2/3 vote in each house.
The independent legislative analyst prepares a detailed analysis of both the January budget and the May Revision.
June 15 – The constitutional deadline for lawmakers to pass the budget bill.
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PROVIDING TESTIMONY
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GIVING EFFECTIVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Those who show up get heard.
Use a real life story.
Keep it simple and avoid technical lingo.
Attend prior hearings.
Brainstorm with others beforehand.
Don’t get sidetracked.
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GIVING EFFECTIVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY (CONTINUED)
Tell them what you want.
Don’t be argumentative.
Abide by the rules.
Be polite.
Provide credible information.
Back up your comment in writing.
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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LEGISLATORS
WAYS TO COMMUNICATE
Identify yourself. Explain how you and others will be affected. Be brief and to the point. Stick to one subject. Be clear about what you want. Be accurate and specific. Be polite and positive. Offer your help. Follow up!
3.34Public Policy Advocacy:: A Grassroots Guide, The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, [email protected]
Call Write
Visit
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PHONE CALLS, E-MAIL, FAXES
Ask to speak to the legislator or aide.
Note your legislative district. Give bill # and name, if any. Explain why the issue is important
to you. Jot down speaking points in
advance. Write notes on your conversation. Follow up!
3.36Adapted from: Public Policy Advocacy:: A Grassroots Guide, The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, [email protected]
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LETTERS AND POSTCARDS
Type or neatly handwrite. Use own words. Personalize. Be brief. Stick to key point(s). Know what you are asking. Identify yourself. Use bill # and title, if any. Be timely. Follow up!
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Public Policy Advocacy:: A Grassroots Guide, The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, [email protected]
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media and other online tools can be useful for connecting with your local representatives.
Visit http://lpfch-cshcn.org/advocacy/advocacy-tools/connect-with-legislators-via-social-media/.
Find your legislators Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube profiles.
Source: LPFCH.org
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VISITING YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Before the visit:
Make an appointment.
Brief yourself about your legislator.
Define the objectives of your visit.
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VISITING YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
During the visit:
Set the climate. Talk briefly about yourself. State reasons for the visit. Be alert to other matters. Be credible. - It’s okay to say “I don’t know,” and offer to find out and send them the information.
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VISITING YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
After the visit:
Hold a debriefing. Send a follow-up.
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WORKING WITH THE MEDIA
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SPREADING THE MESSAGE:WORKING WITH THE MEDIA
Call
Write
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MEDIA ADVOCACY
Set your goals.
Design your message.
Make your story newsworthy.
Use media tools and materials.
CHAPTER 3 REVIEW
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HOMEWORK
Action Planning Template: Decision-Makers, Your Representatives, and the Media
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EVALUATION
PurposeoTo get feedback on the effectiveness of this training
oTo identify what participants are learning
oTo find areas that can be improved