making laws for animals the legislative process. some situations require concrete changes in the law...
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Making Laws for AnimalsThe Legislative Process
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• Some situations require concrete changes in the law
• Legitimization of animal protection issues
• Media coverage generates public dialogue in society
Why Work on Legislation?
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The General Process of Lawmaking
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What is the best option?
• Local – Counties, Cities, Townships, School boards
• State – State legislatures and Agencies
• Federal – US Congress and Federal Agencies with in the Commerce Clause
• Citizens Ballot Measure
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What are the main obstacles to passing a bill?
TIME
ATTENTION
OPPOSITION
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Lawmaking at the State Level
• 50 different state legislative sessions
• Over 140,000 bills introduced each year
• Average session lasts 5 months
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Lawmaking at the Federal Level
• Two year sessions- longer process.
• About 10,000 bills per 2 year Congress
• Partisan, partisan, partisan
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What helps pass legislation?
Preparation
Organization
Professionalism
Perseverance
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Effectively Lobbying an Elected Official
Be honest, be kind, be professional, be short and concise, have facts and be sure to follow up!
Tips and Info in the “How to Be an Effective Citizen Lobbyist” handout.
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3 Steps You Can Take Today
Register to Vote and GOTV
Know the names and phone numbers for your Members of Congress and State Legislators
Join the HSUS Facebook Page for your state for updates on legislation you can act on.