Planning an In-Person Legislative Visit

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Written By Elizabeth Randol

LEVEL: 301

TYPE: Guide

UPDATED: 9/2024

Resource Summary

This guide outlines a step-by-step process to help organizers / lobbyists plan an in-person legislative visit at a legislator’s capitol or district office, including:

  • Setting meeting goals

  • Choosing attendees

  • Identifying target legislators

  • Defining the legislative “ask”

  • Scheduling the meeting

  • Preparing attendees and assigning roles

  • Creating an agenda and assembling meeting materials

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