An important part of the process of getting Ally’s Law, also known as the Restroom Access Act, introduced in your state is lobbying your legislature.

Below are some tips for lobbying your legislator:

• Know your organization: If you are speaking on its behalf you will want to be a credible representative. Be fully aware of your organization's positions and their development as well as the relationship it maintains with other organizations and with the legislature.
  
  
• Know your legislator: Make an attempt to understand the basis for his/her positions:
  • Record on related legislation and/or votes (be aware of any prior favorable commitment to your cause/party), position, and tenure in legislative and political power structure;
  • Constituent pressures;
  • General predispositions;
  • What kind of personal interview will be most effective (sensitivity to legislative attitudes about approach is essential).
  • Your appearance as an objective individual, able to deal sympathetically with the concerns of both sides, will be enhanced.
• Know your issue: Phrase the argument in your own words. Don't be surprised if it appears you are more knowledgeable than the individual you are lobbying. No one can be expected to address every question or matter of concern regarding an issue, however, so don't hesitate to admit your lack of knowledge on a particular point. Be willing to pursue the answer and report back.
  
  
• Know your opposition: It is preferable to anticipate the opposition and answer their arguments positively before those arguments surface publicly.
  
  
• Know your DOs and DON'Ts: Click here to download "The DOs, DON'Ts & More for Lobbyists," which is full of helpful tips to remember when you're lobbying your government about any issue.
  
  

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