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NY DREAM ACTNY DREAM ACTNY DREAM ACTNY DREAM ACT
LOBBYING TRAINING GUIDE FOR LOBBYING TRAINING GUIDE FOR
DREAMERSDREAMERSLOBBYING TRAINING GUIDE FOR LOBBYING TRAINING GUIDE FOR
DREAMERSDREAMERS
PART I: The Nature of LobbyingPART I: The Nature of LobbyingPART I: The Nature of LobbyingPART I: The Nature of Lobbying
• Definition: Lobbying means to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and specially members of a legislative body.
• Lobbyists help the legislative process work more effectively by providing lawmakers with reliable data and accurate assessments of a bill's effect.
• Constitutional basis
• “Congress shall make no law...or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances.”
• Special Interest
• The founders of this country understood human nature. They recognized that it leads individuals to represent their own interest or special interest, rather than the greater public interest. They also understood that factions were inevitable, so they viewed factions as a necessary part of a competitive system of checks and balances.
• History
• Two major accounts have been circulated in discussions on the origin of the term lobbying
• Willard Hotel
• Lobby of the NY State Capitol waiting to address legislators.
PART II: Understanding Forces PART II: Understanding Forces that Shape Legislationthat Shape Legislation
PART II: Understanding Forces PART II: Understanding Forces that Shape Legislationthat Shape Legislation
7 P’s7 P’s
7 Ps7 Ps7 Ps7 Ps
ProfileProfile
Previous ExperiencePrevious Experience
PositionsPositions
Press/Public OpinionPress/Public Opinion
PromotersPromoters
PrioritiesPriorities
Personal Experience. Personal Experience.
PROFILE of Constituents: PROFILE of Constituents: PROFILE of Constituents: PROFILE of Constituents:
What are the demographics of the constituency? For example, What are the demographics of the constituency? For example,
urban or rural, traditional or progressive, level of prosperity, urban or rural, traditional or progressive, level of prosperity,
ethnicity.ethnicity.
How much of the economy is agriculture, service, technology, How much of the economy is agriculture, service, technology,
or manufacturing?or manufacturing?
For what products, attractions, annual events such as For what products, attractions, annual events such as
traditional festivals, or services is the area known?traditional festivals, or services is the area known?
What is the history of the area? How did the area develop? Has What is the history of the area? How did the area develop? Has
there been natural disasters recently?there been natural disasters recently?
How significant is your issue in the district or state?How significant is your issue in the district or state?
PREVIOUS PREVIOUS Experience. Experience. PREVIOUS PREVIOUS
Experience. Experience.
Where did the policymaker grow up and attend Where did the policymaker grow up and attend
school?school?
What career path did the policymaker pursue What career path did the policymaker pursue
before entering politics?before entering politics?
What political or policy making positions did What political or policy making positions did
the official hold previously?the official hold previously?
How might these positions shape the official’s How might these positions shape the official’s
current views?current views?
POSITIONSPOSITIONSPOSITIONSPOSITIONS
How does the member typically respond to your How does the member typically respond to your
type of issue?type of issue?
How familiar is the policymaker with your issue or How familiar is the policymaker with your issue or
concern?concern?
What is the legislator’s voting record on your issue What is the legislator’s voting record on your issue
or on similar issues?or on similar issues?
What private or public statements has the member What private or public statements has the member
made regarding your issue or organization?made regarding your issue or organization?
PRESS AND PUBLIC OPINIONPRESS AND PUBLIC OPINIONPRESS AND PUBLIC OPINIONPRESS AND PUBLIC OPINION
What is the current and anticipated public opinion regarding your What is the current and anticipated public opinion regarding your
issue?issue?
What has been the extent of press coverage in the state or district What has been the extent of press coverage in the state or district
on the issue?on the issue?
What type of press coverage will the legislator likely receive upon What type of press coverage will the legislator likely receive upon
publicly supporting your position?publicly supporting your position?
Would the policymaker be criticized in the media for changing a Would the policymaker be criticized in the media for changing a
previously established position?previously established position?
Look at the Legislator’s press release section of his or her website Look at the Legislator’s press release section of his or her website
and find the accomplishments for which the legislator is specially and find the accomplishments for which the legislator is specially
proud.proud.
PROMOTERSPROMOTERSPROMOTERSPROMOTERS
Which groups or individuals actively Which groups or individuals actively
helped the policymaker get elected?helped the policymaker get elected?
Who has supported the policymaker Who has supported the policymaker
financially?financially?
Who are the current supporters or Who are the current supporters or
legislative allies?legislative allies?
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Has the policymaker had a personal Has the policymaker had a personal
experience on the issue?experience on the issue?
PART IIIPART IIIPART IIIPART III
Understanding Government Understanding Government Institutions and ProcessesInstitutions and Processes
Understanding Government Understanding Government Institutions and ProcessesInstitutions and Processes
NY STATE NY STATE GOVERNMENTGOVERNMENT
NY STATE NY STATE GOVERNMENTGOVERNMENT
The 3 men in a room The 3 men in a room
THE SHORT LEGISLATIVE THE SHORT LEGISLATIVE PROCESSPROCESS
THE SHORT LEGISLATIVE THE SHORT LEGISLATIVE PROCESSPROCESS
Ideas for BillsIdeas for Bills
Idea into BillIdea into Bill
Bill IntroducedBill Introduced
Bill sent to CommitteeBill sent to Committee
Committee AgendaCommittee Agenda
Public Support or Attack on a BillPublic Support or Attack on a Bill
After CommitteeAfter Committee
NY STATE BUDGET NY STATE BUDGET PROCESS PROCESS
NY STATE BUDGET NY STATE BUDGET PROCESS PROCESS
Agency Budget Preparation (June–Agency Budget Preparation (June–
September/October)September/October)
Division Of The Budget Review Division Of The Budget Review
(September/October–December)(September/October–December)
The Governor’s Decisions (November - The Governor’s Decisions (November -
January)January)
Legislative Action (January–March)Legislative Action (January–March)
Budget Execution (March–April): Budget Execution (March–April):
PART IVPART IVPART IVPART IV
Know your IssueKnow your IssueKnow your IssueKnow your Issue
DREAM ACT LEGISLATIONDREAM ACT LEGISLATIONDREAM ACT LEGISLATIONDREAM ACT LEGISLATION
PUBLIC FUNDING FOR DREAM STUDENTS
TAP/PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPSTAP/PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS
• http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06829&term=2011&Summary=Y&Text=Y
• http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=S04179&term=2011
PRIVATE FUNDING FOR DREAM STUDENTSPRIVATE FUNDING FOR DREAM STUDENTS
PRIVATE FUNDPRIVATE FUND
• http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08689&term=2011&Summary=Y&Text=Y
COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (529s): COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (529s):
http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08690&term=&Summary=Y&Text=Y
PART VPART VPART VPART V
Communicating Effectively Communicating Effectively with Policy Makerswith Policy Makers
Communicating Effectively Communicating Effectively with Policy Makerswith Policy Makers
Lobbying is NOT about status and Lobbying is NOT about status and influence. It is about changing the influence. It is about changing the
hearts and minds of government and hearts and minds of government and legislators. legislators.
Lobbying is NOT about status and Lobbying is NOT about status and influence. It is about changing the influence. It is about changing the
hearts and minds of government and hearts and minds of government and legislators. legislators.
An effective lobbyist uses information, communication, An effective lobbyist uses information, communication,
public pressure and engagement to bring policy public pressure and engagement to bring policy
change. change.
Educate Members of the NY LegislatureEducate Members of the NY Legislature
Give them the tools to make your caseGive them the tools to make your case
Makes them passionate about your issueMakes them passionate about your issue
Keep them updated on your issues--especially when Keep them updated on your issues--especially when
you aren’t asking for somethingyou aren’t asking for something
Face to FaceFace to FaceFace to FaceFace to Face1) Keep it short; 1) Keep it short;
2) A concise presentation is most effective; 2) A concise presentation is most effective;
3) Members and their staff have 15 to 30 minutes per visit 3) Members and their staff have 15 to 30 minutes per visit
depending on the standing of the member; 4) You may be depending on the standing of the member; 4) You may be
interrupted at anytime by votes, schedules, etc.interrupted at anytime by votes, schedules, etc.
Be Focus: Be Focus: Talk about your goals in numbers where possible: 1) JOBS; 2) Talk about your goals in numbers where possible: 1) JOBS; 2)
$$$$; 3) Constituents that benefit. Know your Issue: 1) Have a one $$$$; 3) Constituents that benefit. Know your Issue: 1) Have a one
pager; 2) Know how the issue effects you; 3) Be knowledgeable about pager; 2) Know how the issue effects you; 3) Be knowledgeable about
the details; 4) Be persuasive-use personal stories.the details; 4) Be persuasive-use personal stories.
Be assertive but not offensive. Overall, remember they are there Be assertive but not offensive. Overall, remember they are there
to listen to you and they are regular people.to listen to you and they are regular people.