| Time |
Activity |
| 8:30 - 9:15 |
Overview of Seminar
Lobbying: What, Why, Who, Where, and When
Elements of Effective State Legislative Lobbying
Assessing and Increasing Your Political Strength
|
| 9:15 - 9:30 |
Activity 1: Assessing Your Political Strength |
| 9:30 - 10:00 |
Developing Your Lobbying Campaign
Crafting Your Bill and Supporting Materials
|
| 10:00 - 10:10 |
Break |
| 10:10 - 11:45 |
Legislative Staff
How to Use Legislative Procedure
Working with Committees and Caucuses
Ethics: Laws, Compliance, and Penalties
Making Campaign Contributions
Gaining Special Interest Support
|
| 11:45 - 12:00 |
Activity 2: Coalition and Alliance Building |
| 12:00 - 12:30 |
Lunch |
| 12:30 - 1:15 |
Effective Legislative Negotiation |
| 1:15 - 2:00 |
Activity 3: Competitive Negotiation/Role Playing |
| 2:00 - 2:10 |
Break |
| 2:10 - 3:00 |
Contract Lobbyists |
| 3:00 - 3:30 |
Motivating Lawmakers: Getting and Keeping Lawmakers' Votes |
| 3:30 - 4:00 |
Activity 4: "3-minute in the Hallway" Lobbying |
| 4:00 - 4:15 |
Keeping the Bill Moving After the CFR |
| 4:15 - 5:00 |
Course Summary and Course Evaluation |
How to Successfully Lobby State Regulatory Agencies |