Lobbying Your Legislator 101 Training

Indiana Equality (its coalition partners) and Stop The Amendment, will be providing a two-hour crash course in techniques for constituents to successfully communicate with and educate their State legislators.  Topics of this session will include:

• The “Marriage Discrimination Amendment"
• Process of amending Indiana’s Constitution
• Background on the Amendment
• Facts, talking points, and likely objections
  
• Bias Crimes Legislation
• How a bill becomes law
• Background on Bias Crimes legislation
• Facts, talking points, and likely objections
  
• Do’s and Don’ts when talking to legislators

Be sure to attend the “Equality IS a Hoosier Value!” Rally at the Indiana Statehouse starting at 1 PM.

After the rally you will have an opportunity to meet with your representative or senator to discuss your concerns about these important issues pending before the Indiana General Assembly.