When you have reached your lawmaker on the
phone simply say: "Hello, Rep. or Sen.
(their name). My name is (your name). I live
in your district in (your city). I am
calling to ask you to support/oppose (issue,
bill, etc.). I feel strongly about this
because (state facts, personal experiences,
etc.)." Or, "I recently wrote you a letter
asking you to support/oppose (issue, bill,
etc.). I am calling to see if you have any
questions about the importance of
supporting/opposing this (issue, bill,
etc.).
If you reach your lawmaker's answering
machine or staff, remember to leave a brief
message with your name, town, phone number
and position.
If you are asked a question you do not have
an answer to, simply tell your lawmaker "I
do not know the answer to that, but I would
be happy to find out for you." Then call
your advocacy staff and get the information
you need to follow up with your lawmaker.
Remember your
senators and representatives are interested
in hearing from the people they represent.
By contacting them you are not imposing, but
rather you are helping them to know more
about the issues they must decide. The more
informed your lawmakers are on the issues,
the better job he or she can do in
representing your district. It is up to you
to educate your legislators; they are
generalists on tobacco issues, you are the
one with insight and information about the
topic. |
You can contact
your state lawmakers during session in the
following ways:
By Mail:
Representative (name) or Senator
(name)
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501 |
By E-mail:
E-mail a senator or representative
Find your senator or representative
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By Telephone:
605-773-3851 - House of
Representatives
605-773-3821 - Senate
If the legislator
you are calling is unavailable,
leave your name, number, district,
House/Senate Bill number you are
calling about and whether you
support or oppose the legislation.
Also, ask that your legislator
return your call - this shows your
concern about the issue. |
By Fax:
You can send letters to your
legislator by fax at 605-773-6806.
You MUST address the fax to an individual legislator. |
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You can contact Governor
Mike Rounds in the following ways: |
Leave a message at 605-773-3212
Fax to 605-773-4711
E-mail at
sdgov@state.sd.us |
Write to the Governor at:
The Honorable Governor Mike
Rounds
Governor's Office
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501-5070 |
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