URGENT DEVELOPMENTS IN LEGISLATION IMPACTING COUNSELORS AND OUR CLIENTS
Ways you can participate in MT legislation and advocate for our profession and clients by visiting:
Testify in Person: In-person testimonies are highly impactful. If you’re able to attend, please come prepared to share your perspective. If you can't make it in person you can always testify via Zoom.
Submit Written Testimony: If you can’t testify in person (or virtually), consider submitting your testimony in writing to the committee.
| SAMPLE LETTERS TO LEGISLATORS
I am writing to express my strong support for [Bill Number/Name], which is currently under consideration in the [legislative body, e.g., (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee, State Senate, State House, etc.]. This legislation is crucial for [briefly state the purpose or benefit of the bill]. By passing this bill, we can [mention a positive outcome or impact]. I urge you to vote in favor of [Bill Number/Name] and help make a positive difference in our community. Sample Oppose Bill Message: I am writing to express my strong opposition to [Bill Number/Name], which is currently under consideration in the [legislative body, e.g., (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee, State Senate, State House, etc.]. This legislation raises significant concerns because [briefly state the reasons or negative impacts of the bill]. Implementing this bill could [mention a potential negative outcome or consequence]. I urge you to vote against [Bill Number/Name] to protect the best interests of our community. |
Sample Support Bill Message: