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Legislative Process:

• Stay informed about issues being considered by law-making bodies
• Learn the terminology of the legislative body
• Understand the stance of people in the legislative body as it relates to your issue
• Research and learn perspectives on issues that differ from your own
• Learn how to read a bill
• Submit testimony in support of an issue being considered
• Submit testimony against an issue being considered 
• Learn the calendar and the decision-making process
• Learn the budget process
• Meet with key legislative decision-makers (committee chairs, caucus leaders etc.)

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For more action items, visit Civics101.CT.gov.