How to Testify at the Idaho State Legislature. Learn how to make your voice heard this session. By Brian Almon (12/27/24)
Brian explains:
Before a bill can become law, it must first pass through committee hearings in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. These hearings allow sponsors to explain the bill's purpose, give legislators an opportunity to ask questions, and, most importantly, provide members of the public a chance to speak directly to lawmakers about why the bill should or should not be approved.
These hearings are your chance to directly engage with the legislative process, so it’s important to know exactly how they work.
If you want to testify at a hearing, check out Brian’s tips:
How to find out when a bill will be heard in committee.
How to prepare your testimony.
How the chair runs a committee meeting where testimony will be heard.
How to testify (includes video clip of Idaho Freedom Foundation’s Niklas Kleinworth testimony).
Related:
Idaho Freedom Foundation — Legislature 101 (01/08/24, video 56:47 includes transcript): youtube.com/watch?v=Y7U…
Idaho Family Strong Training Videos (under 3 minutes each): idahofamilystrong.org/t…
Idaho Voting Guide:
