Georgia State Legislative Advocacy

If you are interested in improving things for companion animals in Georgia, one of the best things you can do is get to know your state representatives and state senator, educate them on the homeless pet overpopulation crisis and let them know it matters to you. (See Sample Letter below) If you do,

Don't assume your legislators know what you know. Give them information and be kind and courteous and let them know you'd like a chance to give them your input.
Write, print, sign and mail a letter to each one. Emails are too easily passed over and/or deleted. Written letters that show effort and time spent on your part communicate importance and demand their attention.
Call them after a week and follow up. Make sure they have read your letter and know your name.

Use OPENSTATES

to find out who your state legislators are

to find bills introduced or passed in current or past sessions

Link to openstates.org

Use BALLOTPEDIA

to find out who is in office or who is running for office

get information on what the issues are in Georgia for both state and local elected offices

Link to Ballotpedia website

Georgia's official General Assembly website provides legislator names and contact info, committees and their assigned members, the legislative calendar for the current session and the status of bills:

Legis.ga.gov

SAMPLE LETTER to your legislator, click anywhere:

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