This course presents basics on how to hold an effective Lobby Day and includes information on Virginia State Conference Legislative Agenda

• Why Lobby/Advocacy Days are important
• How to be Effective

• Review of Legislation Opposed/Supported/Seeking Lead Patron
• Supported Legislation
  
  • HJ 540 - Removes Felony as Cause for Disenfranchisement (Simon)
  • HB1444 - Raises Minimum Wage to $15/hr (Rasoul)
  • SB 978 - Raises Minimum Wage to $15/hr (Dance)
  • SB 979 - No Excuse In Person Absentee Voting (Dance)
  • SB 796 - Expungement (McDougle)
• Opposed Legislation
  • SJ 223 - Constitutional Amendment Restoration of Rights (Norment)
  • HB 1430 - 3rd Party Voter Registration Requirements (Fowler)
  • HB 1431 - 3rd Party Voter Registration Requirements (Cole)
• Need Lead Patron
  • Raise Grand Larceny Threshold to $1,500
  • Police Body Cams and Dash Cam Requirement for Use
• Advocacy Teams
• Assignments
• Q&A