Letters to Legislator ( Needs to make three (3) different letters
1.Write Three(3) types of letters address to legislator
2. Two (2) letters should State the specific bill number and issue and state your opinion in the first sentence. Relate your experience with the issue. Use personal examples when possible. Your interest and concern about the issue is important.
Ask the legislator to specifically commit to supporting or opposing the legislation you are writing about.
Ask for specific reasons they are supporting or opposing the proposal.
Determine the issue or message (e.g., telehealth impact on your practice) you wish to discuss with your legislator(s). Resource: The American Nurses Association Federal Legislative Priorities for 2019.
3. make the third letter(1) – THANK yOU letter
-brief (one page or less), and use your own words.
