As a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of your greatest responsibilities is to help elect the legislators who represent all Virginians. But your role in the democratic process of government does not end at the polls. By sharing your opinions and ideas with your elected officials, you help them decide what to do about the issues and pending legislation that affect us all.
Make sure you understand the legislative process. Even the most basic understanding of the process will help you effectively express your ideas.
Contact your representative about a particular issue before the Legislature takes action on it. Most matters coming before the Legislature are well publicized before session. Using the Legislative Information System, you can track legislation and review committee agendas prior to a meeting. You can even testify before committees on issues important to you.
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