HOW TO WRITE TESTIMONY FOR A COMMITTEE?
Opportunities for giving testimony are actually infrequent and at the discretion of the Committee Chair or the bill’s sponsor. Normally, there is just not time. Occasionally, there are public hearings on major bills which afford opportunity for normal testimony. In most instances, opportunities for speaking at committee meetings are limited to a few minutes of informal comments; therefore, it is important to talk with committee members individually before the bill comes to the committee. Be prepared to discuss the fiscal (financial) impact of you bill. • Identify yourself (the person presenting the testimony) in the first paragraph. If testifying as an individual, give name and address. If representing a group, give your name and the name of the group and number of people you represent. • Give the reason for you interest in the subject of the hearing or committee meeting. 1. If testifying as an individual, explain why the bill, administrative rules, or proposed action by a governing bo
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