Active Lobbying

Bogdan and Lasky LLC active lobbying services involve more aggressive participation in monitoring an issue and communicating a client’s position on a legislative or regulatory proposal. In consultation with the client, these services generally involve legislative monitoring activities in connection with some or all of the following:

• Research of law or regulations under which the client functions
• Obtaining a legislative history and understanding of both sides of the political debate
• Assessment of the current politics of an issue and development of a political strategy
• Consistent personal and written contact with key elected officials or policymakers responsible for the bill or regulation of interest
• Annual review of the Executive State Budget proposal
• Participation in budgetary hearings and monitoring of state budget negotiations
• Drafting memorandum in support and opposition to legislation
• Attending legislative committee meetings
• Scheduling and attending meetings with legislators and staff
• Drafting testimony in preparation for legislative or regulatory hearings
• Drafting legislation or regulations, or recommending revised language
• Building coalitions with organizations of similar interest
• Attending legislative receptions, lunches and dinners on behalf of the client
• Organization of legislative “lobby days”
• Organization of client and constituent outreach in legislative district offices
• Advice regarding political contributions
• Consistent communication and reporting to the client on issue developments