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Please Note:
  View the CT General Assembly's Daily Bulletin for instructions to testify at a public hearing virtually
during the Covid-19 pandemic: https://cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABulletin/Bulletin.asp

MAKING YOUR VOICE HEARD
Learn how to testify at a legislative public hearning.
CT-N shows you how with these videos and links that educate you on the process and help you better prepare.

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THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
· the reasons why you should speak up
· the basics of the legislative process
4 min
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PREPARING TO TESTIFY
·
how to get started
3 min
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SIGNING UP FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
·
the sign up process for a legislative public hearing
2 min

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HOW TO TESTIFY
·
the fundamentals of the testifying process
· what to expect when you attend a public hearing
3 min
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TIPS FOR TESTIFYING
·
deliver testimony that will make an
impact on lawmakers
3 min

PARTICIPATE

The Bulletin
For announcements of upcoming public hearings and general informationabout the legislature.

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RESEARCH

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Legislative Terms
Here's a list of common terms you'll probably hear as you become better acquainted with the legislature

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Visiting the Legislative Office Building

This short video will help you find your way around the
building on the day of your visit.


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