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Scott Maltzie, PhD October 2018
Foster Parent for about 9 years. 7 Children Education BS in Business Admin. w/minors in Political Science and Pre-Law MBA & MS in Business Education PhD in Business Administration 10 years in Governor s Office (Energy) Currently Chairman of Merrimack County Republican Committee 2
Foster Care is a BIPARTISAN ISSUE Foster Care is a BIPARTISAN ISSUE
Democracy is not a Spectator Sport Democracy is not a Spectator Sport It is a Contact Sport It is a Contact Sport Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.
Legislative Advocacy Why be Involved? Legislative Advocacy Why be Involved? If you don t advocate for your children, foster parents, and your family, who will? You can be sure someone will speak up and they may not have the same information, experience or position as you.
The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men (or Women) Do Nothing -Charles F. Aked (1864-1941)
Effective Advocacy How to be Heard in Concord Advocacy Tips & Tricks Resources 7
Be informed: about the PLAYERS about the PROCESS about the ISSUES 8
Governor Chris Sununu Executive Council Bureaucracy (HHS/DCYF) House of Representatives Senate 9
Works with the Governor over the administration of the state. The Executive Council approves the spending of a major portion of the approximately 5.2 billion dollars that is appropriated annually by the legislature. Including all personal service contracts with a value of $10,000 and all contracts with a value of $25,000. The Executive Council approves the appointments of Judges, Commissioners, Notary Public, Justice of Peace, Commissioners of Deeds and hears Pardon Requests. All major executive branch business is conducted in public with the press present. Elected every two years 10
Joseph D. Kenney District 1 Andru Volinsky District 2 Christopher C. Pappas District 4 Russell E. Prescott District 3 David K. Wheeler District 5 11
The General Court is the third-largest legislature in the English speaking world, behind only the British Parliament and the United States Congress, respectively. State legislators are paid $200 for their two-year term, plus mileage, effectively making them volunteers. The State House is the oldest state capitol in which both houses of the legislature meet in their original chambers. 12
The very first NH Legislature, the Assembly of 1680, spent time coming up with the definition of a drunkard ( staggers in his going was one part of it). In 1722 the House required all members to wear a sword during sessions or be fined 1 shilling. The ever-frugal Legislature didn t install electricity in the Statehouse until 1910, long after many homes had it. 13
Lower house in the New Hampshire General Court 400 members coming from 204 legislative districts across the state, created from divisions of the state's counties. On average, each legislator represents about 3,300 residents. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/ House Speaker Gene G. Chandler 14
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/ committees/standingcommittees.aspx Children and Family Law Commerce and Consumer Affairs Criminal Justice and Public Safety Education Election Law Environment and Agriculture Executive Departments and Administration Finance Div. I, II, III Fish and Game and Marine Resources Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Children and Family Law Judiciary Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Legislative Administration Municipal and County Government Public Works and Highways Resources, Recreation and Development Rules Science, Technology and Energy State-Federal Regulations and Veterans Affairs Transportation Ways and Means Education Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs 15
The New Hampshire Senate has been meeting since 1784. It is the upper house of the New Hampshire General Court. It consists of 24 members representing Senate districts based on population http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/ Senate President Chuck Morse 16
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate /committees/senate_committees.aspx Capital Budget Commerce Education Election Law and Internal Affairs Energy and Natural Resources Executive Departments and Administration Finance Health and Human Services Judiciary Public and Municipal Affairs Rules and Enrolled Bills Transportation Ways and Means Health and Human Services Education 17
The legislative HHS sub-committee on foster care was appointed in the fall of 2017 to examine foster care issues in New Hampshire and looks at the foster care system through the lens of foster parents and with the best interest of the child as a priority. Your voice and input is welcome. Chairperson Mariellen MacKay mariellen.mackay@leg.state.nh.us Foster parents are welcome to attend meetings. 18
Legislators: What District? What Committee assignments? Leadership position? Issues of interest/expertise? Personal information: occupation, social/civic memberships, schools attended, church affiliation, hobbies 19
Additional Players in the process: Legislator s personal staff Committee staff Caucus staff Agency liaisons Lobbyists 20
http://sos.nh.gov/NHCongress.aspx Ann McLane Kuster Carol Shea-Porter CURRENT DELEGATION CURRENT DELEGATION Maggie Hassan Jeanne Shaheen Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D, 2nd district) Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D, 1st district) Senator Maggie Hassan (D) Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D) 21
How a Bill Becomes Law: aka Structured Chaos 23
Citizens have many opportunities to impact this process, including testifying at hearings, writing letters or making phone calls to your representatives, and working with organizations to create awareness of the possible impact of a piece of legislation. A private citizen, interest group or other who wishes to propose legislation must find a sponsor in the legislative body to submit their suggestion for drafting. All drafted bills must be approved and signed by the sponsoring legislator. 24
Contacting your legislators Personal letters Phone calls E-mail Face-to-face meetings Public testimony 26
Tips: Think about your timing Stick to one subject Be brief Be positive; be polite Ask for action and a response Avoid form letters Say thank you 27
Tips: Ask for legislator or specific assistant (know the players) Name, title, Focus on one issue/bill State your position be prepared to provide rationale for position Ask for your legislator s position BE POLITE 28
Tips: See tips for writing to your legislator(s) (slide 27) -AND - Limit e-mail to very short messages or if timing is crucial Provide your full postal address (address of voter registration) 29
Tips: Schedule meeting well in advance Note subject matter and attendees Do your homework (know the process; issues; and players) Prepare presentation; select spokesperson Introduce yourself and/or team 30
Tips, contd: Briefly present your case just the facts avoid emotion note the impacts use visuals Leave one-page summary Follow up with written thank you re-state your position provide answers to questions 31
Prior to testifying: Prepare your remarks in writing if possible provide to Committee staff Be punctual to hearing Locate sign-in sheet Sign in with full name and address Note support or opposition to bill Be mindful of amendments or substitutes to the bill 32
Making your remarks: Introduce yourself; clearly indicate who you re representing, if anyone Be brief and be clear about your position Avoid technical jargon, acronyms Be prepared for questions but don t answer if you don t know ( I ll get back to you AND then follow through) 33
Get to know your legislators Build credibility Become a resource of information Attend meetings and events Know the institutional elements Majority/minority Leadership Legislative process
Assess the political climate What is the mood of session? What are the salient issues? How legitimate are your goals? Respect Your Opponents There are more than simply your interests being presented Stick to issues and facts Stay away from he said/she said traps
Be on the offensive Make sure your legislative platform is clearly defined and supported by the county/organization Make sure appropriate legislators are fully informed Circulate accurate but brief information Be sure your organization and supporters are ready to respond to legislators concerns and questions
Important Axioms Honesty is not the best policy. . .it s the only policy! Remember, today s opponent may be tomorrow s ally Be patient, courteous Legislative staff are important
Establish an ongoing, personal relationship with your legislators Know your legislator s staff Collaborate with community groups Attempt to personalize issues Maintain confidentiality with children 38
https://ballotpedia.org/New_Hampshire_201 8_ballot_measures 39
November 6, 2018 November 6, 2018
NH FAPA www.nhfapa.org Fostering Change - https://www.fosteringchangenh.org/ NH Governor s Office - https://www.governor.nh.gov/contact/index.htm NH House - http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/ NH Senate - http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/ 41
