Take Action
Your voice matters. Here are concrete ways you can make a difference in legislative advocacy.
Contact Your Legislator
One of the most effective things you can do is contact your state representative and senator directly. Legislators pay attention when they hear from constituents.
- Find your legislator: leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator
- Be personal: Share your story in your own words — personal stories are more powerful than form letters
- Be specific: Reference the bill number and explain how it affects you or your family
- Be respectful: A courteous, factual approach is always more effective
- Follow up: If you don’t receive a response, follow up with a phone call
Attend Committee Hearings
When bills are in committee, your physical presence makes a difference. Here’s how to participate:
- Check the Colorado General Assembly committee schedule for hearing dates
- Arrive early — popular hearings fill up quickly
- Sign up to testify if the committee allows public testimony
- Even if you don’t testify, being counted in the room matters
- Dress professionally and be prepared to wait
Submit Written Testimony
If you cannot attend in person, written testimony is another powerful tool:
- Address your testimony to the committee chair
- Reference the specific bill number
- Keep it concise — one page is ideal
- Include factual information, personal experience, and/or research
- Submit before the hearing date when possible
Spread the Word
Help build awareness and grow the movement:
- Share AFC’s legislative alerts with friends and family
- Talk to people in your community about evidence-based reform
- Join AFC’s advocacy network to stay connected with other advocates