Individual statements by impacted consumers, and official organizational statements both are helpful. This can be presented for the benefit of absent members of the committee. Keep oral presentations brief .
Chairmen often request a three-minute limit at busy hearings.
The first hour often is taken up by elected officials. Committees usually hear 40 or more bills in one day. If you have limited time, check with committee staff about timing. Usually you can testify on more than one bill within your presentation, but be sure to include specific bill numbers that are being considered by the committee that day. Look for a testimony sign-up sheet at the door and add your name.