Otherwise, letters may be sent by mail or by fax. Notify the author. Once you decide to send a letter taking a position on a bill, you should send a copy of your letter to the author of the bill. This will let them tell committees, legislators, and the public who supports and opposes their bill. It is particularly important if you are opposing a bill, since it provides the author the opportunity to decide whether to move forward with the bill or to develop amendments to address the concerns of the opposition.
CAW keeps track of support and opposition letters on most recycling bills.
Submit your letter early. Each committee prepares an analysis of each bill 2-3 days prior to the hearing. It is important to submit your letter before then so that the analysis will reflect who supports and opposes the bill and what arguments are being used. Include short comment line. Before the start of your letter be sure to insert a line identifying the bill number, a short description, the current version of the bill, and your position.