Put your thoughts in your own words. This will draw attention to your issue and your legislator will not think that he is receiving pressure from a massive form letter-writing campaign. Try to establish a relationship with your local legislator. The best time to do this is when the legislature is not in session and legislators are in their district offices in your community. This will make your name known to the legislator when you call on an issue during the legislative session.
Legislators remember who they hear from.
Follow an issue through from the time it is introduced until the final vote. You can continue to contact your legislator's office to get the status. Find out what committees your legislator serves on. This can be another way to voice your opinions. In committees, negotiations take place on legislation and, many times, hearings on legislation are held.