I would suggest that you and your legislative sponsor make a joint call on the governor and his staff to sell your case. Governor Johnson is generally pro-business, so this is a good use of your time. That can help move a bill through committees and brings about bi-partisan debate on the floor. Working the legislature involves both the House and the Senate. That means attending committee hearings in both houses.
Committees are the prime movers on legislation.
They can pass or kill a bill with one hearing. Now let's move on to other parts of state government. If you are having difficulty contacting the right people in a cabinet department or agency on an issue of concern, think about asking a legislator to intervene. I get many calls during the year asking for that kind of help. I consider that assistance is part of my job.