There are dozens of parliamentary maneuvers that, in the hands of an astute legislator, can effectively end the life of any bill for at least the current session. As one example, if your head count tells you that you have almost enough votes to defeat this bill, but not quite - have one of your supporters vote with the other side. Later, as one of those on the winning side, he can move for reconsideration at another time, when you have had time together a few more votes. You and your supporters should be visibly present in the state house the day your bill is debated. An effective ploy to call attention to your presence without giving offense is to have each supporter wear the same insignia.
Bill passes and is sent to the other house.
A. Return to step III and retrace your steps. Do not give up. The game is far from over. Often there will be diminished enthusiasm in the second house, especially if the bill was opposed in the first. Negative momentum will be on your side, If you do not give up too soon.