If a bill has not been reported by a committee after reference, a motion to withdraw the bill may be filed. Separate divisions of the calendar are kept for bills reported by the appropriations, revenue, and local and private committees. Appropriations and Revenue bills have precedence over bills on the General Calendar. The deadlines are for the purpose of assuring an orderly flow of legislative action within the 90-day constitutional limitation of sessions. The first session of each administration has limitation of 125 days and the deadlines are adjusted for the additional time.
All legislators appreciate hearing form their constituents.
When this is impossible, a telephone call or personal letter also can be effective. Call on them personally or telephone them at their home or place of business. Meeting with a legislator requires preparation. You should limit you visit to 10-20 minutes, leaving handouts that summarize information you will not be able to cover. Lobbying, as with other social activities, requires establishing a good rapport.