Advocacy Tools
Call Scripts
Ready-to-use phone scripts for contacting your state legislators. Customize the bracketed fields with your information.
Tips for Effective Calls
- • Be brief and specific. Legislative staff receive many calls. Keep it under 2 minutes.
- • State your name and city first. You are a constituent — that matters.
- • Make one clear ask. Support a bill, oppose a bill, or request a meeting.
- • Be polite and professional. You are more likely to be heard if you are respectful.
- • Leave your contact info. If you want a follow-up, leave your name and number.
- • Call the district office. District offices are often more responsive to constituent calls than Capitol offices.
Bill Support
General Support for a Bill
"Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a constituent in [Your City/District]. I am calling to express my strong support for [Bill Number and Name]. [Briefly explain why: e.g., "This bill would expand access to affordable healthcare for working families in our community, and that matters deeply to me."] I urge [Assembly Member / Senator Name] to vote YES on [Bill Number]. Thank you for your time and for passing along my message."
Bill Opposition
General Opposition to a Bill
"Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a constituent in [Your City/District]. I am calling to express my strong opposition to [Bill Number and Name]. [Briefly explain why: e.g., "This bill would negatively impact small business owners in our community who are already struggling."] I urge [Assembly Member / Senator Name] to vote NO on [Bill Number]. Thank you for your time and for passing along my message."
Meeting Request
Requesting a Meeting with Your Legislator
"Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a constituent in [Your City/District]. I am calling to request a meeting with [Assembly Member / Senator Name] to discuss [briefly describe issue — e.g., affordable housing, education funding, community safety]. I represent [myself / an organization / a group of community members] and would greatly appreciate even 15–20 minutes to share our perspective. Could you let me know the best way to submit a formal meeting request? I am happy to meet at the district office at a time that works for your schedule. Thank you so much. My phone number is [Your Number] and my email is [Your Email]."
Issue Advocacy
Advocating on a Specific Issue (No Specific Bill)
"Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a constituent calling from [Your City/District]. I am calling because I am deeply concerned about [Issue — e.g., the lack of mental health services for youth in our community / the rising cost of housing]. [Share one sentence about your personal experience or connection to the issue.] I am asking [Assembly Member / Senator Name] to prioritize this issue and support legislation that will [describe the outcome you want]. Can you let me know if the [Assembly Member / Senator] has taken a position on this issue and what legislation they support? Thank you for listening. My contact information is [Name, Phone, Email]."
Thank You
Thank You Call (After a Vote)
"Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a constituent in [Your City/District]. I am calling to thank [Assembly Member / Senator Name] for [voting YES/NO on Bill Number / taking a stand on the issue of ___]. This vote / position makes a real difference for [families, students, workers, etc.] in our community, and I am grateful that my representative stood up for us. Please let [Assembly Member / Senator Name] know that their constituents noticed and appreciated this action. Thank you for your time."
Budget Advocacy
State Budget Priorities
"Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I am a constituent in [Your City/District]. I am calling regarding the current state budget negotiations. I am asking [Assembly Member / Senator Name] to prioritize funding for [specific area — e.g., K-12 education, community college funding, mental health services, environmental programs]. [Brief reason: e.g., "Cutting education funding would directly harm thousands of students in our district who depend on these resources."] I urge [Assembly Member / Senator Name] to fight for a budget that puts communities first. Thank you for your time."