HOW TO FOLLOW LEGISLATION

How a Bill Becomes Law and

Tips for Contacting Your Legislators

2008 Legislative Session

One of the Commission's most important duties is to "stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and revision of the statutes relative to women." To accomplish these goals, the Commission is actively engaged each legislative session in advocating for bills that will enhance opportunities and create positive change for the women of New Hampshire.

We encourage you to become part of the legislative process. Public hearings are open to all. Dates for hearings and the full text of bills are posted at www.gencourt.state.nh.us. If you cannot attend a hearing, you can make your views known by contacting legislators committees by phone, e-mail, and letter. You may also express support or opposition for a proposed bill by contacting the legislators elected from your town. To find out who that is, visit www.gencourt.state.nh.us/ie/whomyleg/.

The first day of the 2008 Legislative Session was January 2, 2008 and will run through the year.