Here’s what you should do:

Contact your state Representative and Senator today.
Tell them that House Bill 1283 or Senate Bill 1511 is very important to you!

Click here for the text of the House bill.
Click here for the text of the Senate bill.

The best methods of contacting your elected officials are (in order of impact):

1. Pay them a visit while the General Assembly is out of Session. They live/work locally and would love to hear from their constituents on legislation that matters.

2. Hand written letters get responses from Legislators. Everyone appreciates the time it takes to write a letter and express your feelings. Make sure to include your name, address and a phone number where they can contact you.

3. Call them and tell them you want them to support House Bill 1283 (or Senate Bill 1511). The toll free number for all legislators is (800) 449-8366. Ask them to work as a Co-Sponsor for this legislation and contact Representative Hensley (or Senator Burchett).

4. Send an e-mail or form letter. This is by far the least effective form of communicating your opinions to your Legislator. E-mails are easy to send, and easier to ignore and delete.  You should include your name, postal address, e-mail address and a phone number where you can be reached.

Here is a sample Representative form letter and here is a sample Senator form letter.

Don’t know your Legislator’s address? You can get all contact information via the web at http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/ . You can also call their offices in Nashville at (800) 449-8366 and get this information from their staff.