Legislative contact info 2011
Important! Public employees should not use work computers, phones, or FAX machines to contact legislators
E-mailing legislators:
Use the legislative e-mail system. Quick and easy. Messages are printed and delivered to legislators several times a day. You can e-mail an individual legislator or an entire committee. NOTE: The legislative e-mail system does not allow you to use apostrophes.
The legislative e-mail system has a limit of 1,250 characters so be brief. Here's a time-saving e-mail tip.
Phoning legislators:
Call 406.444.4800 to leave a message for up to 5 legislators or all members of a committee. You'll be asked for your name, home address, phone number, and a brief message.
FAXing legislators:
Representatives: 444-4825 Senators: 444-4875
Writing legislators:
Representative [name], PO Box 200400, Helena, MT 59620-0400
Senator [name], PO Box 200500, Helena, MT 59620-0500
Tips for contacting legislators:
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Address your letter or e-mail to a specific legislator.
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Be sure to state in the opening sentence your position "for" or "against" a bill. THEN give the reasons.
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Include the number and title of the bill you are concerned about.
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Include your name and home address.
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Keep it brief & polite.
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THANK legislators for considering your view.
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Proofread carefully in all written correspondence!