Join us for a presentation to review animal protection bills in the New York legislature – and learn ways that you can directly impact bill movement. In this interactive webinar Kathleen Schatzmann, Senior Legislative Affairs Manager, will provide an update on animal protection legislation and provide multiple real-time opportunities for strategic targeting to build support and momentum for bill passage.
Resources
- Webinar: Lobbying 101: Advocacy in a New Era 2020
- Webinar: How to Advocate for Animals With or Without a Law Degree: Lobbying for Animals
- Find Your Elected Officials
- New York State Senate Website
- New York State Assembly Website
- ALDF COVID-19 Response
- 2019 U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Rankings
- How We Work: Legislation
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