Legislative Committee Members
The legislative process is complex. However, participation in the process can be very straightforward. Citizen advocacy is often the most effective form of "lobbying." Legislators want to make decisions based on the best possible information. Local public safety professionals are the real experts on public safety in their communities. The first step is to build a relationship with your Representative and Senator. Don't wait until there is an issue or concern to call your legislators and meet with them. They will value your input both as a constituent and as an expert on public safety concerns in your community. Realizing that our membership consists of public safety professionals who work non-traditional hours, the NHPA created a Legislative Committee to make sure that our interests are heard in Concord.
The NHPA Legislative Committee Responsibilities:
- The legislative committee shall work closely with any NHPA identified lobbyist(s) to identify and compile all legislative issues of interest to law enforcement in the State of NH.
- Members shall establish and maintain contacts within the system of government to further the legislative interests of the Association.
- Members shall, when available, provide testimony before the Legislature or committees thereof as appropriate.
- The committee Chairman shall communicate and coordinate the Association’s legislative agenda with other law enforcement associations within the State of NH.
- The committee chairman shall inform the Board and general membership of the Association’s legislative agenda and seek input for the coming session.
- The committee Chairman shall work closely with any identified NHPA lobbyist(s) to coordinate testimony by Association members at hearings of concern to New Hampshire Law Enforcement.
- The committee chairman shall represent the Association, using independent judgment, in addressing legislative issues where the Board, General Membership or committee cannot be consulted in advance.
