Guide to State Legislative Lobbying, Revised Edition

Guide to State Legislative Lobbying is an inside look at the tools proven to win in the state legislature. It provides in detail, principles and techniques necessary for effective state lobbying.

Topics include:

What Is Lobbying?

Assessing Your Chances of Success;

Developing the Lobbying Campaign;

Hiring & Working with Contract Lobbyists;

Negotiating;

Legislative Procedure;

Lobbying Visits;

Succeeding with Committees;

The Rest of the Session and Post-Session. 10 flow charts describing the more than 100 steps related to state lobbying, 23 action lists, and an extensive glossary of legislative terms help to provide a clearer understanding of successful state legislative lobbying. Whether you represent government, professional or industry associations, the public interest, or business, the Guide's tools will help you become a better lobbyist.

Robert L. Guyer has lobbied in state houses across the United States, in Congress, and internationally. He has served in a number of legislative capacities including: Legislative Counsel and Assistant Director, State Government Affairs for Ralston Purina Company and Manager of Legislative Affairs for Energizer Power Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Eveready Battery Company, Inc. He served in a similar capacity with Gates Energy Products, Inc. and was Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for the not-for-profit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Mr. Guyer holds degrees in political science, engineering, and law and is admitted to the practice of law in the District of Columbia and in Florida.