IMPORTANT! Public employees should NOT use work computers, phones, fax machines, or other work property 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.
Keep your e-mails brief! That's the best way to make sure they get read.
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: 406-444-4825 Senators: 406-444-4875
WRITING LEGISLATORS
Representative [name], PO Box 200400, Helena, MT 59620-0400
Senator [name], PO Box 200500, Helena, MT 59620-0500
TIPS for contacting legislators
- Address your letter or e-mail to a specific legislator.
- Be sure to state in the opening sentence your position "for" or "against" a bill. THEN give the reasons.
- Include the number and title of the bill you are concerned about.
- Include your name and home address.
- Include your name, address, and a little about who you are (for example, where you work or what school you attend).
- Keep it brief & polite.
- THANK legislators for considering your view.
- Proofread carefully in all written correspondence!