A Practitioner's Guide to Lobbying and Advocacy in California

By Chris Micheli and Ray Lebov

Getting Started This section is intended to provide the reader with general information about the lobbying profession. Who Qualifies as a Lobbyist? And What Does That Mean? This chapter details the legal definition of a lobbyist, what constitutes lobbying activities, and what the implications are for lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers. FPPC Compliance Guidance for Lobbyists This chapter details what registered lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers should know about complying with the laws and FPPC regulations. Types of Lobbyists and Their Clients This chapter details the diverse types of lobbyists and the clients that lobbyists can have. Educating Lobbyists This chapter details how lobbyists can obtain training, even those with experience, to become more professional and knowledgeable about the profession. Finding a Lobbying Job This chapter details how to find and secure a job in the lobbying profession at the state level. Types of Lobbying This section is intended to provide the reader with an explanation of the diverse types of lobbying that take place in California state government. Legislative Lobbying This chapter details the activities of a lobbyist who works in and around the California Legislature. Procurement Lobbying This chapter details the activities of a lobbyist who works in and around California state government to secure contracts for goods and services. Regulatory Agency Lobbying This chapter details the activities of a lobbyist who works in and around California state agencies, departments, boards, and commissions. Grassroots Lobbying This chapter details the activities of individuals who provide grassroots lobbying services. Non-Profit lobbying This chapter details the activities of a lobbyist who works for non-profit clients. The Business of Lobbying This section is intended to provide the reader with valuable information concerning having a lobbying business. Starting a Lobbying Practice This chapter details some of the issues that will be faced by a lobbyist who decides to ""hang a shingle"" for the first time. Running a Successful Lobbying Firm This chapter details what is required to build and run for years a successful lobbying practice. Securing and Maintaining Clients This chapter details efforts that need to be made to develop and maintain clients in the lobbying firm. Working in a Small Firm This chapter details the work of a lobbyist in a smaller firm. The Mechanics of Lobbying This section is intended to provide the reader with specifics about key aspects of lobbying in California''s State Capitol. Best Practices for Lobbying This chapter details the best practices that all lobbyists should follow, as well as describes some of the mistakes that lobbyists should try and avoid in their actions. Picking the Right Bill Author This chapter details the issues that a lobbyist faces in determining how to pick the right bill author for his or her sponsored bill. Negotiating Bills and Amendments This chapter details some of the key issues that a lobbyist faces in negotiating bills and amendments to bills. Writing Effective Advocacy Letters This chapter details how a lobbyist can write effective advocacy letters that will make an impact on legislators and staff. Providing Effective Committee Testimony This chapter details how a lobbyist can provide effective testimony that will make an impact on legislators. Securing and Confirming Gubernatorial Appointments This chapter details how to get someone appointed by the Governor, as well as how to get that person confirmed by the State Senate. End-of-Session Plays and Pitfalls This chapter details some of the opportunities and pitfalls that can occur during the closing weeks of the Legislative Session. Conducting Effective Meetings with Legislators and Staff This chapter details how a lobbyist can conduct effective meetings with legislators and staff members. State Budget Lobbying This chapter details the in-and-outs of lobbying the state budget, both at the subcommittee and full committee levels. Lobbying Effectively in the Rulemaking Process This chapter details how a lobbyist can provide effective oral and written advocacy in the APA rulemaking process. Specialized Areas of Lobbying This section is intended to provide the reader with specifics about several of the specialized areas of lobbying in California. Lobbying at the Coastal Commission This chapter details some of the insights for a lobbyist advocating client interests before the California Coastal Commission. Lobbying at the Public Utilities Commission This chapter details some of the insights for a lobbyist advocating client interests before the California Public Utilities Commission. Lobbying at the California Transportation Commission This chapter details some of the insights for a lobbyist advocating client interests before the California Transportation Commission. Lobbying Support This section is intended to provide the reader with information about the support services provided to lobbyists and lobbying efforts. Providing Support Services to Lobbyists This chapter details the role of individuals and firms that provide support services in effective lobbying activities. Policy Analysis in the Legislative Process This chapter details how policy analysis is one of the initial steps in the legislative process. Statutory Interpretation and Legislative Intent Research for Lobbyists This chapter details the basics of statutory interpretation and conducting legislative intent research for lobbyists. Forming and Running Successful Lobbying Coalitions This chapter details how to create and operate successful lobbying coalitions to enhance a lobbying campaign. Resources for Lobbyists This chapter details resources and other information for daily use in lobbying activities, including a glossary of terms. Working with and as a Lobbyist This section is intended to provide the reader with details about working with lobbyists in different setting

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1524990094
• ISBN13: 9781524990091
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Pub Co
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.