Legislative Priorities. We work closely with legislators to formulate our legislative priorities, drawing on national best practices and building on the analysis that we have outlined in our Citizen's Report on the Need for Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform in Virginia (Sept 2022).
Meetings with Legislators. Prior to the GA session, we, in collaboration with like-minded partner organizations, meet (mostly via Zoom) and discuss our positions with Virginia legislators interested in sponsoring campaign finance legislation, including those on committees that have jurisdiction over this legislation.
Legislative advocacy on Bills During the General Assembly. During the session, we formulate easy, "one-click Calls to Action" for our membership and other political activists. Through these Calls to Action, our members send emails to legislators prior to a committee vote on our priority bills.
Democracy Day in Richmond. On January 23, 2024 in partnership with other groups working in the "good governance" and democracy space, we will hold a second "Democracy Day" and collectively lobby legislators.
Testify at GA Committee Hearings. We testify, in person or by video conferencing, before Committees on our key bills. Testimony is short (1-2 minutes) and easy to do.
Group Meetings. We have meetings two to four times a month to learn from technical specialists as well as individuals working on similar issues in other states, and to coordinate with members on recent developments and upcoming actions.
What YOU Can Do. Join the BMOVA group and be an advocate for our bills. As a volunteer, you can email legislators to support bills during session, meet with legislators, participate in Democracy Day, or amplify our message on social media. You choose how you'd like to be involved.