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 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.