The ability to connect and work together with League of Women Voters state and local leagues, with members across Alabama, and with our nonpartisan allies on advocacy and calls to action, is a unique strength of the League.
Advocacy
Our state Advocacy Committee utilizes the LWVUS/LWVAL positions, the LWVAL Areas of Emphasis approved by convention delegates, and additional LWVAL board guidance, to carry out their mission which is to:
Increase advocacy participation and visibility on state issues by LWV members and the public.
Combine timely action for maximum impact with proper consideration of the effort required to effectively advocate for or against policies or legislation
Enlist support from LWV members through calls to action that are issued through multiple tools and methods. Provide position background and talking points for members and Local Leagues on calls to action.
Enlist support from LWV members through calls to action that are issued through multiple tools and methods. Provide position background and talking points for members and Local Leagues on calls to action.
Our Advocacy Mission
Review prefiled/filed bills to analyze potential impacts
Review state ballot initiatives to support positions of support, oppose or remain neutral
Provide recommendations of “support” or “oppose” to the LWVAL board for approval
Review/develop draft legislative language
Conduct post-session review of its analyses and recommendations
Make changes or updates to the current LWVAL Areas of Emphasis
Make recommendations on authorizing a study team to develop a preliminary study plan to be presented to the LWVAL Convention for approval as a statewide study.