Massachusetts Statehouse, Boston

How it Works on Beacon Hill

Learn about the Massachusetts legislature’s process and how to advocate for the passage of bills.

LWV of the Plymouth Area hosted this event on Thursday, April 1 at 7:00 pm.

Agenda

Welcome and introduction–Vedna Heywood, Plymouth Area League of Women Voters, Board member of LWV of Massachusetts
Legislative Overview–Jennifer Muroff, League of Women Voters of Needham, Member of the LWV Massachusetts Legislative Action Committee
Panel
Moderator:  Therese Murray, Former Senate President
Participants:
  • Senator Susan Moran
  • Representative Kathleen LaNatra
  • Representative Mathew Muratore
  • Representative Steven Xiarhos

Q&A

Resources

Jennifer Muroff’s presentation included a number of resources that are available to citizens who want to get information about work going on in the legislature as well as strategies for advocating for important legislation.

Download a copy of Jennifer’s presentation here.