Take Action to Support Survivors
The policy-making process is a way for us all to contribute to our Commonwealth. Every voice in Kentucky is essential for a thriving democracy and your civic engagement makes a difference. Explore our helpful resources below to learn how to contact a legislator, participate in committee meetings, and share your opinion effectively.
Find your Legislator
Each district in Kentucky has a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives and Senate elected to express the voices and views of their constituents.
- Find your District / Find your Legislator
- Find your Senator
- Find your member of the House of Representatives
Other resources: More Than a Dozen New Lawmakers are Heading to Frankfort. Here's What to Know about Them, Courier Journal
Contact your Legislator
Legislators rely on information from staff, state agencies, and lobbyists, but what they really want to know are the opinions of their constituents. There are several ways to contact your legislator.
- Send your legislator a comment on a bill
- Schedule an appointment to visit your legislator
- Attend a legislator’s town hall meeting in your district
- Write a letter to your legislator
Other resources: Tips for Visiting with Legislators, Accessibility Resources
Understanding the Process
However you choose to get involved, follow the tips below to make the most of your participation.
- Call and leave a message for your legislator's office on the Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181
- Learn more about how a bill becomes a law
- Listen to or watch live-feed coverage of committee meetings on the Legislative Research Commission website, the Legislature’s YouTube Channel, or KET.
Other resources: The Road to Passage: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Read more below for other tips for engagement.
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Your voice makes a difference in the lives of survivors.
ZeroV’s bill tracker helps Kentuckians stay up to date with bills that could impact either the safety and well-being of survivors or the social conditions and systems that spark, enable, and amplify intimate partner violence. View our bill tracker on our Policy Center page to learn more.
Tips for Participating
Be Prepared
Before contacting your legislator about an issue, find out:
- Who it affects
- What others think about it
- How it will affect the future
By doing research, you’ll sound more confident and credible.
Get to know your legislators
The best way to get to know your legislators is to meet them during the months between legislative sessions.
While you may have disagreements, you can still work with them and have a positive relationship. Remember: Your legislators are also your neighbors. Learn who they are as people and find things you agree on.
Work with other citizens
Many people are part of organizations that care about the same issues as you. You’re much more likely to be effective by working together than by yourself.
Be prepared and polite
No matter how often you contact your legislators, consider the following advice:
- Be prepared for your discussions
- Provide written statements with verbal presentations
- Make letters and emails formal, specific, and short
- Don't get upset or argue with your legislator
- Thank them for their time and ask to speak again in the future
