how to change the current laws/bill?
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how to change the current laws/bill?
how do you change an existing law, for example, lets say if i wanted to change the laws regarding the sentencing of prisoners and wanted the punishment to be more severe, what would i have to do to get that started, or how would i make a petition to change it?
Asked on May 16, 2009 under Criminal Law, California
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J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I would contact your local congressman and discuss your concerns and find out when these sort of things are discussed and how you have an opportunity to comment as a concerned citizen. You may also want to locate local lobbyists and victim impact groups as they are the type of people that have simialar interests. A petition is a great idea, but before you do, you want to make sure that you are able to get that petition in the hands of people that will promote your interests. Good luck!
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