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Navigating Under the Dome Agenda

Trenton Marriot Downtown, Mercer Room 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Light refreshments and coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m. and programming will begin

promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Steve Lonegan, AFP-New Jersey State Director

Opening Remarks: The importance of citizen activist in the legislative process.

Mike Proto, AFP-New Jersey Communications Director

Tutorial on navigating the state legislative website.

Frank Parisi, Office of Legislative Services Principal Research Analyst

Learn from the experts as Mr. Parisi discusses the role of OLS in helping legislators

write and draft legislation.

Lou Crescitelli, Chief of Staff for Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose (R-24)

Mr. Crescitelli will discuss what the legislative process is like for Trenton lawmakers

after a bill hits a legislators desk i.e., what happens next, how they handle lobbyists,

and how you can best influence them.

Laquan Austion, AFP-New Jersey Field Director

Learning about the legislative process and grassroots training.

Mike Proto, AFP-New Jersey Communications Director

Midterm Taxpayer Scorecard rollout.

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State House, Caf NJ 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon with Legislators

Activists will enjoy a special luncheon at Caf NJ in the State House where they will

hear from several New Jersey legislators. (Caf NJ is located on Level 3 between the

State House and State House Annex. Security check-in required for Sate House

visitors)

State House 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Professional State House Tour

Enjoya professionally guided tourof the State House and learn about its history, art

and architecture. Tours will be available from 1- 2p.m. and 2 -3 p.m.

State House Annex 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Committee Hearings

With the Legislature in session, activists will have the opportunity to see the

legislative process in action by attending various committee hearings taking place in

the State House Annex.

Trenton Marriott Downtown

1 West Lafayette Street

Trenton, New Jersey 08608

(Click for map)

Important Note on Parking:

Please plan to arrive by 9:00 a.m. minutes prior in order to find parking. Parking in the garageadjacent to the hotel on Lafayette Street is additional. Rates currently in effect are 2 hours =

$6.00, 4 hours = $8.00, 12 hours = $10.00. Limited free parking is located in the Capitol Complex

Garage accessed from either from the rear entrance to the State House off Rte. 29 or in the

front along West State Street. Metered parking is available on West State Street. For security

clearance to enter the State House please also be prepared to show identification.

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www.americansforprosperity.org/new-jersey

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