WHAT DOES THE STATE LEGISLATURE DO?
The State Legislature is made up of the State Senate and Assembly. Let's explore their differences and commonalities in order to understand what they do!
DID YOU KNOW THE STATE LEGISLATURE CAN ADVOCATE FOR THE API COMMUNITY?
Aside from writing bills and policies, state legislators are also responsible for deciding how to spend the state's budget. The passing of last year's AAPI Equity Budget is an example of how legislator's can support the API community.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHERE MY REPRESENTATIVE STANDS ON ISSUES?
The state legislature makes important decisions everyday. Find your representatives and see their voting records and committees on their personal homepages.
HOW CAN API COMMUNITY ADVOCATES MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD IN An ELECTION?
Register to vote and know your state’s deadlines.
Be an informed voter.
Research the issues on your ballot and find them here
Know your polling location.
Locate your polling place here
Vote early.
Learn how to vote early here
Raise awareness about issues you care about.
Research congress members that support the policies you care about here
Don’t be afraid to educate your friends and engage on social media!