Public Comment Template
Things to know
Public comment is available by phone, written, and by mail
· Each caller is limited to not more than 2 minutes.
· Please consider writing your testimony out and practicing (timing yourself) before you call.
Where to call:
Public testimony under this agenda item may be presented in person, by phone, or by written comment.
1) Because of time considerations, each person offering testimony during this period of public comment will be limited to not more than 2 minutes.
2) To call in to provide testimony during this period of public comment in the meeting any time after the meeting starts. A phone number to call in to each meeting will be provided on the NV State Legislature website. Dial the number. When prompted to provide the Meeting ID, please enter the code provided and then press #. When prompted for a Participant ID, please press #. To resolve any issues related to dialing in to provide public comment for this meeting, please call (775) 684-6990.
3) A person may also have comments added to the minutes of the meeting by submitting them in writing either in addition to testifying or in lieu of testifying. Written comments may be submitted electronically before, during, or after the meeting by email to the email address provided on the State Legislature website. You may also mail written documents to the Legislative Building, 401 South Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701, or fax them to the Nevada Senate: 775-684-6522 or the Nevada Assembly: 775-684-8533.
What to say:
Here is a sample script:
Hello Senators/Assemblymen and women,
My name is _________. I am ______ (introduce yourself and spell your name). I would like to call in [support work program _____or have concerns over work program ____] and agenda item ____. Provide 1-2 sentences supporting your stance or concerns.
Thank you for your time and for investing in Nevada’s children and families.
What to do if you can’t call in:
You can submit comments in writing! Written comments may be submitted electronically before, during, or after the meeting by email to the email address provided on the State Legislature website. You may also mail written documents to the Legislative Building, 401 South Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701, or fax them to the Nevada Senate: 775-684-6522 or the Nevada Assembly: 775-684-8533.