Nevada Advocacy Toolkit: Support the Wild Mustang as State Horse
The State Senate Committee on Natural Resources recently introduced SB90, which would designate the wild mustang as the official state horse of Nevada. You have the power to make this piece of legislation law, and we want to help!
Update on SB90 as of March 24, 2023
Following the Senate Committee on Natural Resources hearing for SB90 on March 7, it went back to the Legislative Council Bureau for a small language change.
- Next, the bill will go to a working session in the committee (TBD).
- After the work session, the bill goes back for the "official reprint" and then comes back to the committee to vote on. This will all occur before April 14.
- When it gets voted out of committee, it will then go to the full Senate to be voted on.
- Once it passes the Senate, it will go to the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.
- Next, it heads to the Full Assembly for the final vote.
- SB90's final destination will be the Governor's office for signature.
Need a refresher on how a bill becomes law in Nevada’s legislature? Here is a great resource.
Talking Points
Each person has their reasons for why they believe the wild mustang should be Nevada's state horse. The talking points that we have provided below should be used as a guide and for you to add to! These message points can be used in an email to your legislators, for submitting public testimony, or writing a Letter to the Editor.
Suggested Email Copy
Regardless of the size of your email list, your subscribers signed up with your organization to learn more about the work you do to protect Nevada's wild horses. These individuals are the most valuable and motivated to act on behalf of the mustangs, so make sure you are communicating with them!
The following are suggested email copies that you can send out to your organization’s mailing list, calling for grassroots mobilization.
Tips:
- We’ve noticed that people are more likely to take action with a more urgent message!
- Ensure that your base knows it's critical to remain respectful when contacting offices through email and phone calls.
- Legislators only want to hear from their constituents, not out-of-state residents, so mobilizing your supporters is key!
Social Media
As you already know, social media is a critical tool in raising awareness among your supporters' friends and family! We have made it easy for you to get the right information in the hands of your supporters to help move this legislation forward by utilizing the Social Toolkit to automatically post graphics and important messages directly to Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Letter to the Editor
Writing a letter to the editor is easier than you might think and can be pretty impactful! If published, these short pieces are a surefire way to make sure your opinion is heard.
According to data, a letter to the editor (LTE) is among the most widely read features in any publication and allows you to reach a much larger audience than by sharing your opinion on social media. They are also often monitored by elected officials and their staff to track the attitudes of voters and can bring up critical information that was not addressed in a given news article!
So here are some tips on how you change hearts and minds through an LTE.