AF-Odin wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:11 pm Yes, anyone may testify. You go to the capital, they have sign-in kiosks where you sign up to testify on a particular bill and then when that bill is under discussion by the committee, you are called to speak (usually) in order of sign up. However the committee members reserve the right to take some folks out of order if they have a particular witness that they want on the record. You are usually limited to a certain number of minutes (3-5) to make your point then the committee MAY ask questions which can extend your time to answer. When I did it for the House committee a few weeks ago, signed up about 0830 on Thursday morning, but due to other bills, and the number of witnesses, did not testify until approximately 0130 Friday morning---long day.
As has been stated earlier, emotional rants on either side are counter-productive. It is best to dress professionally, state your case using facts, not emotions, and not threatening the committee members.
And if i recall correctly. you can sign up to testify "FOR" "Against "or "ON" a bill indicating a pro/con position or just presenting info or whatnot