When calling your representative please include the following talking points:
- In one sentence, briefly tell your story and why HB 155 is important to you / your business. We/I urge you to support HB155 the Georgia Music Investment Act.
- HB155 is the only bill/legislation which will create over 10,000 new job opportunities over the next 5 years.
- Passing HB155 in its entirety will create new jobs in all sectors of the music industry and throughout the entire state.
Here are some templates for writing your letters:
Template 1 – Constituent or Industry Professional
Dear: [Representative Name]
I want to begin by saying thank you for your service to our state. As a member of Georgia’s music industry and one of your constituents, I greatly appreciate all that you do to help grow jobs. My colleagues and I are also working hard to attract new, innovative businesses to our market. Part of that effort involves establishing a climate welcoming and open to growth. I am writing (or calling) to ask you to support House Bill 155, the Georgia Music Investment Act.
Passing this bill will be the first step toward bringing music jobs back to Georgia. If passed in its entirety it will create over 10,000 job opportunities across the board for recording, scoring and live production work. These jobs include entry level administrative positions with music businesses; technical jobs for lighting and sound design; and creative jobs for artists, choreographers, musicians and producers.
Georgia’s music industry while still strong is not what it has been in years past. We see the trend of talent, businesses and opportunities being lured to Nashville, Austin, New York and LA. Our music community continues to contribute to Georgia artistically and culturally but most significantly, we contribute economically. It’s time for the state to invest in bringing music jobs back to Georgia.
We ask for your unwavering support by voting for HB155.
Best regards,
[Your Name Here]
Template 2 – Student
Dear: [Representative Name]
I am a [freshman, sophomore, junior or senior] student at [School Name] majoring in [Put Your Major Here] and I am one of your constituents. I am looking forward to graduating soon and entering Georgia’s workforce. I’ve seen my classmates and friends struggle to find internships or jobs in Georgia. Many travel to Nashville, NY and LA to try to get a foot in the door. I am writing (or calling) to ask you to support House Bill 155, the Georgia Music Investment Act.
Passing this bill will be the first step toward bringing music jobs back to Georgia. If passed in its entirety it will create over 10,000 job opportunities across the board for recording, scoring and live production work. These jobs include entry level administrative positions with music businesses; technical jobs for lighting and sound design; and creative jobs for artists, choreographers, musicians and producers.
Georgia’s music industry while still strong is not what it has been in years past. We see the trend of talent, businesses and opportunities being lured to Nashville, Austin, New York and LA. Our music community continues to contribute to Georgia artistically and culturally but most significantly, we contribute economically. It’s time for the state to invest in bringing music jobs back to Georgia.
We ask for your unwavering support by voting for HB155.
Best regards,
[Your Name Here]
Template 3 – Parent
Dear: [Representative Name]
My son or daughter is a student at [School Name]. As a constituent and proud resident of your district, I am calling/writing you today to ask you to support HB155 the Georgia Music Investment Act. In speaking with music industry professionals, I have learned that this bill if passed in its entirety would create tens of thousands of new music job opportunities not currently available in Georgia. These jobs would open up internship opportunities and encourage companies to expand or relocate their operations to Georgia.
Passing this bill will be the first step toward bringing music jobs back to Georgia. If passed in its entirety it will create over 10,000 job opportunities across the board for recording, scoring and live production work. These jobs include entry level administrative positions with music businesses; technical jobs for lighting and sound design; and creative jobs for artists, choreographers, musicians and producers.
Georgia’s music industry while still strong is not what it has been in years past. We see the trend of talent, businesses and opportunities being lured to Nashville, Austin, New York and LA. Our music community continues to contribute to Georgia artistically and culturally but most significantly, we contribute economically. It’s time for the state to invest in bringing music jobs back to Georgia.
We ask for your unwavering support by voting for HB155.
Best regards,
[Your Name Here]