F2RSC + SCASL Advocacy Toolkit

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Advocacy doesn’t have to mean traveling to the Statehouse or speaking at a microphone. This toolkit provides simple, effective ways to stay informed and take action from home.

⭐Advocacy is most effective during the committee and subcommittee stages — before a floor vote.

⭐Advocacy is about consistent communication, not confrontation.

⭐You do not need to engage on every issue — choose what matters to you.

How a Bill Moves in SC

STEP 1 — Bill Is Filed

  • A legislator introduces a bill in the House or Senate
  • Bills are labeled H.____ or S.____

STEP 2 — Sent to Committee

  • The bill is assigned to a standing committee
  • Most bills stop here unless advanced

STEP 3 — Subcommittee Review (If assigned)

  • A smaller group studies the bill
  • Public testimony may be allowed
  • The bill can be:Advanced, amended, stopped

STEP 4 — Full Committee Vote

  • The full committee votes whether to send the bill forward
  • Many bills never make it past this step

STEP 5 — Floor Debate & Vote

  • The full House or Senate debates the bill
  • A vote is taken

STEP 6 — Other Chamber

  • The bill repeats Steps 2–5 in the other chamber

STEP 7 — Governor’s Action

  • The Governor can: Sign the bill, veto the bill
  • Legislature may override a veto

Email, Phone, and Social Media Templates

Communication templates for advocacy

SCASL/Regulation 43-170 Talking Points

SCASL - suggested talking points

Personal Bill Tracker

The Personal Bill Tracker is a simple Google Sheet that helps you follow the bills you care about, see where they are in the legislative process, and keep track of when you’ve taken action. It replaces scattered tabs and reminders with one organized place to stay informed. You don’t need to follow dozens of bills—just a few. From your couch, you can add a bill in under a minute, check in occasionally, and take action when it matters most.

Personal Bill Tracker

Helpful Links

Click on the "Get Connected" image to access links to multiple partner organizations