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As the 2018 legislative session gets nearer, the Idaho Convention of States team is reaching out to garner support from legislators throughout the state. On Wednesday, several COS supporters met with Senator Marv Hagedorn to discuss the COS resolution and how to move it forward.

Sen. Hagedorn served three terms in the Idaho House from 2006-2012 and is now serving his third term in the Idaho Senate. He served 20 years of active duty in the Navy and is a strong advocate for veterans, having co-founded the Wyakin Warrior Foundation. He is now running for Lieutenant Governor in the 2018 primary and hopes to assist in passing the resolution before the end of his last term as Senator.  

Sen. Hagedorn expressed his support for the resolution and answered questions about the legislative process in Idaho. He emphasized the need to begin contacting state legislators now before the legislative session begins and the representatives are overwhelmed with work.

Above all else, he explained that calls and face-to-face contact with representatives are the most effective ways to raise awareness and gain support for the Convention of States. This is a testament to the true power of the grassroots.

A simple 5-minute call once a month to your district representative significantly increases the chances of the resolution passing. If you are not sure who your representatives are, you can find them here.