This document summarizes a presentation given by Amy Harrell, president of Connecticut Votes for Animals (CVA), about how to get involved in the state legislative process to improve animal protection laws. It provides an overview of CVA's mission and past legislative accomplishments. It then outlines the multi-step state legislative process, emphasizing the importance of grassroots support from animal advocates. It encourages animal control officers to develop relationships with legislators, propose ideas, testify at hearings, and work with CVA or other advocacy groups. Finally, it previews potential bills for the upcoming 2016 legislative session.