FASNY Legislative Workshop
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Why “Legislative Workshop” is the Smart Move for FASNY’s Future
In the fast-changing world of state politics, timing is key. That’s why FASNY leadership has decided to alter the Legislative Conference to align perfectly with the two-year New York state legislative cycle.
The Legislative Workshop initiative, a focused legislative summit taking the place of the standard Legislative Conference on odd-numbered years, will strategically align our Association’s advocacy, leadership unity, and legislative momentum.
Built for the Two-Year Legislative Cycle
January of every odd year marks the start of a new legislative session in Albany: freshly elected officials, new committee chairs, and new bill numbers and sponsorship. The Legislative Workshop ensures FASNY is not just reacting to these changes but actively shaping the conversation from the start. By reviewing and updating the two-year Scorecard of legislative priorities the November before the beginning of the cycle, FASNY keeps its advocacy sharp, focused, and consistent.
A Targeted, High-Impact Format
Our new Legislative Workshop is lean and purposeful:
- Saturday morning is all about action: strategizing on moving specific bills forward; coordinating state, sectional, and county-level efforts; and considering new issues which have arisen. Legislators and staff will join in, providing direct dialogue on key bills as they advance through the two-year cycle.
- Saturday afternoon celebrates progress with the Golden Trumpet Award and wraps up with clear next steps for attendees to engage their sectionals and individual departments in grassroots advocacy.
This concentrated format ensures maximum value for every participant’s time, while fostering cross-level coordination between state, sectional, and county leaders.
A Sustainable Long-Term Plan
The Legislative Workshop isn’t a one-off. It’s a recurring fixture, alternating with FASNY’s full Legislative Conference. The tentative schedule from 2025-2028 locks in a reliable rhythm: odd years for the Legislative Workshop, even years for the full Legislative Conference. This predictability allows leaders, members, and legislators to plan ahead, maximizing attendance and continuity.
Keeping Members in the Loop
Transparency is a cornerstone of the plan. Key outcomes and strategies from the full Legislative Conference and the Legislative Workshop will be shared in The Volunteer Firefighter, on FASNY.com, at the annual Convention, and through sectional and county meetings. Every member, whether they attend in person or not, will know the organization’s legislative priorities and how to support them. As has always been the case, the Scorecard can be updated and amended at any time throughout the year by FASNY’s board of directors if new developments arise that need to be addressed.
The Bottom Line
The Legislative Workshop isn’t just another meeting. Rather, it is FASNY’s commitment to staying ahead of the legislative curve, building stronger relationships with lawmakers, and ensuring the voices of New York’s volunteer firefighters are heard loud and clear at every level of government. By dedicating focused time in odd-numbered years to sharpen its strategy, FASNY positions itself to win more legislative victories, faster.
For a stronger, more agile FASNY that gets results in Albany, the Legislative Workshop is the right move at the right time.
Please Note! This is a Member Only Event
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