Copper Dome LLC is a professional services firm, providing support for Florida’s professional lobbyists, lobbying firms, associations, and companies. We specialize in:
- Bill and amendment drafting;
- Policy development, including legislative research and policy analysis;
- Legislative strategy—identifying innovative solutions for complex issues; and
- Subcontract advocacy.
Legislative Drafting
Only a few have served as bill drafting director for either house of the Florida Legislature. Copper Dome’s founder & managing director, Joseph Gillespie, served as director of the House Bill Drafting Service for Speaker Will Weatherford and Speaker Steve Crisafulli. Gillespie established the drafting service’s threefold mission: “Skill … Service … Trust.” At Copper Dome, we continue those traditions:
- We bring decades of legislative experience to each project, including distinctive SKILL in legislative drafting.
- We provide exemplary SERVICE for our clients, with integrity and reliability.
- We safeguard the TRUST of our clients and faithfully maintain the confidentiality of our projects.
A Copper Dome exclusive, as part of our FIRST DRAFT℠ service, we not only deliver fully developed legislation, professionally drafted according to the Legislature’s standards and conventions, but we also work with House and Senate drafters to reduce surprise changes to your legislation and minimize processing time. Get your legislation first, and get it right—drafted to meet your needs.
Policy Development
In today’s legislative process, many important matters are neglected unless they rise to leadership priorities. There are also times when you want your policies developed only by those you trust. Leveraging decades of experience in legislative research, analysis, and policy development, allow Copper Dome to ensure your polices are developed skillfully and confidentially, giving your clients a competitive edge.
Legislative Strategy
Public problems are typically more complex than any ideology or soundbite. To identify innovative solutions, navigate state government and the halls of the legislative process, and craft a winning strategy and message require extensive experience. As legislative staff turnover increases—fueled by term limits, the public sector’s institutional knowledge and historical perspective are diminished. At Copper Dome, we have the experience to confront difficult issues and yield results.
Subcontract Advocacy
You can’t always be in two places at the same time. When you’re spread too thin, allow Copper Dome to join your lobbying team and assist in serving your clients’ needs. Whether it’s covering a committee meeting, getting a sponsor for a critical amendment, or whipping votes, we are there to help you look good. We aren’t afraid of hard work and are ready to wear in our shoe leather for you.