“It’s not too early to start planning our witnesses for the hearing on our bill.  Below is to get the discussion started.”

I sent that email to the advocates I’m working with on a bill being heard next week.

I proposed two panels of witnesses.

My email had the desired effect.

It prompted a discussion of adding a witness with expertise in an aspect of the issue that

would not be addressed by my two panels.

The broader point: one of the things I’ve learned over my career is that the more you seek other people’s input, the better your end product.