IBA Government Relations Services

IBA Legislative Guide

The IBA has designed a resource guide providing basic information on how to contact legislators and address letters as well as providing a glossary of legislative and budget terms for your reference. In addition, the guide contains links you can access to review proposed legislation and a communications action plan. The communications action plan provides three letters written at the beginning, middle and end of session. The first letter is an introduction of your self to your respective legislator along with an offer to be a resource on banking issues. The second letter provides information on specific banking issues being considered by the Legislature and the third letter, following the end of the session, provides a thank you and evaluation of the Legislature’s actions.

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BUILD (Bankers Unite In Legislative Decisions)

BUILD is the political action committee (PAC) of the Iowa Bankers Association. Its purpose is to raise funds through personal contributions from officers, shareholders and directors of IBA member banks. All contributions to BUILD are voluntary. Disbursements of PAC funds are based on input from bankers and approved by the IBA Legislative Committee.

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Capitol Hill Visit

Each year the IBA takes a delegation of Iowa bankers to Washington, D.C., where scheduled briefings allow bankers and regulators to share open dialogue on problems and concerns. Bankers also meet with Iowa senators and representatives one-on-one to exchange views on pending legislation.

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Fall Legislative Preview Meetings

Held across the state in November, the legislative preview meetings provide IBA’s members and state legislators with a final review of the Association’s legislative agenda prior to the beginning of the legislative session.

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Government Relations Advocacy Services

The government relations department monitors and influences state and federal policymakers as they make laws impacting the financial services industry.

Legislative Briefing

This meeting provides an update during mid-session on legislative issues of importance to the banking industry. IBA government relations representatives and Iowa legislators are present to answer questions and hear your views on current and upcoming issues. This event is held each winter in conjunction with the Bank Management Conference.

Legislative Bulletin

This concise newsletter is published and faxed weekly during the state legislative session. It quickly informs IBA members on issues at the forefront of debate in the Iowa legislature.

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Federal Legislative Bulletin

This newsletter is emailed to Iowa bankers when action is needed on a federal banking issue.

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Legislative Directory

This directory is published every other year and lists vital information about each of Iowa’s legislators and congressional delegation.

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Legislative Issues Preview

This publication provides a comprehensive summary of banking issues expected to be debated by the state legislature in its upcoming session.

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Legislative Policy Symposium

The annual symposium explains the pros and cons of current and pending legislation and solicits banker input. Bankers gain an understanding of the legislative process and are given an opportunity to voice opinions, concerns and support. Held during IBA’s annual convention.

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Legislative Wrap-Up

When the legislative session ends, the Legislative Wrap-Up provides an in-depth review of the bills, amendments and issues the IBA government relations staff worked on and the status of these items at the close of the session.

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