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The Legislative Session begins Monday and is expected to last around fourteen weeks. While that may seem like a long time, things can move very quickly, and legislation can be introduced and passed within a short time period. Read Legislative Link. Get an understanding of how legislation impacts your community. Connect with your elected officials.
Prefiled bills began coming in December, new bills will be filed every day, and legislation introduced last Session (the first session of the 90th General Assembly) is still eligible to be acted upon within the process - so we’ve got a lot of work to do! Legislation can be found here: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation
Legislators are like you - they’ve got a lot going on. Unlike you, they often don’t have much experience with cities and the services they provide. Reach out to your legislators, connect with them in person, and attend forums in your community. If we know about a forum, we’ll list it at the bottom of this publication each week. We don’t always know about them, and they can be scheduled at any time, so be sure to check each week because the list changes.
Save the date! Join us on March 6, 2024 for Local Leaders Day
to connect with legislators, hear from key speakers, and share your experience on the impacts of recent legislation. Featuring: Monte Wyatt, CEO AddingZEROS Executive Development and Scott Raecker, Executive Director of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University.
Have a great week, everyone!
The next Legislative Link will be sent on Friday, January 12, to review everything that happens this week.
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Capitol Pulse
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Opening week presentations are available for viewing on the PBS Youtube channel:
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Upcoming Legislative Forums |
Fundraising Reception for Senators Kraayenbrink, Zumbach and Green
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When: Jan. 3, 4 - 6 PM
Where: Gilroy's, 1238 8th St., West Des Moines
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Fundraising Reception for Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver
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When: Jan. 4, 3 - 5 PM
Where: American, 1312 Locust St., Des Moines
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Fundraiser for Speaker Pat Grassley and Majority Leader Matt Windschitl
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When: Jan. 4, 5 - 6:30 PM
Where: The Walnut, 1417 Walnut St., Des Moines
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Fundraiser for Reps. Ann Meyer and Joel Fry
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When: Jan. 7, 12 - 1:30 PM
Where: Cornerstone, 212 E. 3rd St., Des Moines
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PAC Fundraiser for Reps. Ingels, Latham and Sorenson
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When: Jan. 7, 1:30 - 3 PM
Where: Office of Jake Highfill and Tony Phillip, 303 E. Court Ave., Des Moines
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PAC Fundraiser for Reps. Hayes, Henderson and Dunwell
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When: Jan. 7, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Where: Cornerstone, 212 E. 3rd St., Des Moines
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Fundraiser for Reps. Michael Bergan, Jacob Bossman, Taylor Collins, Martin Graber, Brian Lohse, and Norlin Mommsen
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When: Jan. 7, 3 - 4:30 PM
Where: Big Grove Brewery, 555 17th St., Des Moines
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Fundraiser for Reps. Jane Bloomingdale, Bobby Kaufmann, Shannon Lundgren, Gary Mohr, and Carter Nordman
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When: Jan. 7, 4:30 - 6 PM
Where: Big Grove Brewery, 555 17th St., Des Moines
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Pre-Session Reception with Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum and the Iowa Senate Democrats
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When: Jan. 7, 5 - 7 PM
Where: Peace Tree Brewing Co., 317 E. Court Ave., Des Moines
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You can view all editions of Legislative Link at iowaleague.org/resource/legislative-link.
Like our membership, the Iowa League of Cities is a non-partisan, service-oriented organization that does not participate in elections, make campaign contributions, or have a political action committee (PAC).
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