NextGen Day at the Capitol

Wednesday, March 4 | Register

The Millbottom • 400 W. Main St. • Jefferson City

NextGen Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity for members of Next Generation in Banking to learn about and take part in Missouri’s legislative process by making a Target Banker visit to our state’s Capitol during the legislative session of the Missouri General Assembly. NextGen Day at the Capitol is a great opportunity to learn about banking advocacy and get to know your legislators along with your peers from around the state.

The Target Banker Program is MBA’s chief grassroots lobbying tool. As a Target Banker, you’ll be equipped with background information and talking points on a few key banking issues and then proceed to the Capitol to meet with your legislators, accompanied by MBA staff.

These low-key, low-pressure visits are very valuable. Legislators regularly hear from MBA’s government relations staff on issues important to the banking industry, but they prefer to hear directly from you, their constituents. They truly appreciate the effort you make to come to the Capitol during the session. The Target Banker program also helps provide a continuous banking presence at the Capitol throughout the session.

Agenda

The morning begins at The Millbottom with a briefing to familiarize you with MBA’s lobbying efforts and key banking bills. Handouts are provided to share with your lawmakers.

Afterward, we will walk to the Capitol to visit the state representatives and senators who represent you and your banks. Appointments are scheduled in advance by MBA staff. You are encouraged to observe the House and Senate at work and take in the artwork and history on display in the Capitol building.

We will return to The Millbottom for lunch and will hear from lawmakers and industry leaders on banking issues and the importance of being a banking advocate.

Cost

Member: $50 per registration
The registration fee includes materials and lunch. Please register by Monday, Feb. 23.

For More Information

Please contact Emily Lewis at 573-636-8151.

Why You Should Get Involved in MBA Advocacy

Of 197 representatives and senators, only a handful of state legislators have significant experience in the banking industry. It’s important they hear from their banker constituents how legislation will affect their local banks and bank customers.

About 2,000 bills are filed each year. These measures cover dozens of topics, including taxation, property rights, health care, firearms, sewer districts, banking regulations and everything in between. Lawmakers can’t be experts on every topic. They rely on the people who work in these industries to inform them – people like you!

Legislative FAQs

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