MBA Government Relations Team monitors state legislative activity daily. Lobbying is the team's first line of defense against bills that could harm the industry and is the means by which the team advances legislation that supports the banking and business community.

The following resources provide ways to stay engaged with state legislative issues.

• MBA Legislative Update

  Published each Friday during the state legislative session (January through mid-May), this e-newsletter provides a summary of the latest news and actions of state legislation affecting the banking industry. Contact MBA to receive this e-newsletter.

• Target Banker Program

  This is MBA’s chief grassroots lobbying activity in which bankers discuss issues directly with state representatives and senators. Target Banker visits are scheduled throughout February, March and April during the state legislative session.

• MBA Advocacy App

  Stay informed and engaged — right from your phone! Advocacy at Your Fingertips is an all-in-one resource for staying active in the legislative and political landscape that shapes our industry. 

• Host In-District Meetings with Legislators

  Meeting with legislators locally provides an opportunity to build relationships and have in-depth discussions about banking issues in a more casual setting.

• Submit Legislative Testimony Online

  The public can submit testimony online for any policy bill that is heard in a House or Senate committee.

• Contact Legislators

  Reach out to your state senators and representatives to share your perspectives on legislation affecting the banking community.

MBA Resources

MBA FAME Award

This annual award recognizes MBA-member banks that go above and beyond to advocate on behalf of the banking community.

MBA Advocacy Toolkit

The Advocacy Toolkit that builds on the association’s strategic plan goal “to make every banker an advocate.”