LEGISLATIVE NEWS

Advocacy and Lobbyist Reports

We encourage you to make contact with your legislator by phone or email. 

Below are updates from ILA's lobbyists. If you would like to know about national legislative please visit ALA's Advocacy and Public Policy page.



2024 Legislative Priorities


Who can be a library advocate? Anyone who cares about Iowa's libraries!
Library advocates play a key role in educating our communities about why libraries and librarians are essential in an information society. While the Iowa Library Association is ably represented by professional lobbyists, the voices heard from around Iowa make the difference in the success or failure of legislation.
 
There are many ways to become a library advocate:  

Visit the ILA website for the legislative agenda; legislative alerts; and information about organized legislative activities such as Lobby From Home Day and the Legislative Reception.

Get to Know Your Elected Officials. Invite them to library events and add them to your mailing list. Regular communication with key officials and their staff is important year-round. Legislators who know and understand the value of libraries in their community are powerful friends in Des Moines.

Participate in organized legislative events such as Lobby From Home Day and the Legislative Reception. Regularly check ILA's Legislative Updates to stay up to date on legislative issues.