I want to be a Legislative Advocate!
In Nebraska, our state senators are approachable and strive to make the state better. The legislative process assumes that constituents will make their views known to their legislative representatives when a particular proposal affects their personal, social, or economic interests. Yet in most cases, this does not happen.
In an effort to help communicate industry views and opinions to state senators, in the 1990s the NBA Government Relations Committee established the Contact Banker Program now known as the NBA Legislative Advocate Program. The program is designed to have bankers who have a relationship with state senators, serve as industry advocates. We will equip Advocates with talking points to assist in providing personal perspectives on an issue. This "ask" occurs only a few times per session and requires minimal time commitment.
Generally, Legislative Advocates are bankers who:
If you are a personal friend of a legislator, belong to the same civic club or church, have a banking relationship with a legislator, or would like to get to know your legislator better, you are needed for the Contact Banker Program.
These personal contacts convey the opinion of the industry and provide members of the Nebraska Unicameral with information about the effects of various proposals on their banks and communities. We need you today!
In an effort to help communicate industry views and opinions to state senators, in the 1990s the NBA Government Relations Committee established the Contact Banker Program now known as the NBA Legislative Advocate Program. The program is designed to have bankers who have a relationship with state senators, serve as industry advocates. We will equip Advocates with talking points to assist in providing personal perspectives on an issue. This "ask" occurs only a few times per session and requires minimal time commitment.
Generally, Legislative Advocates are bankers who:
- have an existing relationship with one or more members of the Unicameral
- who want to become politically active
- bring industry expertise to legislators
If you are a personal friend of a legislator, belong to the same civic club or church, have a banking relationship with a legislator, or would like to get to know your legislator better, you are needed for the Contact Banker Program.
These personal contacts convey the opinion of the industry and provide members of the Nebraska Unicameral with information about the effects of various proposals on their banks and communities. We need you today!
For More Information Contact:
Jennifer Heaton, Vice President of Government & Executive Affairs
Jennifer Heaton, Vice President of Government & Executive Affairs