Legislative Events

Throughout session and the year, there are activities hosted by IEC, legislators, and other groups you can participate in to engage and be heard by representatives. 

Environmental Advocacy Day

Each year, IEC hosts individuals and organizations from across the state at the Iowa State Capitol for Environmental Advocacy Day. IEC's Environmental Advocacy Day took place on Monday, February 26, 2024. 

IEC Advocacy Trainings

IEC offers live and virtual advocacy trainings throughout the year free of charge. Watch the recording of our 2024 virtual advocacy training on our YouTube channel here. 

Legislative Events

• February 20: Iowa Rivers Revival Lobby Day
• February 21: Iowa Farmers Union Lobby Day 
• February 23: IEC Legislative Update & Advocacy Training (watch on YouTube)
• February 26: Environmental Advocacy Day at the Capitol
• March 27: Iowa Honey Bee Day
• March 28: Day on the Hill, Iowa Public Transit Association
• April 11: Defending Democracy Dinner, League of Women Voters of Iowa
• April 25: Gazette Pints & Politics, Big Grove Cedar Rapids

Information and events are updated as scheduled. If your group or organization is hosting an advocacy-related event, let us know to add it here. Email us at iecmail@iaenvironment.org.

Legislative Committee Meetings

• Senate Committees will be held in room 116 in-person and live streamed.  
• Senate Subcommittees will be in-person and via zoom.
• House Committees will be held in rooms 19, 102, 103 and 304, they will be in-person and live streamed.
• House Subcommittees will be in-person and live streamed.

Legislative Forums 

Legislative forums are a great way to interact with your elected officials. For tips and tricks on attending a legislative forum, check out this blog. These forums are not hosted by IEC.

View the updated forum list for this week.

The following sources track legislative forums during the session: 

• Iowa Senate Republicans 
• Iowa House Republicans 
• Iowa Senate Democrats 
• Iowa House Democrats

Note: These links will lead to sites not owned by the Iowa Environmental Council. Opinions on external sites are not endorsed by IEC. 

Other Helpful Info for the Public

• The Legislative Dining Room (room 15) will be used for outside groups between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Monday through Friday. Do not change the layout of the room. This is booked by the Chief Clerk’s Office. After 9 a.m. the Senate will be using it for Legislative purpose.
• Senate rooms are not available for outside groups between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 
• House rooms have limited availability for outside groups between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Contact the Chief Clerk’s Office to reserve space.
• Senate north and south galleries are open. However, room 319.4 and tables in south gallery are for media only.  
• House north and south galleries are open.

Capitol Event Calendars:

The following links show daily events taking place at the Capitol throughout the 2024 session.

• Capitol Complex Events Calendar

• Iowa House Social Calendar

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