To get involved in the legislative process in Iowa, a member of the public can consider the following actions: 1. Contact Legislators: Individuals can reach out to their elected Senator or Representative to express their opinions on current issues or propose ideas for new bills. Citizen input is valuable, and legislators often rely on feedback from constituents. 2. Attend Legislative Sessions: Members of the public can attend sessions at the Iowa State Capitol to observe the legislative process, including debates and discussions on bills. 3. Participate in Committee Meetings: Many legislative committees hold hearings that are open to the public. Attending these meetings can provide insight and offer opportunities to voice opinions on specific legislation. 4. Engage in Grassroots Advocacy: Citizens can organize or join interest groups, professional associations, or advocacy organizations that align with their views, which can promote specific causes or legislation. 5. Provide Testimony: Individuals may have the opportunity to testify during committee hearings to share their experiences or expertise related to a bill, offering a personal perspective on the issue at hand. 6. Stay Informed on Legislation: Keeping track of proposed bills and legislative actions allows citizens to understand what is being discussed or decided. 7. Vote: Participating in elections ensures that citizens have a say in the choice of their representatives, who make legislative decisions on their behalf.

Tracking bills is hard, especially if you rely on state legislature websites, which are often hard to navigate. Thousands of bills get filed in Iowa every year (and about 180,000 bills nationwide). If you want to be an effective advocate, you need to know where legislation of interest stands, and act quickly.

FastDemocracy's free version allows you to track an unlimited number of bills - no strings attached. We'll send you a daily or weekly email on your priority bills and give you tools to research bills and legislators.

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1. Sign up here for a free FastDemocracy account.

2. Head to Tracked Topics to select issue areas you care about.

3. Use the search bar on top if you're looking for something specific.

4. Click "Track Bill" for any legislation you'd like to monitor a bit closer. That's how you add it to your Tracked Bills. You can also click on a bill to learn more, see the bill summary, most recent actions, votes, news and tweets. You can also contact legislators or share your bills on social media.

5. You can track an unlimited number of bills for free and we'll send you a daily or weekly email if your tracked legislation moves.

6. Do you need real-time alerts, outreach tools, bill lists, and professional functions? Then FastDemocracy Professional is the right fit for you.

7. Track bills on your smartphone using our free mobile app.

You can use the Find Your Legislators tool to find them, see their voting records, and contact them.