Pre-Session Legislative Webcast

1. Pre-Session Legislative Webcast January 9, 2019

2. 2019 Legislative Preview • ICA Lobbying Team and Advocacy • Elections – Who are the difference makers? • Impact of Committee Leadership Changes • Communications Issues • Industry Advocacy Events

3. Advocacy Team Mike St. Clair Katie Hall Dave Duncan

4. Heath Mallory, Chair Don Miller, Vice Chair Tom Lovell, Bd. Liaison • WiaTel Northwest Communications CLTel • Levi Bappe Chuck Deisbeck Jeff Roiland • Minerva Valley Telephone Co., Inc. South Slope Coop. Communications Western Iowa Networks • Doug Boone Sharon Huck Joe Snyder Premier Communications RTC Communications Citizens Mutual Tel/Farmers of Batavia • David Byers Rich McBurney Dan Swick • Northeast Iowa Telephone Co. Butler-Bremer Communications South Slope Coop. • Daryl Carlson Andy Randol • Webster-Calhoun Coop Tel Panora Communications Coop. 2018-19 Legislative Committee

5. 2018 Legislative Roundtables • 48 member companies; 39 GMs • 44 legislators and candidates • Some larger meetings (26 in Havelock) and some smaller (6 in Cedar Falls) • Key member interactions

6. TelePAC • 2017-2018 Election Cycle • supported 24 Rs and 22 Ds • $28,500 to Republicans • $18,500 to Democrats • Supported Governor Reynolds • 6 successful candidates who attended our roundtable

7. 2018 Election Update • Republicans Expand Power in the Senate, Hold on in House • Senate -- 32 Republicans, 18 Democrats • House -- 54 Republicans, 46 Democrats • Few Top Leadership Changes • Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg

8. UnsuccessfulWinners Senator Rick Bertrand (R-Sioux City) Jackie Smith (D-Sioux City) Senator Tod Bowman (D-Maquoketa) Carrie Koelker (R-Dyersville) Peter Cownie (R-West Des Moines) Kristin Sunde (D-West Des Moines) Rep. Kevin Koester (R-Ankeny) Heather Matson (D-Des Moines) Rep. Phil Miller (D-Fairfield) Jeff Shipley (R-Fairfield) Rep. Walt Rogers (R-Cedar Falls) Dave Williams (D-Cedar Falls)

9. The Change you DIDN’T Hear About Brand New Legislators • Senate • 5 of 32 Republicans (16%) • 4 of 18 Democrats (22%) • House • 12 of 54 Republicans (22%) • 10 of 46 Democrats (22%) New Female Legislators • Senate • 60% of newly-elected Rs • 50% of newly-elected Ds • House • 20% of newly-elected Rs • 70% of newly-elected Ds

10. Senate Republican Leadership • Senator Charles • Schneider • President • (R–West Des Moines) • Senator Jack Whitver • Majority Leader (R–Ankeny) Senator Jerry Behn President Pro Tempore (R – Boone)

11. Senate Democrat Leadership • Sen. Amanda Ragan • Minority Whip • (D – Mason City) Sen. Janet Petersen Minority Leader (D – Des Moines)

12. Key Senate Committee Chairs • Sen. Randy Feenstra • R – Hull • Senate Ways & Means Chair Sen. Jake Chapman R – Adel Senate Commerce Chair

13. Top House Republican Leaders Rep. Chris Hagenow Rep. Linda Upmeyer Rep. Matt Windschitl Majority Leader Speaker of the House Speaker Pro Tempore (R – Windsor Heights) (R – Clear Lake) (R – Missouri Valley)

14. Key House Committee Chairs • House Commerce Chair • Rep. Gary Carlson (R-Muscatine) House Ways & Means Chair Rep. Lee Hein (R-Monticello)

15. House Democrat Leadership Rep. Todd Prichard (D – Charles City) Minority Leader

16. Connecting Rural Iowa – Financing Connectivity We support Governor Reynolds’ efforts to optimize the existing broadband grant program to ensure state funding can stretch as far as possible. Maps. Update the 2015 TSA maps Future Proof Networks. Target state funding toward “future proof” networks – preferring those capable of 100mpbs symmetrical Prioritize low connectivity areas. Use updated mapping and an effective appeals process to avoid funding projects that overbuild existing networks with 25/3 service Increased Funding. The 2018 appropriation of $1.3 million was a good start. We support the Governor’s efforts to significantly increase that funding. We should fund our program as Minnesota, Wisconsin and other states do

17. In addition to the broadband grant program improvements, we support the Governor’s other Empower Rural Iowa initiatives: Grow Rural Iowa through increased access to leadership training Invest in Rural Iowa by improving rural housing. Creation of a “Rural Affairs Office” to assist in rural policy development and to serve as the day-to-day connection to rural Iowa

18. Other Legislative Priorities Rights of Way Some communities in Iowa have increased right-of-way fees and permit fees and caused other delays in allowing new fiber-optic buildout. We seek to ensure that the broadband permitting and right-of-way process is efficient and in the best interests of Iowans. ICN We continue to support to the efforts of SF 2355 (approved 49-0 last year) to increase the accountability and transparency of the Iowa Communications Network

19. We need YOU: • Our GRASSROOTS is the DIFFERENCE • Attend & Be Engaged • Welcome Back Reception – Jan. 15th • Day on the Hill – Feb. 20th • Communicate with your legislators • Watch for our legislative alerts • Be ready to act

20. Legislative Alerts “Capitol Insider” • Conference calls on Friday mornings • When there is news to report • Newsletter -- times and bridge information

21. Advocacy Events Welcome Back Reception • January 15, 2019 • 5pm to 7pm • State Historical Building • Coops, RECs, Biotech, others ICA Day on the Hill • February 20, 2019 • 11am to 1pm • First Floor, State Capitol

22. Legislative Resources Find Your Legislator and other Legislature Web Pages: www.legis.iowa.gov https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators Alliance Website: www.iacommunicationsall.org Alliance Twitter: @IACommAlliance & @AllianceCEO

23. Procedure Legislative 1. Idea 2. Bill Drafted 3. Bill Filed 4. Committee Assignment 5. Committee 6. Floor 7. Amend 8. Vote Action Debate 9. 2nd 10. Governor 11. Law Chamber https://www.legis.iowa.gov/resources

25. Questions, Answers, & Contact Info • Dave Duncan 515-321-3183 (cell) • Mike St. Clair 515-778-7631 • Katie Hall 515-686-1066