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WBTAGovernment Relations Update

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How GBTA sees WBTA

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Chapter Challenge Requires 4 Tasks• 30% of Membership Send a

Communication to an Elected Official Through the Legislative Action Center

• Invite an Elected Official to Speak at a Chapter Meeting or Host a GBTA Government Relations Focused Meeting

• Send a Letter to Its Representative or Senator Endorsing a GBTA Endorsed Bill or Vote

• Raise $1,000 in PAC Contributions Regardless of Chapter Size (Must Have 30% of Members Contribute)

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Select ‘Issues’

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No Hassle Fly Act…- SUCCESS

• Bill to Eliminate Repeat Screening of Checked Bags from Pre Clearance Airports

– Sponsored by MN Sen. Amy Klobuchar

• ACTION ALERT Resulted in Over 500 Letters to House & Senate Urging Support

• Signed into Law by President