Government Relations Meeting (In-Person Only)


January 30, 2025
9:00am-12:00pm

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The LBA Government Relations Council will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 30 at the Renaissance Hotel to review and adopt the state legislative agenda for the 2025 State Regular Legislative Session. Stephen David, Capital Region Market President of Synergy Bank, is the LBA GRC State Issues Advisor and will lead the discussion of state issues, along with LBA staff.

We also will review federal issues of importance and get feedback from you on policy positions and priorities for 2025. Brent Vidrine, Chairman, President and CEO of Bank of Sunset & Trust Company, is the LBA GRC Federal Issues Advisor and will lead the discussion on federal issues, along with LBA staff. Our federal issues discussion will also be helpful in planning our next LBA Washington Visit.

Additionally, we will give an update on LBA grassroots efforts and LBA PACs, among other things. Ryan Kilpatrick, EVP, Chief Brand and Communications Officer with Origin Bank, is the LBA GRC Grassroots Advisor.

The LBA has contracted for a set number of sleeping rooms at the Renaissance Hotel. We will monitor the room pickup and add rooms if available. We encourage you to make your reservations early to receive the LBA's discounted rate for this program - $149+tax. The deadline for the room block is January 8, 2025. After that date, reservations will be made based on availability and the hotel may not be able to honor the discounted rate. To make your reservations, call 225-215-7000 and mention the Louisiana Bankers Association GRC Meeting to receive the discounted rate or click here to book online.