Roby Smith

Smith announced that Great Iowa Treasure Hunt returned more than $33.6 million through 53,226 claims in 2025, a record calendar year for the program.

December 31, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Smith announced that the Iowa Pooled Money Fund had surpassed $1 billion in total earnings since he took office and earned $469,909,022 in fiscal year 2025.

September 9, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Smith reported that Iowa's Pooled Money Fund earned more than $456 million in interest for fiscal year 2024, a record for the fund at that time.

July 24, 2024Supports Government Efficiency

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Smith announced that the April 2023 Invest in Iowa auction deposited $100 million across 25 Iowa financial institutions and was projected to earn more than $2.4 million in interest for Iowa.

April 14, 2023Supports Government Efficiency

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Smith announced that his January 2023 Invest in Iowa auction deposited $72 million in 15 Iowa financial institutions and was projected to earn $1.7 million in interest for Iowa.

January 19, 2023Supports Government Efficiency

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

As an Iowa senator, Smith sponsored SF 1, a bill requiring jobs impact statements for administrative rules; the official sponsor listing marks it effective July 1, 2017.

July 1, 2017Supports Government Efficiency

Source: legis.iowa.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Voted against several taxpayer-funded legal settlements for University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, saying taxpayers carried too much of the cost. He then backed a new deal raising the hospital's yearly payment from $9 million to as much as $15 million.

September 5, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Smith served on state and national treasury-related bodies, including the College Savings Plans Network Executive Board, Iowa Executive Council, Flood Mitigation Board, IPERS board, and State Appeal Board.

July 1, 2026

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Smith announced expanded IAble eligibility, allowing individuals with qualifying disabilities that began before age 46 to open and contribute to IAble accounts.

January 16, 2026

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Smith endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for the Republican presidential nomination.

August 21, 2023

Source: foxnews.com · researched August 10, 2026

As a member of Iowa's Executive Council, Smith voted to provide $200,000 in assistance for people impacted by the Davenport building collapse.

June 5, 2023

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Roby Smith was sworn in on January 1, 2023, as Iowa's 26th State Treasurer and serves as the state's chief financial officer and banker.

January 1, 2023

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

Smith served in the Iowa Senate from 2011 to 2022, chaired the State Government Committee, and served on Commerce, Ways and Means, and Rules and Administration committees.

January 8, 2022

Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

As an Iowa senator, Smith sponsored SF 517, providing academic credit and physical-education exemptions for students who participate in the legislative page program; the official sponsor listing marks it effective July 1, 2021.

July 1, 2021

Source: legis.iowa.gov · researched July 7, 2026