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Roby Smith

Republican · IA · Iowa Treasurer of State

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Roby Smith is the Republican incumbent Iowa Treasurer of State. His campaign site identifies him as running for Treasurer and describes his service in the Iowa Senate and focus on tax dollars, while the Iowa Secretary of State candidate list marks him as the incumbent Republican candidate for Treasurer of State.

Track record

Government Efficiency

· 6 records
  • 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, 2025For

    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, 2025For

    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, 2024For

    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, 2023For

    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, 2023For

    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, 2017For

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

Government Spending Reduction

· 2 records
  • Smith announced a scheduled ISave 529 fee reduction from 0.17% to 0.16%, with the lower account-holder fee taking effect July 1, 2026.

    June 25, 2026For

    Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

  • Smith said he voted against multiple University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics State Appeal Board settlements and praised a new 28E agreement increasing UIHC's annual payment responsibility.

    September 5, 2023For

    Source: iowatreasurer.gov · researched July 7, 2026

General

· 6 records
  • 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

  • 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

Integrity and Ethics

· 1 record
  • Iowa Capital Dispatch reported that a Davenport kennel owner said Smith intervened with Iowa agriculture officials in an animal-welfare enforcement case; Smith declined comment in the article.

    October 19, 2021

    Source: iowacapitaldispatch.com · researched July 7, 2026

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Profile last researched July 6, 2026.