Formal and informal, extensive. Communication occurs formally and informally through visits at a legislative member's request, written policy statements, testimony before committees, and distribution of annual reports and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) documents, as well as Tracker, MoDOT's quarterly performance management document. MoDOT has a Division of Governmental Relations, the role of which includes advocating for MoDOT objectives, advancing legislative initiatives, and communicating and interacting with the General Assembly on an ongoing basis. Governmental relations staff and MoDOT's senior management team testify before legislative committees. MoDOT's director and governmental relations staff are registered lobbyists and interact with legislators regarding transportation- related legislation. During session, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission holds monthly meetings at MoDOT headquarters. This provides convenience to any legislator who wishes to attend the meeting or address commission members. Finally, the Joint Committee on Legislative Research Oversight Division is required to prepare a fiscal note for each bill. To do this, the division solicits a statement of impact from all potentially affected agencies; MoDOT responds to approximately 650 fiscal note requests annually.