| ADVOCACY AND ACTION
Call to Action
March 22, 2026 | Published by LWVAZ Advocacy Committee to update members on news and calls to action.
Editors: Gitelle Seer, Pinny Sheoran | Watch for our Call to Action emails, call the legislators on the committees with your concerns, and be sure to submit your comments on the RTS system. It’s essential that every Arizona citizen speak out against any bills that take away the power of your vote.
The link to all issues of “Call to Action” is posted on our website.
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CALENDARS
2026 Legislative Calendar
Mon. Jan. 12 2026 legislative session starts
Mon. Feb. 2 Last day for Senate introduction of bills
Mon. Feb. 9 Last day for House introduction of bills
Fri. Feb. 20 Last day for consideration of bills in the originating chamber
Crossover Week [Feb. 23 - Feb. 27]
Fri. March 27 Last day for consideration of bills in the other chamber
Fri. April 17 Last day for consideration of bills in Conference Committees
Sat. April 25 Adjournment Sine Die
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The SAVE ACT
The SAVE Act was on the floor of the US Senate this week. Debate started on Tuesday and has gone into the late evening hours since it began. Senators are expected to stay over the weekend to continue debating the legislation and offering amendments. The League urged Senators to vote NO on the legislation. Please use the resources below around this bill:
Updated SAVE America Act talking points and LTE template.
Take action and tell your Senators this bill is bad for voters.
No Kings Mobilization
LWVUS is joining No Kings as a national partner on Saturday, March 28. Leagues are welcome to lean in locally and participate in activations with partners on the ground in a nonpartisan manner. For Leagues who decide to mobilize for No Kings, please utilize our Protest Safety Guidance and Guidance for Leagues About Nonpartisanship and Partnerships.
If you have people in your network (LWV or otherwise) who you think should be a speaker at a No Kings action on March 28th, please have them fill out the Speaker Intake Form.
Please feel free to review and join applicable No Kings Trainings.
| Legislative Calls to Action
RTS Now! | |
RTS Now!
Committee Hearings on Bills Week of March 23 - 27
Please use RTS (Request to Speak) to inform legislators if you support or oppose the bills listed below. You can also email the committee members and request your testimony and statements be entered into the public record.
League recommendations are based on research of the bills by the Legislative Analysis Issue Teams under the State Advocacy Committee. The issue teams’ reviews include analyzing the pros and cons, assessing the impact on diverse communities, and recommending support or opposition.
NOTE: RTS closes an hour before the hearing
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Detailed Call to Action information on the bills being heard in committee March 23 to March 27, 2026, is available here: https://bit.ly/LWVAZCTA. Your input matters—don't wait to make a difference!
List of League’s legislative analysis for 2025 (PDF)
Read the LWVAZ Analysis of the bills that were heard in committees during the 2026 legislative session.
| REQUEST TO SPEAK (RTS): USE RTS TO INFLUENCE OUTCOME OF LEGISLATION | |
What is Request to Speak (RTS)?
Request to Speak (RTS) is an online, real-time system that allows the public to register opinions on bills being heard in committee. You can:
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Indicate whether you are “for” or “against” the bill
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Write a brief comment explaining your position
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Register your willingness to speak (testify) during the committee hearing
We encourage you to use this powerful tool to make your voice heard at the legislature.
When Can I Use RTS?
You can only use RTS when a bill is being heard in committee and for a few days before the committee hearing. The legislative session starts the second Monday in January and lasts at least 100 days.
How Can I Learn More?
How do I get an RTS Account?
If you do not have an RTS account, please complete the Request to Speak Form, and a league volunteer will register your account at the Capitol. We will create your account with a generic password. Once you receive an email from us confirming that your account has been set up, we advise you to change your password immediately. Please note that you cannot register for RTS online.
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2026 Legislative Week Lunch & Learn Series Recap with YouTube Links
ICYMI: We hosted another engaging series of six virtual Lunch and Learn sessions during this year’s LWVAZ Legislative Lobby Week, featuring excellent speakers from both the public and private sectors. These sessions, open to everyone, covered a broad range of topics, including freedom of the press, the current state of education in Arizona, and the importance of protecting Arizona voter rolls from federal administrative overreach. Two of the sessions were inspired by and co-presented with local leagues, and all were made possible by our dedicated and talented League members, who served as presenters, moderators, and facilitators, devoting countless hours to preparation and administrative and technical support.
If you missed any of the live sessions or would like to view them again, all recordings are now available on our YouTube channel, in the Legislative Week Lunch and Learn playlist.
We encourage you to share these widely with your networks, as these vital topics impact not only League members but all Arizonans.
Ballot Analysis Teams:
The League of Women Voters of Arizona is recruiting volunteers to serve on Ballot Analysis Teams to help develop clear, unbiased explanations of the ballot measures expected on the 2026 ballot, including multiple legislative referrals. Volunteers will work within a strictly nonpartisan framework to research each measure and help draft balanced pro and con explanations that inform voters without advocating. Team members may also be asked to help prepare League arguments that could be submitted in support of or opposition to specific measures, consistent with League positions. This is a short-term commitment, with arguments needed by June (date tba) and broader analysis completed by August for inclusion in VOTE411 and printed voter education materials. If you are interested in contributing your research, writing, or analytical skills, please email lwvazadvocacy@gmail.com to volunteer.
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Saturday, August 8 – Day of Action
August 8 will be a nationwide Day of Action as the League of Women Voters commemorates the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Through our Unite & Rise initiative, we’re building on this legacy by mobilizing communities across the country in collective action and highlighting the ongoing fight for a stronger, more inclusive democracy. More information and resources will be shared soon! | |
RESOURCES
QUICK LINKS
League Public Policy Positions
LWVAZ Advocacy and Action Newsletters
Arizona Law: The Legislative Process (a reader-friendly overview)
How a Bill Becomes a Law (a detailed visual explanation of the process from Arizona Agenda)
Guide to Getting Public Records. Another great resource from the Arizona Agenda
RTS Manual
BSI Manual
Arizona Legislative Lingo: Do you need an explainer to understand legislative jargon? Why are there COWs in the state Capitol? Use our handy guide, Arizona Legislative Lingo: Terminology, Definitions, and Abbreviations, to crack the code.
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