| ADVOCACY AND ACTION
Call to Action
March 1st, 2026 | 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. | Published by LWVAZ Advocacy Committee to update members on news and calls to action.
Editors: Gitelle Seer, Pinny Sheoran | |
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
| | In America, we believe that voters should choose our leaders—and what happens next is up to us.
Our elections are strongest when we show up, speak out, and refuse to be intimidated. Every voter deserves a fair shot, an equal vote, and the confidence that their voice truly matters. We decide our future. We choose our leaders. And we make our voices heard at the ballot box.
In addition to the SAVE Act, Congress has introduced two additional bills that propose slightly different—but equally harmful—versions of documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirements for voter registration and voting.
We urge everyone to contact their Members of Congress and tell them to vote NO on the SAVE Act and the MEGA Act. You can easily take action using this form:
👉 https://www.lwv.org/save-act
We also strongly encourage you to read “All Versions of the SAVE Act Threaten Our Freedom to Vote,” an excellent analysis by the Campaign Legal Center that clearly outlines the dangers these proposals pose to all voters, regardless of political affiliation.
Contact the Senators to hold the line and vote NO on the MEGA and SAVE ACT.
senators_phone_list.pdf |  | | | Legislative Calls to Action
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RTS Now!
Committee Hearings on Bills Week of March 2nd-6th
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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READ A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF WHY LWVAZ SUPPORTS OR OPPOSES THESE BILLS
Detailed Call to Action information on the bills being heard in committee March 2 to March 6, 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):https://www.lwvaz.org/docs.ashx?id=1597983
| 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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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.
Unite & Rise Playbook 4: Focuses on reaching new audiences, building upon partnerships, and protecting, engaging, and turning out a record number of voters. Here are the high level focus areas for the next two months:
March activities: Powering the Base Together (Primaries begin, deepening partnerships, energizing communities, laying the groundwork for midterms).
April activities: Building Community Election Corps (Creating local Election Corps, monitoring elections, sharing accurate info, and helping voters know what to expect).
Voting Rights Act (VRA) Anniversary: mass mobilization and activation in August 2026. Details will be in upcoming playbooks.
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Arizona Primaries will be held on July 21, 2026
New law moves the Arizona primaries to the second-to-last Tuesday in July. Previously, the primary was held on the first Tuesday in August.
Arizona’s 2026 elections will shape our future.
From voting access and public education to water policy and democratic accountability, the decisions made in 2026 will have lasting consequences for communities across the state.
VOTE411 is the League’s trusted, nonpartisan voter guide, a proven, time-honored resource that gives voters clear, accurate, unbiased information straight from the candidates themselves. In a closely divided state like Arizona, strong voter education isn’t optional; it’s essential to ensuring every voter can participate fully and confidently in our democracy.
We need your help to make it happen.
As we gear up for the 2026 elections, we’re recruiting volunteers to:
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Analyze state ballot measures, and prepare unbiased pros and cons.
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Support other critical behind-the-scenes work to ensure our content is complete, accurate, and accessible
Your time and skills directly empower voters—and strengthen democracy statewide.
Take a moment to complete the brief VOTE411 Volunteer Survey and tell us how you’d like to contribute. Vote411 Volunteer Survey
To learn more about what’s involved and when:
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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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