GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Advocacy Day at the Capitol

When: Thursday, February 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

Where: The Arizona Capitol 1700 W Washington St. Phoenix

Registration is now open to attend the annual Advocacy Day at the Capitol sponsored by

The Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA)

Greeting AzPANA members,

Have you ever thought about meeting your legislators or sitting in on hearings and caucuses?

Join your nurse and healthcare colleagues as we descend on the Arizona Capitol. As nurses and healthcare supporters it is critical that we remain engaged in the legislative process and advocate for our profession.

While at the Arizona Capitol, you will:

Speak with legislators
Sit-in on hearings and caucuses
Sign up at the capitol to use your voice on bills important to nurses

Meet with your Representatives and Senators and strategize with nurses and other healthcare colleagues on bills important to nurses. Also get to know AzNA's key legislative players.

Advocacy Day Preparation

In preparation for Advocacy Day, virtual resources will be made available to attendees the week before the event. These materials will cover best practices for speaking with legislators and prepare both new and returning nurses for their time at the capitol.

Registration

AzNA Member - $35

Non-Member - $50

Undergrad Student (with legislator meetings) - $25

AzPANA is proud to offer two(2) grants to attend Advocacy Day in Arizona to members who are interested in local policy and governmental affairs. For information on the grant use the link provided below.

Please note that AzNA cannot guarantee legislator appointments, especially for registrations received after January 23rd .

Early registration is encouraged

For more information and registration for this event contact: Madi Moyer madi@aznurse.org

Download Grant Application