Advocacy

State Legislature

The Arizona Legislature functions to create and amend state laws, pass the state budget, and address issues that affect Arizona residents, including clean energy policy. Legislators propose, debate, and vote on bills, which, if passed by both chambers and signed by the governor, become law. Legislators convene annually in regular sessions, beginning in January and closing the session in April. It may also hold special sessions to address urgent matters.

Key dates

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Jan. 13, 2025

Opening Day

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Feb. 3 & 10, 2025

Senate & House Bill Deadlines

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Feb. 24-28, 2025

Crossover Week

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Mar. 28, 2025

Last Day for Chamber Committees

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Apr. 18, 2025

Last Day for Conference Committees

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Apr. 22, 2025

100th Day of Session

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Apr. 26, 2025

Session Adjourns

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Jun. 30, 2025

State Budget Deadline

How it's structured

The Arizona State Legislature is actually two separate lawmaking bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 30 members, one from each of Arizona's 30 legislative districts, while the House of Representatives has 60 members, with two representatives elected from each district. Legislators in both chambers serve two-year terms.

The Senate is led by the President and the House by the Speaker. Leadership in both chambers play a key role in setting the legislative agenda and guiding the lawmaking process, including deciding which bills progress through each stage.

The legislature operates through committees that review proposed legislation before it is brought to all members on the floor for debate and voting. Members of the Appropriations, Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, Natural Resources, Energy, and Water, Science and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees all consider bills related to clean energy.

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Make your voice heard

You can get involved in the lawmaking process through the Request to Speak (RTS) system. RTS allows residents to provide input on bills. By registering in the system, you can submit online comments, indicate whether you support or oppose proposed legislation, and make your case directly to lawmakers during hearings.

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Additionally, meeting directly with your legislators is a powerful way to advocate for issues important to you. This can be done by scheduling appointments with Representatives or Senators, either at the Capitol or in their local offices.