How to testify before the Arizona legislature
The mechanics of testifying are in the general guide. This page covers what is specific to Arizona.
How Arizona does it
Arizona's signature system is Request to Speak (RTS), which lets you register a position on a bill and leave comments for committee members without appearing in person to speak. First-time users must register once, in person, at a kiosk outside the House or Senate committee rooms at the Capitol (1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix). After that one-time registration, you can log in remotely at apps.azleg.gov to register your position and comments on any bill from home, ahead of a hearing. Comments submitted through RTS may be read aloud during the hearing, which functions as Arizona's written-testimony channel.
Deadlines and numbers
There is no codified statewide time limit for speaking in person. Chairs commonly allow about 2-3 minutes per person per bill, at their discretion. The 2026 session convened January 12 and adjourned sine die June 13, 2026.
Where to go
- Request to Speak overview: https://www.azleg.gov/group/request-to-speak/
- RTS user guide (PDF): https://www.azleg.gov/alispdfs/using_the_request_to_speak_program.pdf
- Committee/floor schedule (Alis Today): https://www.azleg.gov/alis-today/