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AIA Arizona
Government Affairs
AIA Arizona has an active Government Affairs Committee, composed of members statewide. The committee monitors state legislation, and actively supports legislation that will have a positive impact on the architecture profession and the built environment.
The committee meets regularly online during the state legislative session, and additional members are welcome to join the committee. You do not need to be an expert at government affairs or the legislature, just come with an interest in the state legislative process and its impact on the architecture profession in Arizona.
Learn more about AIA Arizona State Government advocacy activities, and the Arizona ArchiPAC, here.
Photo (left): Just a few of the AIA Arizona members and state legislators who met during the Arizona Architects Advocacy Day at the Arizona Capitol in March 2024.
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09/30/26
Architecture Meets Advocacy: Highlights from AIA Arizona’s Legislative Forums
Advocating for the architecture profession starts with meaningful conversations and engagement with our elected leaders. In the past month, AIA Arizona and its chapters hosted two state legislative forums, bringing architects and state legislators together to discuss issues shaping the future of our communities and the profession. From housing and water to infrastructure and development, these conversations reinforced the importance
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03/19/26
2026 Arizona Architects Advocacy Day!
A powerful day for architecture at the Arizona State Capitol. On Tuesday, March 17, in collaboration with NOMA Arizona, AIA Arizona members came together for Architects Advocacy Day—connecting with legislators and advocating for our profession. When architects engage in advocacy, we help shape the policies that impact our practice and reinforce the value of design in shaping the built environment.
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