Planners' Day at the State Capitol - Feb 11

Planners' Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

This year's event will be held at the Arizona State Capitol inside the Senate building in the Senate Minority Caucus Room (1700 West Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by presentations offering CM credits. No registration needed.

Agenda:

• 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. – Bagels and coffee with Planners, Lawmakers and Staff
• 9:00 - 9:10 a.m. – Welcome and Legislative Update, Ryan McCann, AICP
• 9:10 - 9:25 a.m. – Update on Current Water Negotiations
  Presented by Senator Tim Dunn (R-Yuma)
• 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Discussion on Data Center Legislation
  Presented by Speaker Pro Tempore Neal Carter (R-Queen Creek)
• 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. – Break
• 10:20 – 10:35 a.m. – Transportation Priorities at the Capitol
  Presented by Julie Cruz, Senior Transportation Policy Advisor to Governor Hobbs
• 10:40 - 10:55 a.m. Hear from the Homebuilders
  Presented by Jackson Moll, CEO Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
• 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. – Housing Discussion with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns
  Presented by Nick Ponder

*All presentations will be in Senate Minority Caucus Room

This important event provides Arizona planners an opportunity to help elevate the stature of the planning profession in Arizona. A conversation today is remembered and later, when we are commenting on a bill or issue, APA Arizona is recognized and, therefore, our input is given more validity. You are the face of good planning in Arizona! Please bring your project display boards and materials highlighting local planning projects, as this provides a visual that legislators can easily associate with land use planning.

We look forward to seeing you there!