Legislative Progress, Workforce Momentum & Key Events

ACEC Arizona continues to build momentum across advocacy, workforce development, and member engagement as the 2026 legislative session progresses.

Legislative Update

The Legislature remains active on key issues impacting our industry, including water policy, transportation funding, and infrastructure development. They are actively moving towards budget negotiations, so we will share what we can when it becomes available to us.

Stay informed: Check the Bill Tracker at acecaz.org for real-time updates on legislation affecting engineering firms across Arizona.

Workforce in Action

STEM Game Day at the University of Arizona was a major success, introducing hundreds of students to engineering through hands-on experiences and industry engagement.

The momentum continued with a Student & Industry Mixer, hosted by ACEC National and ACEC-AZ connecting students directly with ACEC member firms and strengthening interest in the talent pipeline.

Next up: STEM Game Day at Northern Arizona University (NAU)—another opportunity to engage the next generation and we need volunteers - April 29th.

This Week: Committee Activity

A full slate of committee meetings is underway this week:

• Roads & Streets Conference Committee

• Risk Management Committee

• Political Action Committee (PAC)

These groups continue to drive key initiatives and industry priorities forward.

Don’t Miss: Tucson Roundtable

Southern Arizona Liaison + Principal Roundtable

April 15th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Doubletree Downtown Tucson (next to the Convention Center)

This is a must-attend event for Southern Arizona members—bringing together firm leaders and agency partners for important regional discussions and alignment. PAG RTA will be presenting at the liaison and immediately following will be the ACEC Member Principal Roundtable where you will hear the latest in the ACEC-AZ world and an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. 

Bottom Line

From the Capitol to campus to our committees, ACEC Arizona is actively:

• Advancing policy

• Building the workforce pipeline

• Strengthening industry connections

Stay engaged, stay informed, and get involved.