The Request to Speak (RTS) system is a website hosted by the Arizona Legislature that allows the public to register their opposition/support/neutrality and request to speak on bills as they pass through the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives.
Please Note: If you use RTS, you do not have to actually speak for a bill in a hearing.
It takes 2 minutes to make an account, here's how it works:
Click “Create An Account”.
Input your information in the required fields.
Submit to create your account.
Save your sign in information for future reference.
Verify your account in person at the Arizona State Capitol or state offices in Tucson.
Please Note: To activate your account, you must log-in to a kiosk at the state capital. This is a one time process that needs to be completed.
Once you are signed in, click “Request to Speak” on the left side of the screen.
Next, search the bill number (Example: SB 1233) in the "Search Phrase" selection box.
Click on "Add Request".
Next, give your Thumbs Up (For), Thumbs Down (Against) or Neutral.
Click "Submit"
The RTS system allows you to voice your legislative opinions online without needing to go to the Capitol. Voicing your support or opposition for a bill can be crucial – it allows state leaders to know where Arizonans stand on an issue.
When the House or Senate is in session, your legislators, and the public, will see a list of names of people who have registered an opinion on the bills being heard by the legislature. The website will also show who they are representing, comments they may leave in the comment box, and whether they wish to speak. This information can give legislators, and the public, a clear idea of how much support or opposition there is for a bill.
