Legislative Program

In concert with our national office (PVA), PVA’s Government Relations Directors Association (GRDA), Arizona Department of Veterans Services, United Arizona Veterans, Protecting Arizona Family Coalition (PAFCO), and the Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AzDAC), the Legislative program works to ensure that our members, veterans with Spinal Cord Injury/Dysfunction, as well as, other people with disabilities receive a voice regarding the services and opportunities that impact their quality-of-life within the community.

Our legislative efforts extend throughout federal, state, and local governing bodies. Where issues and policies develop that impact quality healthcare, civil rights for people with disabilities, and integration within the community, APVA attempts to align itself with a strong consolidated front of other organizations with similar missions.

Links to Informative Legislative Web Sites

Arizona Revised Statutes

This form will allow you to search the Arizona Revised Statutes for terms that you specify in your keyword search or view individual statutes organized by title.

Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AzDAC)

AzDAC is a coalition of 16 disability organizations from around the state of Arizona . This website will allow you to access important information about public policy issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities in Arizona .

Protecting Arizona Family Coalition (PAFCO)

The Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition (PAFCO) is a diverse, non-partisan alliance involving hundreds of community services agencies, citizen advocacy groups, and faith-based organizations. The Coalition members include an estimated 20,000 staff, board members, and volunteers serving over 1.5 million people. PAFCO was formed to stop drastic budget cuts to health and human services while urging better options to those cuts.

Arizona State Department of Veterans Services (ADVS)

This web site provides services to our veterans, as well as increasing public awareness regarding veteran issues. ADVS is committed to serving as the “voice of veterans” in bringing about positive change for the veterans of Arizona .

In 1999, legislation was signed by Governor Hull authorizing the establishment of the Veterans Donation Fund. By law, funds in this account can never revert to the State General Fund, and the assets in the account can only be used to benefit the veterans of the State of Arizona . This legislation has given us the means to make a real difference in helping veterans in Arizona .

Comprehensive Guide to Arizona Politics

Your complete directory of Arizona candidates for Governor, State Cabinet, United State Senator and Congress in the current election cycle ... state political parties ... the official state election office ... and state news sources.

Arizona State Legislature

This is the portal for all state legislative issues, current, as well as, past, laws and statutes, daily news while in sessions, request to speak, etc.

United States House of Representatives

At this site, you can obtain copies of House documents, including public disclosure forms, made available by the Clerk as part of his official duties, historical information, etc.

United States Senate

At this site, you can obtain information of Senate documents, Senators contact information, committees, calendar of hearings, historical information, etc.

House Committee on Veterans Affairs

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs reviews veterans' programs, examines current laws, and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as for health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and job training, home loan guarantees, life insurance policies, and a nationwide system of veterans' cemeteries.

Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs

This Committee reviews programs and agencies for veterans, examines current laws impacting veterans, and develops legislation to improve existing laws concerning veterans. The Committee also holds confirmation hearings on those nominated by the President to fill positions within the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals.