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Read. Follow. Verify.Arizona House Proclaims March 18, 2026 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day
Last action · March 18, 2026: Transmit to Secretary of StateSponsor: Selina Bliss
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What This Bill Does
The Arizona House of Representatives proclaims March 18, 2026, as Health Workforce Well-Being Day and urges state officials and health organizations to commit to the well-being of health professionals.
Designates an official observance day for health worker well-being without establishing new funding mandates, regulatory enforcement mechanisms, or service alterations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Arizona health professionals
Health professionals are the subject of an official observance recognizing workplace well-being and burnout challenges.
Arizona health organizations
Organizations are urged by the legislature to commit to the well-being of health professionals.
Key Facts
- The Arizona House of Representatives officially proclaims March 18, 2026, as Health Workforce Well-Being Day.
- The measure urges Arizona officials and health organizations to commit to the well-being of all Arizona health professionals.
- Up to 54% of physicians, 68% of nurses, 60% of medical students and residents, and 61% to 75% of pharmacists experience symptoms of burnout.
- Arizona needs an additional 14,291 registered nurses, 3,644 physicians, and 2,419 behavioral health workers by 2030 to fill projected shortages.
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- The adult population over age 65 in Arizona increased from 13% in 2000 to 19% in 2022.
- In 2022, 44.2% of health workers reported being likely to look for a new job due to negative working conditions.
- The National Academy of Medicine proclaimed March 18 each year as National Health Workforce Well-Being Day.
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Current status: signed.
Procedural history
5 actions- Mar 18, 2026EnrolledTransmit to Secretary of State
- Mar 18, 2026HouseFloorHouse Second Reading Waived
- Mar 18, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse First Reading Waived
- Mar 18, 2026HouseFloorPASSED
- Dec 18, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance15How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy0Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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