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2026 Advocacy Day

March 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Advocacy Day brings together over 150 pharmacy professionals to engage in direct legislative advocacy and discuss the most pressing issues impacting the profession. Participants will meet with legislators to highlight key pharmacy-related bills and push for policy changes that benefit both patients and providers.

Event Program Schedule

8:15 – 9:00 AM
Registration

9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome & Orientation
Susan Bonilla, CEO, CPhA
• Opening remarks
• Program overview
• Icebreaker: “Why Advocacy Matters to Me.”

9:15 – 9:25 AM
Photo Scavenger Hunt Rules
Courtney Woo, PharmD, Brand Communications Strategist

9:25 – 10:00 AM
Advocacy 101: Understanding the Legislative Process
Michelle Rivas, EVP, Government Relations & Corporate Affairs
• How an idea becomes law
• The pharmacist’s role in the legislative process
• Pharmacists challenging the opposition (video presentation)

10:00 – 10:10 AM
Legislative Remarks
The Honorable Greg Wallis – Member, California State Assembly

10:15 – 10:25 AM
Legislative Remarks
The Honorable Lori Wilson – Member, California State Assembly

10:25 – 10:45 AM
Why Advocacy Matters
Kevin Komoto, PharmD, CPhA President
Richard Dang, PharmD, CPhA Past President
Facilitator: Susan Bonilla, CEO, CPhA
• Real world impacts on pharmacy practice (vaccinations, PBM reform)

10:45 – 10:55 AM
Review of Issues to be Lobbied
Michelle Rivas, EVP, Government Relations & Corporate Affairs

10:55 – 11:00 AM
Special Address (Video)
The Honorable Mia Bonta – Chair, Assembly Health Committee

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Role of Legislative Staff
Susan Bonilla, CEO, CPhA

Midday Session

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 – 1:20 PM
Legislative Remarks & Presentation of the Friend of Pharmacy Award
The Honorable Marc Berman – Chair, Assembly Business & Professions Committee

1:20 – 1:35 PM
Full Practice Authority
Robert Sumner – Chief Consultant, Assembly Business & Professions Committee
Facilitator: Susan Bonilla, CEO, CPhA

1:35 – 1:45 PM
Legislative Remarks
The Honorable Blanca Rubio – Member, California State Assembly

1:55 – 2:00 PM
Special Address (Video)
The Honorable Monique Limón – President Pro Tempore, California State Senate

2:05 – 2:10 PM
Legislative Remarks
The Honorable Heath Flora – Assembly Minority Leader

2:10 – 3:10 PM
Continuing Education Program: Birth Control Access
Sally Rafie, PharmD

Capitol Activities

3:10 PM
Walk to the California State Capitol

3:20 PM
Group Photo on the West Steps of the Capitol

3:30 – 4:00 PM
Advocacy Day Scavenger Hunt

4:00 PM
Finale

Please note: Schedule subject to change.

Event Highlights

  • Remarks from Legislative Leaders
  • CPhA’s Friend of Pharmacy Award Presentation
  • Group Photo at the State Capitol
  • In-Person Legislative Appointments
  • Complimentary Lunch for Registrants
  • White coats encouraged for visibility during legislative meetings and the group photo
  • Earn 1 Hour of Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Important Information for Attendees

Parking is very limited, so we strongly recommend using Uber/Lyft or arriving early to secure a parking spot. Check-in begins at 8:15 AM, so please arrive on time to ensure a smooth start to the day.

Please dress accordingly and bring an umbrella or raincoat to stay dry while walking between buildings.

Legislative Appointments

CPhA will schedule legislative meetings on your behalf. Most meetings will take place at 1021 O Street, Sacramento (the “swing space”).

Registration

Registration is now closed.

 

Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credit

The California Pharmacists Association (#0113) is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Upon completing an evaluation form, participants will be awarded 1 hour (0.1 CEU) of Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit. A statement of credit will not be issued. Participants may log onto the CPE monitor website using their individual log in to download their statement of credit. Please allow 4 weeks for processing of CPE credits to the CPE monitor. ACPE 0113-0000-25-062-L03-P; 0113-0000-25-062-L03-T. Release date: 3/11/2026 Expiration date: 3/11/2029.

 

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Details

Date:
March 11
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

California Pharmacists Association
Phone:
(916) 779-1400
Website:
https://cpha.com

Venue

California Secretary of State’s Office, Auditorium
1500 11th St
Sacramento, CA 95814 United States + Google Map