Capitol Day 2026
Wednesday, June 3
Michigan Capitol
Downtown Lansing
Capitol Day is an annual event that invites MRLA members to meet with elected officials face-to-face and discuss the major issues facing the hospitality industry.
Continually recognized as one of the most powerful associations in Lansing, the MRLA hosts Capitol Day as a premier opportunity for you to learn about the legislative process and then take part in sharing your stories and educating your elected official about why it is important to fight for our industry!
Wednesday, June 3
Michigan Capitol
Downtown Lansing
Capitol Day is an annual event that invites MRLA members to meet with elected officials face-to-face and discuss the major issues facing the hospitality industry.
Continually recognized as one of the most powerful associations in Lansing, the MRLA hosts Capitol Day as a premier opportunity for you to learn about the legislative process and then take part in sharing your stories and educating your elected official about why it is important to fight for our industry!
Capitol Day Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Registration + Breakfast
10:00 a.m. - Welcome
10:25 a.m. - Advocacy + Issues Training
11:15 a.m. - Educational Session
11:45 a.m. - Photo on the Capitol steps
Noon - Restaurants on the Lawn
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Legislative Meetings
10:00 a.m. - Welcome
10:25 a.m. - Advocacy + Issues Training
11:15 a.m. - Educational Session
11:45 a.m. - Photo on the Capitol steps
Noon - Restaurants on the Lawn
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Legislative Meetings
Restaurants on the Lawn
Restaurants on the Lawn brings Michigan's restaurant and lodging industry to the heart of state government. Each year during Capitol Day, restaurant vendors from across the state serve lunch on the Capitol lawn for attendees, legislators, and legislative staff, putting the diversity and reach of Michigan's hospitality industry on full display.
