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AZ SJR1002

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jamescita Peshlakai

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Designates a portion of U.S. Route 89 between the Utah state line and Flagstaff as the "Native American Veterans Highway" to honor Native American military service.

  • Designates portions of State Highway 264 under Navajo jurisdiction as the "Navajo Code Talker Highway" and portions under Hopi jurisdiction as the "Hopi Code Talker Highway" in recognition of Code Talkers who served in World War II.

  • Designates a portion of U.S. Route 160 between the New Mexico state line and the junction with U.S. Route 89 as the "Native American Women Veterans Highway" to honor Native American women who have served in the armed forces.

  • Requires the Arizona Department of Transportation to approve, place, and maintain appropriate signage identifying these designated highways.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the Navajo Nation President, and the Hopi Tribe Chairperson.

Legislative Description

Native American veterans highways

Joint Resolution

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass

4/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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