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AZ HCM2016
CM
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Myron Tsosie
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AI Summary
- Urges the State Board on Geographic and Historic Names to rename United States Route 191 as the "Chief Barboncito Highway"
- Chief Barboncito was a prominent Navajo (Diné) leader from the Canyon de Chelly region who helped negotiate and sign the Treaty of Fort Sumner (Treaty of 1868) with the United States
- The Treaty of 1868 allowed the Navajo people to return to their homeland after the forced removal known as the Long Walk to Bosque Redondo, New Mexico
- Route 191 serves as a primary corridor in northeastern Arizona, providing access to Chinle and Canyon de Chelly National Monument
- The designation would honor Diné history and educate residents and visitors about the resilience of the Navajo people
Legislative Description
Chief Barboncito Highway; Route 191
Last Action
Transmit to Senate
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/10/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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