HCR 2049 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

sovereign authority

HCR 2049 is a symbolic resolution passed by Arizona's legislature, not a binding law. It asserts Arizona's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment by declaring the state will not use state personnel or funds to enforce federal laws or programs deemed unconstitutional by Arizona. The resolution demands the federal government cease "commandeering" state actions and prohibits Arizona from complying with federal mandates that courts have ruled unconstitutionally coercive. It serves as a formal statement sent to federal officials, emphasizing Arizona's position but having no legal effect on federal law or enforcement.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action May 7, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version House Engrossed Version · 1 edit · May 6, 2025
MINOR
The bill was reformatted from an introduced version to a house engrossed version, which is a procedural change indicating it has passed the House chamber. The substantive text of the resolution remains identical, with no changes to the policy provisions, legal claims, or operational requirements. This formatting change is purely administrative and does not alter the bill's meaning or effect.
TECHNICAL

The document was restructured to include standard legislative formatting elements such as 'House Engrossed' designation, proper title placement, and page markers, while the actual resolution text remained unchanged.

Floor votes · House Mar 3, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
2
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors

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