honoring Joan Romano
HR 2003 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Joan Romano for 35 years of service to the Arizona Legislature. It recognizes her career path - from switchboard operator in 1982 to House supply supervisor, managing printing, journals, and equipment - while highlighting her dedication and contributions to legislative operations. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives' gratitude for her work and wishes her well in retirement. As a procedural tribute, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was converted from a standard House Bill to a House Resolution, changing its legal nature from a potential law to a formal expression of appreciation. The text was reformatted and minor line breaks were adjusted, but the core message honoring Joan Romano for her 35 years of service remains identical.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from a legislative bill (HR) to a House Resolution, which typically serves a ceremonial or declaratory purpose rather than establishing binding law.
TECHNICAL
The document type was changed from 'HR 2003' to 'HOUSE RESOLUTION 2003', altering the legal classification of the document.
The header and reference title were reorganized to move the 'honoring Joan Romano' text to a more prominent position, but the content itself was not altered.
The list of specific Representatives who introduced the bill was removed, which is standard for resolutions that do not require a formal sponsor list.
Minor formatting adjustments were made to line breaks and spacing throughout the text without changing the substantive content.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Montenegro
RRepublican
Co
Julie Willoughby
RRepublican
Co
Michael Carbone
RRepublican
Co
Neal Carter
RRepublican
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