Raúl Grijalva death resolution
HCR 2045 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), who died on March 13, 2025. The resolution expresses the Arizona Legislature’s "profound sorrow" at his passing and recognizes his 50+ years of public service, including 12 terms in the U.S. House representing Southern Arizona. It highlights his work on environmental protection, tribal sovereignty (notably the Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition), and advocacy for public education and social justice. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents - it is purely a symbolic tribute. The Arizona House and Senate approved it in January 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Introduced Version
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House Engrossed Version
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Jan 27, 2026
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The document was updated from an 'Introduced Version' to a 'House Engrossed Version,' reflecting procedural progress in the legislative process. The title was simplified to remove a specific reference to a representative's name, and the sponsor list was removed, likely because the bill was referred to a committee or the sponsors were officially recorded elsewhere. These changes are primarily technical and formatting updates rather than substantive policy shifts.
TECHNICAL
The document header was updated from 'Introduced Version' to 'House Engrossed Version' to reflect its current status in the legislative workflow.
The specific reference to Representative Ra�l Grijalva in the title was removed, standardizing the document title.
The list of original sponsors (Representatives and Senators) was deleted, indicating a procedural update in how the bill is tracked.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
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Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Betty Villegas
DDemocratic
Co
Aaron Marquez
DDemocratic
Co
Analise Ortiz
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Garcia
DDemocratic
Co
Catherine Miranda
DDemocratic
Co
Cesar Aguilar
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Mathis
DDemocratic
Co
Janeen Connolly
DDemocratic
Co
Junelle Cavero
DDemocratic
Co
Lorena Austin
DDemocratic
Co
Lupe Contreras
DDemocratic
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