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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
VETOED
AMENDED
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1010/H.B. 4027
Charlie Kirk
highway(NOW:
Charlie Kirk Loop 202)
Purpose
Designates Loop 202 as the Charlie Kirk Loop 202 and requires the designation to be included on official records, documentation and signage.
Background
The Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historical Names (ASBGHN) is responsible for: 1) determining the most appropriate names for geographic features and places of historical significance in Arizona; and 2) establishing or designating a highway or area as a parkway, historic road or scenic road that is of geographic or historical significance in Arizona (A.R.S. § 41-835.03).
The Loop 202, also known as the South Mountain Freeway, is an eight-lane freeway located in the southwest portion of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area that stretches 22 miles connecting with the Interstate 10 on each end (ADOT).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. States that, notwithstanding the statutory requirements of ASBGHN, Loop 202 is designated and also known as the Charlie Kirk Loop 202.
2. Updates all official acts, state records, documents and papers relating to Loop 202 to include the Charlie Kirk Highway designation.
3. Directs the Arizona Department of Transportation to erect a reasonable amount of signage throughout Loop 202 that includes the new designation.
4. Specifies that the Charlie Kirk Highway designation does not supersede any current designation assigned to Loop 202 by ASBGHN.
5. Contains a statement of legislative intent.
6. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Amendments Adopted by Committee of the Whole
1. Renames the Loop 202 as the Charlie Kirk Loop 202, rather than the Charlie Kirk Highway.
2. Adds a statement of legislative intent.
3. Makes conforming changes.
Governor's Veto Message
The Governor indicates in her veto message that she will continue working towards solutions that bring people together but H.B. 4027 falls short of that standard by inserting politics into a nonpartisan government function and that any highway renaming must follow the current process through ASBGHN and may not be circumvented by the Legislature.
Senate Action House Action
PS 1/21/26 DP 4-3-0 TI 2/18/26 DP 4-3-0-0
3rd Read 2/18/26 16-12-2 3rd Read 3/3/26 32-22-5-0-1
3rd Read* 3/18/26 33-22-5
*on reconsideration
(S.B. 1010 was substituted for H.B. 4027 on 3rd Read)
Vetoed by the Governor 3/27/26
Prepared by Senate Research
April 8, 2026
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