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Arizona Legislature honors the life and public service of former state lawmaker Barbara Leff

Original title: Barbara Leff; death resolution

Last action · March 9, 2026: Transmit to Secretary of StateSponsors: Gail Griffin and 79 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Arizona Legislature expresses formal regret and extends sympathies following the death of former state legislator and community leader Barbara Leff at age 78.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to recognize a former lawmaker; no funding, service, or policy changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Family and friends of Barbara Leff

Receive the formal expression of sympathy and condolences from the Arizona Legislature.

Key Facts

  • The Arizona Legislature expresses sincere regret and extends sympathies at the passing of the Honorable Barbara Leff.
  • Barbara Leff served as a state legislator in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, representing Paradise Valley after being first elected in 1996.
  • Her professional and community background included working as a social worker for the Veteran's Administration, teaching for the Maricopa County Community College System, and owning a small business in Scottsdale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Barbara Leff?
Barbara Leff was a former Arizona state legislator who represented Paradise Valley, a community leader, social worker, and small business owner who passed away at age 78.
What does HCR 2064 do?
HCR 2064 is a by the Arizona House of Representatives and Senate expressing regret at the passing of Barbara Leff and extending sympathies to her family and friends.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

8 actions
  1. Mar 9, 2026Enrolled
    Transmit to Secretary of State
  2. Mar 9, 2026Senate
    Transmit to Senate
  3. Mar 9, 2026House
    Transmit to House
  4. Mar 9, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate First Reading
  5. Mar 9, 2026HouseFloor
    House Second Reading Waived
  6. Mar 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House First Reading Waived
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  1. Mar 9, 2026SenateFloor
    PASSED
  2. Mar 9, 2026HouseFloor
    PASSED

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Josh, Boston University, New York and 14 more
PersonJosh“Grandson of Barbara Leff”Map →
OrganizationBoston University“Alma mater where Barbara Leff earned her bachelor's degree”Map →
locationNew York“Birthplace of Barbara Leff”Map →
PersonCarolyn“Daughter of Barbara Leff”Map →
PersonRobert“Son of Barbara Leff”Map →
locationScottsdale“Location of the small retail sporting goods business owned by Barbara Leff”Map →
locationParadise Valley“Area represented by Barbara Leff in the Arizona Legislature”Map →
PersonJon Kyl“United States Senate candidate whom Barbara Leff volunteered for”Map →
OrganizationSimmons College“Alma mater where Barbara Leff earned her master's degree”Map →
OrganizationSenate“Chamber concurring in the resolution”Map →
PersonBarbara Leff“Former state legislator and community leader honored by the resolution”Map →
locationArizona“State where Barbara Leff served in the legislature”Map →
OrganizationArizona House of Representatives“Chamber of the Arizona Legislature passing the concurrent resolution”Map →
PersonRyan“Grandson of Barbara Leff”Map →
OrganizationNational Republican Legislators Association“Association that awarded Barbara Leff Legislator of the Year in 2000”Map →
OrganizationMaricopa County Community College System“System where Barbara Leff served as a certified community college instructor”Map →
PersonEdmund Leff“Husband of Barbara Leff”Map →

Sources

Open source document

apps.azleg.gov

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