Arizona House passes resolution formally censuring and expressing disapproval of Attorney General's public statements

Original title: disapproval; attorney general; public statements

Last action · February 5, 2026: Transmit to Secretary of StateSponsor: Joseph Chaplik

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What This Bill Does

The Arizona House of Representatives passed a formally expressing disapproval of and censuring the Arizona Attorney General for public legal statements regarding the use of force against law enforcement officers. The resolution calls on the Attorney General to retract her rhetoric, issue clarifying guidance supporting law enforcement, and resign from office.

Why it matters

The measure places the state legislature in direct formal conflict with the state's chief legal officer over official legal interpretations, setting a precedent for legislative oversight of executive branch statements.

Background

The Arizona House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Arizona State Legislature. context
HR 2004 was introduced during the Fifty-seventh Legislature's Second Regular Session in 2026. context

Who It Affects

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

Directly affected

Arizona Attorney General

Subject to formal legislative censure, public disapproval, and a direct call for resignation.

Directly affected

Law enforcement officers

Subject of legislative declarations aiming to uphold officer safety and express support.

Key Facts

The Arizona House of Representatives formally expresses disapproval of the Arizona Attorney General's public statements regarding the use of force against law enforcement officers.
The resolution states that the Attorney General's commentary on deadly force against federal, state, and local law enforcement officers was materially incomplete, inaccurate, or insufficiently qualified.
The measure asserts that the Attorney General is using state resources to selectively solicit complaints targeting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
The resolution calls on the Arizona Attorney General to retract her commentary concerning the use of deadly force against law enforcement officers.

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The resolution calls on the Attorney General to issue a public statement expressing support for all federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, including those serving in United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The measure calls on the Arizona Attorney General to resign from her position due to a loss of trust from law enforcement officers.
The Arizona House of Representatives formally censures the Arizona Attorney General.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HR 2004 do?

It formally expresses the Arizona House of Representatives' disapproval of and s the Arizona Attorney General over public statements concerning the use of force against law enforcement officers.

Does HR 2004 have the force of law to remove the Attorney General?

No, it is a expressing the opinion and of the House of Representatives and calls for her resignation, but it does not remove her from office.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

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Feb 5, 2026Enrolled
Transmit to Secretary of State
Feb 5, 2026HouseFloor
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Feb 5, 2026House
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Feb 4, 2026HouseFloor
House Second Reading
Feb 4, 2026House
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Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
House First Reading

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