Arizona Legislature recognizes Judea and Samaria and rejects the term West Bank in official state documents

Original title: legitimacy; Judea and Samaria; recognition

Last action · April 21, 2026: Transmit to Secretary of StateSponsors: David Livingston and 45 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Arizona Legislature formally recognizes the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of the regions known as Judea and Samaria while rejecting the term "West Bank" as a political construct. Under this , all official state communications and documents are directed to use the terms "Judea" and "Samaria."

Why it matters

Changes how state government entities refer to specific geographic territories in official communications by replacing a widely used geopolitical term with historical and biblical names.

Who It Would Affect

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Arizona state agencies

Must use the terms "Judea" and "Samaria" in all official state communications and documents.

Key Facts

The Arizona Legislature formally recognizes the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of Judea and Samaria.
The resolution formally rejects the term "West Bank" as a modern political construct.
All official state communications, documents, and references regarding the regions are directed to use the terms "Judea" and "Samaria."
The text cites the San Remo Resolution of 1920 and the Mandate for Palestine as legal foundations for the Jewish national home.

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The resolution asserts that control of the region is essential for Israel's military defense and strategic interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HCR 2047 change regarding state documents?

It directs that all official Arizona state communications, documents, and references use the terms "Judea" and "Samaria" instead of the term "West Bank".

Does this resolution carry the force of law?

As a passed by both chambers of the legislature, it expresses the official stance and administrative policy of the Arizona Legislature regarding terminology in state communications.

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Procedural history

15 actions

Apr 21, 2026Enrolled
Transmit to Secretary of State
Apr 20, 2026House
Transmit to House
Apr 20, 2026SenateFloor
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Apr 20, 2026Senate
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Mar 23, 2026Senate
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Mar 16, 2026SenateCommittee
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Mar 9, 2026SenateFloor
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Feb 23, 2026Senate
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Feb 23, 2026HouseFloor
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Feb 17, 2026House
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Feb 9, 2026House
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Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
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Feb 2, 2026HouseFloor
House Second Reading
Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
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