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Read. Follow. Verify.Arizona Legislature urges renaming United States Route 191 as the Chief Barboncito Highway
Last action · March 17, 2026: Senate Second ReadingSponsor: Myron Tsosie
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What This Bill Proposed
The Arizona Legislature urges the State Board on Geographic and Historic Names to rename United States Route 191 as the "Chief Barboncito Highway" to honor Navajo history and the legacy of leader Chief Barboncito.
Changes only an honorary highway designation with no new funding, road construction, or service alterations for local motorists.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State Board on Geographic and Historic Names
Receives the legislative memorial requesting the highway name change.
Navajo (Diné) Nation
The historical leader and heritage of the community are recognized through the proposed highway designation.
Key Facts
- The concurrent memorial petitions the State Board on Geographic and Historic Names to rename United States Route 191 as the "Chief Barboncito Highway".
- The Secretary of State is instructed to send a copy of the memorial to the chairperson of the State Board on Geographic and Historic Names.
- United States Route 191 serves as a primary corridor in northeastern Arizona providing access to Chinle and Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
- Chief Barboncito was a prominent Navajo leader who negotiated and signed the Treaty of 1868 with an "X mark".
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this measure require any construction or road repairs on Route 191?
Who has the final authority to rename the highway?
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This resolution did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House · on the Senate floor.
Procedural history
8 actions- Mar 17, 2026SenateFloorSenate Second Reading
- Mar 16, 2026SenateIntroducedSenate First Reading
- Mar 10, 2026SenateTransmit to Senate
- Mar 10, 2026HouseFloorPASSED
- Feb 23, 2026HouseC&P
- Feb 18, 2026HouseCommitteeDP
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- Feb 11, 2026HouseFloorHouse Second Reading
- Feb 10, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse First Reading
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- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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