gold star families; legacy preservation
HCR 2010 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by Arizona's legislature in May 2025. It formally reaffirms support for Gold Star Families - those who lost an immediate family member in military service - and commits Arizona to preserving the historical meaning of the term "Gold Star Families." The resolution specifically opposes any federal efforts (like potential Pentagon changes) to redefine the term, urging Arizona entities to maintain its traditional significance in all public communications. It does not create new benefits or funding but emphasizes honoring this legacy through continued recognition.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action May 7, 2025
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What changed between versions
Introduced Version
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House Engrossed Version
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3 edits
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May 6, 2025
MINOR
The bill was reformatted from an introduced version to a house engrossed version, adding official state headers and formatting while keeping the substantive text identical. No policy changes were made to the bill's content, scope, or requirements.
TECHNICAL
Added official state legislature headers and formatting consistent with house engrossed version standards.
Removed prefiling metadata and introductory page numbering.
Added 'House Engrossed' designation and standardized title formatting.
Floor votes · Senate May 6, 2025 · House Feb 26, 2025
How they voted
28–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 30
May 6, 2025
D
Democratic13
84% Yea
R
Republican17
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
2
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Walt Blackman
RRepublican
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