HCR 2037 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

prohibited weapons; definition repeal

This bill (HCR 2037) is a concurrent resolution proposing to repeal specific definitions related to prohibited weapons in Arizona law. It seeks voter approval to remove definitions from Arizona Revised Statutes sections 13-3101, 13-3102, and 13-3110 that currently define terms like "firearm," "prohibited possessor," and "deadly weapon." If approved by voters, the repeal would eliminate these definitions from the law, though it does not change existing prohibited weapons restrictions or penalties. The measure is procedural and requires voter approval via referendum, not legislative enactment.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version House Engrossed Version · 4 edits · Feb 26, 2025
MODERATE
This bill removes all substantive text from the original concurrent resolution, leaving only the title page and introductory language. The core definitions of prohibited weapons, prohibited possessors, and the act's provisions were completely deleted from the House Engrossed version.
Scope change
The bill's scope was entirely removed; no legislative text remains to establish any law or referendum measure.
DEFINITION

All definitions for prohibited weapons, prohibited possessors, and related terms were deleted from the bill text.

ELIGIBILITY

The list of who is prohibited from possessing firearms was completely removed.

REQUIREMENT

The entire operative text of the act, including amendments to Arizona Revised Statutes, was deleted.

TECHNICAL

Formatting changes were made to the title page and header information, but no substantive policy content was added.

Floor votes · House Feb 26, 2025

How they voted

3227
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 60
Feb 26, 2025
D Democratic27
27 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican33
32 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
0
Amendments
3
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA/SE
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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