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Panel approves memorial to rename SR 260 despite sharp split among members

Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee · January 27, 2026

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Summary

A concurrent memorial urging that State Route 260 be designated the "Donald J. Trump Highway" passed out of committee as amended; members offered strongly worded pro and con explanations during roll call, reflecting the political controversy surrounding the proposal.

Senate Concurrent Memorial 1,001, which urges the Arizona Department of Transportation to rename State Route 260 as the "Donald J. Trump Highway," was amended to assign naming authority to the state board on geographic and historic names and received a due‑pass recommendation from the committee.

Sponsor explained SR 260 passes through her legislative district and argued the naming would honor the former president. Several committee members used their roll‑call explanations to voice strong objections or support. One member characterized the memorial as a "postcard" and said they opposed honoring the former president; others invoked political and moral objections. Supporters argued the naming is symbolic recognition and explained their aye votes.

The committee adopted an amendment (dated 01/22/2026) shifting the naming decision to the Board on Geographic and Historic Names and then approved the memorial by roll call (6 ayes, 4 noes, 0 not voting). The debate was notable for unusually partisan and personal remarks during members’ explanations of vote.