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HCM 2012

Leupp Road; renaming; Kachina Point

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Myron Tsosie

Arizona House concurrent memorial proposes renaming Leupp Road to Kachina Point, honoring Indigenous cultural heritage in Coconino County.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HCM 2012

Legislative bill overview

HCM 2012 is a house concurrent memorial introduced in the Arizona legislature that proposes renaming Leupp Road to Kachina Point. The bill was sponsored by Representative Myron Tsosie and has progressed through initial legislative readings in February 2026.

Why is this important

Road naming carries cultural and historical significance, particularly in Arizona where Indigenous place names reflect tribal heritage and community identity. This renaming, if passed, would formally recognize the preferred name for this location in Coconino County and potentially honor Hopi cultural traditions associated with Kachina Point.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill's rationale and stakeholder support are not detailed in available records, making it unclear whether affected residents and local governments have been consulted
  • Geographic/jurisdictional questions: It's unclear whether this is solely a state-level naming change or requires coordination with county, local, or tribal authorities who may have existing naming authority
  • Formal status: As a concurrent memorial rather than a binding bill, it may carry symbolic rather than enforceable weight for actual road signage and official records

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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