Mark Brnovich; death resolution

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Hildy Angius and 14 co-sponsors

SCR 1054 ceremonially recognizes former AG Mark Brnovich, honors his public service and contributions, and expresses official condolences from Arizona’s Legislature.

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Summary of SCR 1054 (73rd Legislature, 2nd Regular Session – Arizona)

Purpose and intent

SCR 1054 is a concurrent resolution recognizing and expressing the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives’ sorrow and condolences upon the death of Mark Brnovich, former Arizona Attorney General.

The resolution serves as a formal statement of respect and sympathy from the Legislature to Brnovich’s family and friends.

Key provisions and changes

The bill memorializes the death of Mark Brnovich, who passed away on January 12, 2026 at age 59.

It provides a brief biographical summary highlighting Brnovich’s career:

Born in Detroit; moved to Arizona and grew up in Phoenix.
Education: BS in political science from Arizona State University; JD from the University of San Diego.
Public service roles: Prosecutor in Maricopa County, Assistant Attorney General in the Arizona AG’s Office, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, and Command Staff Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming (2009–2013) appointed by Governor Jan Brewer.
Arizona Attorney General (2013–2023), noted for consumer protection efforts, including settlements and judgments exceeding $1.5 billion for Arizona residents, and work on consumer privacy, data protection, automobile safety, medical accuracy, and ticket sales protections.

The resolution expresses sincere regret and deepest sympathies to Brnovich’s family and friends.

Who or what would be affected

The affected party is Mark Brnovich (deceased) and his family, along with the public record and commemorative practices of the Arizona Legislature.

There are no policy changes, appropriations, or regulatory impacts anticipated from this resolution; it is ceremonial in nature.

Procedural and timeline details

Status: Introduced and circulated in March 2026; the action history shows passage on March 3, 2026 in both chambers (the text indicates concurrent resolution status and cross-chamber transmission).

Legislative posture: Concurrent resolution requires approval by both the Arizona Senate and the Arizona House of Representatives.

Sponsors: A broad group of state senators; multiple co-sponsors listed, reflecting cross-chamber support.

Notable details

The resolution includes a concise biography to inform readers about Brnovich’s career highlights and public service contributions.

The text notes Brnovich’s key achievement as AG—significant consumer protection settlements and advocacy.

Bottom line

SCR 1054 is a ceremonial measure recognizing the life, public service, and contributions of former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, offering official condolences from Arizona’s Legislature. It does not create or alter law, nor does it involve funding or policy changes.