HCM 2016
Chief Barboncito Highway; Route 191
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill asks the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names to officially rename a section of U.S. Route 191 as the ‘Chief Barboncito Highway.’ The bill recognizes Chief Barboncito, a significant leader of the Navajo (Diné) Nation, and acknowledges the difficult history of the Navajo people, including the Long Walk and the Treaty of 1868. The renaming aims to honor his legacy and educate the public about this important chapter in Navajo history.
Key provisions
- Requests the State Board on Geographic and Historic Names to rename U.S. Route 191.
- Specifies the desired name: ‘Chief Barboncito Highway.’
- Recognizes Chief Barboncito’s leadership during a pivotal period in Navajo history.
- Acknowledges the historical context of the Long Walk and the Treaty of 1868.
- Connects the renaming to access to Chinle and Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
Who is affected
- Navajo (Diné) Nation
- Arizona residents and visitors
- The State Board on Geographic and Historic Names
- U.S. Route 191 corridor communities
Notable changes
- The renaming of a state highway to honor an indigenous leader.
- A symbolic recognition of Navajo history and resilience.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.