President Petersen Urges Governor Hobbs to Sign Charlie Kirk Loop 202 Bill Following Final Passage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Legislation sponsored by Senate President Warren Petersen to designate Loop 202 as the "Charlie Kirk Loop 202" has officially passed the Arizona Legislature and is now headed Governor Katie Hobbs for consideration.
"Charlie devoted his life to building a national movement centered on American values, civic engagement and open dialogue, and he called Arizona home," said President Petersen. "He inspired millions of Americans, especially young people, to think independently, speak with conviction, and take an active role in shaping the future of their communities and their country. Designating Loop 202 in his honor ensures that legacy is recognized and remembered for generations to come."
SB 1010 formally designates Loop 202 as the Charlie Kirk Loop 202 and requires the designation to be reflected in official state records, documentation, and roadway signage. The loop spans approximately 77 miles across the Phoenix metropolitan area, connecting to Interstate 10 on both ends and serving as a major transportation corridor for millions of Arizonans each year. The legislation directs the Arizona Department of Transportation to install appropriate signage, does not supersede existing designations, and carries no anticipated fiscal impact to the state's General Fund.
"Governor Hobbs should sign this bill," said President Petersen. "Arizona has a long tradition of recognizing individuals who made a lasting impact on public life, regardless of political affiliation. Congressman Ed Pastor, a Democrat, has a major freeway named in his honor. That recognition was never treated as controversial—it was understood as a tribute to his contributions to our state. Charlie Kirk's influence on civic engagement, free speech, and political participation is undeniable. Refusing to sign this bill would suggest that recognition is no longer about impact, but about political agreement. That's not how Arizona has ever approached these decisions. This is an opportunity for the Governor to show that honoring civic contributions is not a partisan exercise. I urge her to sign SB 1010 and continue Arizona's tradition of recognizing those who have shaped public life and encouraged Americans to be active participants in their government."
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For more information, contact:
Kim Quintero
Director of Communications | Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus
kquintero@azleg.gov