Arizona HR2008: Daniel Kayde Blackman; death resolution

What the bill says

A resolution on the death of Daniel Kayde Blackman. Daniel Kayde Blackman passed away on May 27, 2026 at the age of 31, leaving behind a legacy of goodness, quiet strength, vision and Christlike service that will long be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Daniel Blackman was born on February 2, 1995 in Show Low, Arizona to his loving parents, Walt and Kristie Blackman, who cherished him as a precious son and blessing in their family…

From the enrolled text, June 15, 2026:

A RESOLUTION on the death of Daniel Kayde Blackman. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Daniel Kayde Blackman passed away on May 27, 2026 at the age of 31, leaving behind a legacy of goodness, quiet strength, vision and Christlike service that will long be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Daniel Blackman was born on February 2, 1995 in Show Low, Arizona to his loving parents, Walt and Kristie Blackman, who cherished him as a precious son and blessing in their family. Daniel was a beloved brother to Brittian Blackman, Trey Blackman, John Walter Blackman and Sarah Beth Carrie Blackman Dainel. He held a special and treasured place in the hearts of his family. Throughout his life, Daniel demonstrated a love of learning, innovation, growth and service through his involvement in robotics and scouting, pursuits that reflected his curiosity, discipline and desire to contribute meaningfully to the world around him. Daniel established the first robotics club in Snowflake, Arizona, opening doors of opportunity for young people in his community and inspiring interest in science, technology, teamwork and leadership. In his youth, Daniel was deeply dedicated to scouting and worked diligently toward achieving the rank of eagle scout. Although repeated military relocations and the challenges of moving from community to community interrupted his progress before he could …

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Sponsors

• Blackman, Walt (R, HD-007) · primary sponsor
• Michael Carbone (R, HD-025)
• Steve Montenegro (R, HD-029)

Latest actions

1. June 10, 2026: Passed
2. June 10, 2026: Introduced and first read

Common questions

What is HR2008?

HR2008 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): Daniel Kayde Blackman; death resolution.

What does HR2008 do?

In its own words: A resolution on the death of Daniel Kayde Blackman. Daniel Kayde Blackman passed away on May 27, 2026 at the age of 31, leaving behind a legacy of goodness, quiet strength, vision and Christlike service that will long be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Daniel Blackman was born on February 2, 1995 in Show Low, Arizona to his loving parents, Walt and Kristie Blackman, who cherished him as a precious son and blessing in their family…

What is the status of HR2008?

Passed both chambers as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: Passed (June 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HR2008?

Blackman, Walt (R, HD-007), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR2008?

On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85760/?SessionId=130