The resolution H.C.R. 2049 expresses the State of Arizona's intent to assert its sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states or the people. It emphasizes that the rights of the people are not limited to those explicitly stated in the Constitution, reaffirming Arizona's commitment to protect all liberties and constitutional rights. The resolution serves as a formal notice to the federal government to cease mandates that exceed its constitutionally delegated powers and prohibits any federal legislation or actions that compel state compliance under threat of penalties.
Additionally, the resolution empowers Arizona citizens to take action and pursue legal remedies to assert the state's sovereign authority. It mandates the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to key federal and state officials, including the President of the United States and members of Congress from Arizona. The resolution reflects a broader commitment to uphold the principles of freedom and justice as enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and aims to prevent the federal government from overstepping its bounds in relation to state governance.