25th Arizona Territorial Legislature

[1] Its actions include the creation of Greenlee County, establishing the Arizona Pioneers' Home, and requiring primary elections.

This sentiment helped Ralph H. Cameron defeat long term territorial Delegate Mark Smith.

[1] The 25th legislature proved to be highly partisan with the Democratic controlled session opposing many of their Republican governor's efforts.

[8] The final key veto override involved a bill authorizing territorial schools to segregate "African" students.

Finally, the legislature established February 12 as a legal holiday in honor of Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday.

[7] Mulford Winsor, the person who first recommended creation of the position, was appointed territorial historian by Governor Kibbey.

Instead of calling the territorial legislature back as final approval for statehood was delayed, the governor used another provision in the enabling act to levy taxes and authorize needed appropriations.