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The Arizona Legislature concluded its 57th session, approving a $17.6 billion budget, marking another eventful year for Governor Katie Hobbs. Hobbs, who was elected in 2022, vetoed 174 bills this year, a single-year record, surpassing her 143 vetoes in 2023. Despite the vetoes, she signed 265 bills into law this year, totaling 728 during her tenure, including Senate Bill 1082 that aims to prevent the nation’s foreign adversaries from buying land in the state, and House Bill 2947, which is intended to protect funding for the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Arizona Government Budget and Legislation Review with Governor Katie Hobbs
The 57th session of Arizona Legislature concluded recently, approving a budget of $17.6 billion, marking another eventful year for Governor Katie Hobbs.
Elected in 2022, Governor Hobbs promised to bring order amidst chaos, a commitment that has been challenging due to the Republican-controlled Legislature. This year, Hobbs vetoed a record-breaking 174 bills, surpassing her 143 vetoes in 2023.
Among the vetoed bills was Senate Bill 1019, proposing a ban on traffic enforcement cameras. Hobbs argued it would compromise road safety by eliminating an important enforcement tool.
Despite the record vetoes, Hobbs also signed 265 bills into law, including Senate Bill 1082, a security proposal preventing foreign adversaries from purchasing land in Arizona, and House Bill 2947, protecting funding for the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Interview with Governor Hobbs on The Gaggle
In a recent interview on The Gaggle, a weekly politics podcast, Governor Hobbs discusses the bipartisan budget, her relationship with state Republicans, and her efforts to address issues like affordable housing, public education, and water security over her tenure.
The full episode can be streamed below or by subscribing to The Gaggle on your favorite podcast app. An AI transcript of the episode script is also available.
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