Our 6th year, 22nd week.
HOUSE PASSES UNICAMERAL BUDGET PACKAGE.
On Friday, the House passed its version of the bills that comprise the state budget. It appears that they did it unilaterally, without the blessing of either the Senate or Hobbs. Therefore, it seems that this will not be the final version of the budget. Most likely, when these bills go to the Senate, some compromise will result that accommodates all three parties to the negotiation.
ACTIVITY SUMMARY:
The governor acted on 3 bills.
The House acted on 5 bills, in addition to the 15 budget bills.
The Senate acted on 0 bills/
HOBBS WATCH – Hobbs Veto Track
| YEAR | SENT TO HOBBS | VETOED BY HOBBS | PERCENTAGE VETOED |
| 2023 | 348 | 143 | 41.1% |
| 2024 | 332 | 73 | 22.0% |
| 2025 (As of 6/14/25) | 359 | 139 | 38.7% |
| TOTAL | 1039 | 355 | 34.2% |
To maintain perspective, Ducey, regarded by some as a no-good RINO, over his 8 years as governor had this record:
Bills Sent by Legislature 2,745 Bills Vetoed 111 Veto Rate 4%
Complete list of Bills Sent to Hobbs here.
Complete list of Bills Vetoed by Hobbs here.
Hobbs Contacts: Phone Phoenix: 602.542.4331 Tucson: 520.628.6580 Email here.
HOBBS’ LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY
SIGNED
HB2638, on-farm irrigation efficiency program; continuation
HB2779, juveniles; temporary custody; parental notification
VETOED
HB2867, antisemitism; public schools; prohibition; penalties
LEGISLATURE’S LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY
In addition to budget package activity, the House acted on these bills:
| BILL # | SHORT TITLE | WHERE | DATE | RESULT |
| SB1156 | death benefits; burial costs | House Third Reading | 06/11/2025 | PASSED |
| SB1157 | workers’ compensation; death benefits; remarriage | House Third Reading | 06/11/2025 | PASSED |
| SB1405 | mental health transition program; extension | House Third Reading | 06/11/2025 | PASSED |
| SB1658 | veterinary technicians; certification; education alternative
(now: failure to treat; animal cruelty) |
House Third Reading | 06/12/2025 | PASSED |
| SCR1004 | prohibit tax; monitoring; vehicle mileage | House Third Reading | 06/13/2025 | PASSED (*) |
(*) SCR1004 is a very important freedom-of-movement bill. Since the House passed the Senate-approved version without amendments, it looks like it will be sent to the Secretary of State for inclusion on the 2026 general election ballot. It passed without a single vote from Democrats.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, VOTER REFERRAL BILLS.
Several bills that, if passed, will go to the voters for approval are still pending. Voters who tend to contact legislators regarding pending legislation may wish to do so regarding these bills. In Arizona we have several organizations that facilitate this, including https://azpeopleslobbyist.com/ Here is the list of those pending bills.
| HCR2015 | federal funds; legislative approval |
| HCR2021 | food; municipal tax; exemption |
| theHCR2023 | property tax; combat veterans; exemption |
| HCR2025 | constitutional amendments; sixty percent vote |
| HCR2037 | prohibited weapons; definition repeal |
| HCR2040 | elections; foreign contributions; donations; certification |
| HCR2042 | preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts |
| HCR2047 | state land trust; permanent funds |
| HCR2053 | legislative privilege; traffic violations |
| HCR2055 | drug cartels; terrorist organizations |
| HCR2057 | initiatives; referendums; signature requirement; counties |
| SCR1002 | photo enforcement systems; prohibition |
| SCR1003 | compensation; elective state officers; inflation |
| SCR1008 | municipalities; counties; vote; fee increases |
| SCR1014 | surplus; income tax rate; reduction |
| SCR1015 | state land trust; permanent funds. |
| SCR1022 | legislative districts; population; census; citizenship |
| SCR1027 | elections; foreign contributions; certification; donations |
| SCR1032 | permanent school fund; distribution; uses |
COMBAT RATED VETERANS – a bit complex to understand what is being granted in less than 100% rated – However that there is a ‘discounted amount’ is interesting – not sure what it means exactly ; but an amount – YES – Will occur. THANKS! I’m a combat rated VET – Thank GOD! Not 100% – see what happens.
For a veteran with a service or nonservice
38 connected disability WHO DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR A FULL EXEMPTION
39 UNDER SUBSECTION C OF THIS SECTION, the $4,188 limit under
40 this paragraph is further limited by multiplying the total
41 exemption amount by the percentage of the veteran’s
42 disability, as rated by the United States department of
43 veterans affairs.
44 2. No exemption if the person’s total assessment
45 exceeds $28,459.