House Republicans Pass Budget That Sets Conservative Bar For State Senate and Governor
The Arizona House of Representatives pulled off a political high wire act, passing a conservative $17.3 billion state budget this week entirely with Republican votes—while nearly every Democrat stayed home, and two GOP members were absent as a result of trips to Canada.
With no votes to spare, the 31-vote victory capped off a tense day marked by partisan walkouts, intra-party rifts, and accusations of behind-the-scenes interference from Senate leadership.
The House budget, introduced as HB2947, passed Friday with 31 Republican votes—the minimum required for approval. According to the House GOP, the plan funds public safety, infrastructure, education, and border security without raising taxes or expanding government…
I’m sure dipshit Hobbs will veto it. If it’s good for Arizona, she’ll kill it.