Our 6th year, 16th week.
The 100th day of this session was Tuesday, 4/22. The adjournment target date was the 1st Saturday after the 100th day, which was Saturday, 4/26. However, the adjournment date was postponed, which has happened often in the past. We have no idea as to when they may adjourn because there is still a lot of pending business, including the state budget.
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 5/2) | 240 | 69 | 28.8% |
| TOTAL | 920 | 285 | 30.9% |
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 https://rb.gy/9n2614
Complete list of Bills Vetoed by Hobbs https://rb.gy/pxkzkp
Hobbs Contacts: Phone Phoenix: 602.542.4331 Tucson: 520.628.6580 Email https://rb.gy/zpy39v
HOBBS’ LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY – On Friday, Hobbs signed a few bills and vetoed a few. As expected, the bills she signed were mostly either housekeeping or non-controversial. She vetoed bills that would make a difference, like those dealing with elections, second amendment, parental rights, etc.
Signed
SB1022, small claims court; jurisdictional limit
SB1103, penalty assessment; victims’ rights enforcement
SB1224, property tax; limited property value
SB1291, health insurers; provider credentialing; claims
SB1316, child fatality; maternal mortality
SB1348, state fire marshal; phased permitting
SB1358, charter schools; access; decision-making authority
SB1370, civil penalties; commercial motor vehicles
SB1372, public records; notification; commercial purpose
SB1378, political signs; homeowners’ associations
SB1440, epinephrine delivery systems
SB1449, lifetime injunction; undesignated offenses
SB1462, computer-generated pictorial representations; unlawful disclosure
SB1467, liquor; consumption; watercraft
SB1504, community colleges; baccalaureate degrees; reports
SB1505, certified teachers; braille literacy; requirements
SB1527, occupational boards; renewal extension
SB1540, homestead; personal property; exemptions
SB1581, campaign finance reports; filing dates
SB1604, licensed secure health facility; defendants
SB1626, health insurance; surprise billing; disputes
SB1659, state board; allegations of misconduct
SB1689, school districts; overexpenditures; ADE; notice
SB1727, medical schools; admissions; in-state students
HB2001, behavioral health; graduates; license exemption
HB2026, dental board; hearings; hygienist supervision
HB2032, workers’ compensation; assigned risk plan
HB2076, life insurance; illustrations
HB2104, emissions; voluntary vehicle repair; timeline
HB2111, license plates; special
HB2388, silent witness; nondisclosure; records; exceptions
HB2451, administrative hearings; change of judge
HB2626, manufactured housing; certification; compliance
HB2852, identification driver licenses; Native American
Vetoed
SB1025, public monies; investment; virtual currency
SB1086, transportation system performance; ADOT
SB1089, ADOT; report; construction projects; bidders
SB1256, diversity; equity; inclusion; training; prohibition
SB1280, cast vote record; public record
SB1296, unemployment benefits; requirements; disqualifications; determinations
SB1375, voter registration rolls; internet access
SB1443, parental rights; compensatory damages
SB1464, tax laws; interpretation; application; hearing
SB1472, school district budgets; three years
SB1510, budget unit; vacant positions; reporting
SB1534, ballot measures; description; legislative council
SB1538, corporation commission; non-thermal generating unit
SB1610, county detention facilities; arrestees; information
SB1612, document retention; proposals; donations
SB1694, higher education; withholding state monies
SB1705, firearms; state preemption; civil penalty
HB2099, governor; attorney general; duties; immigration
HB2203, historical water use; subsequent AMA
HB2438, birth certificates; amendments; prohibition
HB2449, AHCCCS; enrollment verification; presumptive eligibility
HB2572, subsequent AMAs; groundwater rights; adequacy
HB2693, genetic sequencing; insurance; prohibition
LEGISLATURE’S ACTIVITY – Several bills were voted on this week. A lot more could have been done, except legislators have been occupied, first dealing with Hobbs’ budget mismanagement crisis and then trying to hammer out a budget. The following list includes bills that saw action this week, among the ones that we are monitoring.
UPCOMING ACTIVITY – Next week, we expect a lot of activity as the legislature endeavors to vote on many pending bills. Considering that Hobbs has been consistently vetoing bills with conservative leanings, it is likely that the legislature will concentrate on moving bills that will be sent to voters as ballot measures for up or down votes (HCR, SCR, etc.)