Our 6th year, 20th 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 has been 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 and some important 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 5/22) | 356 | 137 | 38.7% |
| TOTAL | 1036 | 353 | 34.1% |
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 No signing activity reported this week.
VETOED No veto activity reported this week.
LEGISLATURE’S ACTIVITY
The legislature continues its low-keyed public posture regarding their activities. However, there are assurances that they are working feverishly behind the scenes to hammer out a budget agreement and to finalize action on many important bills. They did manage to act on a handful of bills, with the following results.
| BILL # | SHORT TITLE | WHERE | DATE | RESULT |
| SB1053 | wildlife; firearms discharge; structures; distance | Senate Final reading | 05/28/2025 | FAILED |
| SB1109 | designated countries; land ownership; prohibition | Senate Final reading | 05/28/2025 | PASSED |
| SB1711 | AHCCCS; obesity treatment; study committee | Senate Final reading | 05/28/2025 | PASSED |
| HB2610 | school districts; board members; superintendent | Senate Third Reading | 05/28/2025 | PASSED |
| HB2779 | juveniles; temporary custody; parental notification | Senate Third Reading | 05/28/2025 | PASSED |
| HB2867 | antisemitism; public schools; prohibition; penalties | Senate Third Reading | 05/28/2025 | PASSED |
Two of these bills warrant further comment.
SB1053 may have failed because of a fatal flaw, which is that it lumped together shotguns with archery equipment. When it comes to the undesirable results of discharging them within one quarter mile of an occupied building, there are two major differences between the two. First, a shotgun, as defined in this bill, is lethal at a much longer range than any archery equipment that is likely to be used for the taking of game. Second, shotguns are potentially a greater nuisance because of their considerably higher noise level.
HB2867 passed almost along party lines. All Democrats voted against it and all Republicans, except one, voted for it. It is easy to understand why Democrats opposed this bill; they are comfortable with discrimination and harassment if it is perpetrated against people they do not like. What is hard to fathom is why Rep. Hoffman would vote against this bill. This could be a moot point, since HB2867 is likely to be vetoed if it reaches Hobbs’ desk, but the Hoffman NO vote should not go unnoticed.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, VOTER REFERRAL BILLS.
At this time, it seems pointless to send any controversial bills to Hobbs, because she will likely veto them. However, legislators should, and probably will, pass some of the more important bills to refer to the voters. Here is a list of those important bills that, if passed, will bypass Hobbs’ veto and go directly to the voters.
| HCR2010 | gold star families; legacy preservation |
| HCR2015 | federal funds; legislative approval |
| HCR2021 | food; municipal tax; exemption |
| HCR2023 | 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. |
| SCR1018 | federal lands; supporting disposal |
| SCR1022 | legislative districts; population; census; citizenship |
| SCR1027 | elections; foreign contributions; certification; donations |
| SCR1032 | permanent school fund; distribution; uses |