Gov. Katie Hobbs set a new record for the number of bills vetoed in a single session: 178.
The governor this week finished her review of all the bills passed by the Arizona Legislature, which ended its session Friday.
Hobbs broke her previous record of 143 set in 2023.
Even though she vetoed many bills, the governor signed 264 bills into law.
Here's a look at some of the major pieces of legislation the governor approved and rejected.
National security
Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1082 into law, which prevents American adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from owning land in Arizona.
After signing this bill, Hobbs said she is “confident this legislation will protect our military bases and critical
Election integrity
Hobbs vetoed several bills related to election integrity this session.
In May, Hobbs vetoed three bills that sought to safeguard Arizona’s elections: HB 2017, HB 2046 and HB 2050.
HB 2017 sought to prevent Arizona counties from establishing on-site voting locations and voting centers.
Additionally, it aimed to limit the number of election precincts to 1,000 registered voters.
Hobbs, in her veto letter, said she would not sign a piece of legislation that makes it more difficult for Arizonans to vote.
infrastructure during a time of escalated foreign threats.”
This bill's passage comes after Hobbs vetoed SB 1109, which would have prevented China from buying, owning or acquiring Arizona land.
During the session, Hobbs vetoed numerous bills related to national security, particularly those related to border enforcement. In April, the governor vetoed SB 1164, which was also known as the Arizona ICE Act.
