Katie Hobbs nixed 11 more bills to reach the 63 mark, topping Janet Napolitano’s record of 58 vetoes set in 158 days of the 2005 session.
to reach the 63 mark, topping Janet Napolitano’s record of 58 vetoes set in 158 days of the 2005 session.
"I did not come here to veto bills," Hobbs said at a news conference last week marking her first 100 days in office. "I came here to solve real issues for Arizonans and I’ve made it clear that I’m not going to support legislation that doesn’t address the real issues we’re facing."From late February to now, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has already vetoed over 60 bills that cover a range of issues. Here's a look at what Gov. Hobbs has vetoed, and the reasons why.
One proposed bill would have allowed parents with concealed-carry permits to be shielded from prosecution if they brought their firearms into gun-free zones. Another bill would have installed a gun safety program for middle and high school students that has been used by the National Rifle Association for more than 30 years.One bill would have allowed parents with a permit to carry concealed weapons onto school campuses. The second bill would have required schools to host firearm safety training for kids in grades 6-12.
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