AZ Legislature Week In Review – Week Ending June 22, 2025 – Arizona Daily Independent

Our 6^th year, 23rd week.                                                            
BICKERING OVER BUDGET CONTINUES – JUNE 30 DEADLINE IN DANGER OF BEING MISSED

The specter of a state government shutdown has become closer to reality over the last few days, as it becomes evident that we have three entities instead of two negotiating the budget. It appears that the legislature has split into two units and no longer presents a unified front against a hostile governor. The notion of a failure to reach an agreement before the deadline of June 30 was reinforced by a recent House Press release that reads in part:

“A continuation budget is being drafted now. It will provide the funding needed to keep state operations open past June 30 and give us the time we need to continue negotiations on other balanced spending proposals”.

This action, if it happens, will be very similar to the loathsome continuing resolutions that are common at the federal level.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY:

The governor acted on 1 bill.

The House acted on 12 bills, in addition to their version of the budget bills.

The Senate acted on 21 bills, in addition to their version of the budget bills.

HOBBS WATCH – Hobbs Veto Track

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 4.0%

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   SB1517, off-highway vehicles; weight

VETOED

No veto activity this week

LEGISLATURE’S LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY 

In addition to budget package activity, the House acted on these bills:

In addition to budget package activity, the Senate acted on these bills:

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, VOTER REFERRAL BILLS.

Several bills that, if passed, will go to the voters for approval are still pending. Voters who tend to contact legislators regarding pending legislation may wish to do so regarding these bills. In Arizona we have several organizations that facilitate this, including https://azpeopleslobbyist.com/ Here is the list of those pending bills.