Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update

News Release

July 1, 2025

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs took the following legislative action, bringing the total number of bipartisan bills signed during her tenure to 728.

Signed

SB1082, land ownership; designated countries; prohibition

SB1161, sheriffs; constables; service; mileage; fees

SB1198, animal cruelty; felony classification

SB1281, adjutant general; duties

SB1496, tax credit; qualifying charitable organizations

SB1507, corrections; reports; oversight office

SB1529, municipal housing; preapproved design; annexation

SB1537, transitional housing; reentry programs; licensure

HB2015, EORP; CORP; funded ratio

HB2034, ASRS; supplemental employee deferral plan

HB2035, ASRS; termination incentive programs

HB2036, ASRS; temporary personnel service

HB2077, ASRS; long-term disability

After signing SB1082, Governor Katie Hobbs released the following statement:

“I’m proud to sign the BAN Act into law that will stop the governments of foreign adversaries like Russia, Iran, North Korea, and the Chinese Communist Party from owning land in Arizona. I’m confident this legislation will protect our military bases and critical infrastructure during a time of escalated foreign threats. I’m thankful for the bipartisan work it took to pass this important piece of legislation that will help keep our state safe from those who seek to do us harm.”

Vetoed

SB1001, early ballots; identification; tabulation

SB1019, photo enforcement systems; prohibition

HB2091, assured water supply; certificate; model

HB2324, forfeiture; digital assets; reserve fund

Read SB1001 veto letter here.

Read SB1019 veto letter here.

Read HB2091 veto letter here.

Read HB2324 veto letter here.