US EditionGov. Katie Hobbs vetoes Charlie Kirk specialty license plate bill
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the bill to prevent politicizing government license plate programs, despite Republican support and $17 fees funding a nonprofit linked to Turning Point USA.
- In Arizona, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1439 earlier this week, citing concerns about politicization and preventing a Charlie Kirk specialty license plate.
- After floor votes, the measure moved to the governor, with the Senate approving it 16-2 and the House 31-23.
- The proposed plate featured Kirk's photo, the TPUSA logo, and the words 'FOR CHARLIE'; drivers would pay $25, with $17 going to a nonprofit fund as described in the bill.
- Citing concerns about political violence, Hobbs wrote her veto letter that 'Charlie Kirk’s assassination is tragic and a horrifying act of violence',
- Arizona Republicans and TPUSA supporters responded online, with Hoffman calling Hobbs' veto 'grotesque partisanship' and a bill to rename Loop 202 remains active.
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