Hobbs vetoes second Republican tax conformity bill as political fight escalates

Arizona Small Business Owners Blast Hobbs for Second Veto of Tax Conformity Bill

Known as "The Veto Queen," Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed the second attempt by the Arizona Legislature to bring Arizona’s tax codes in line with federal tax law changes created by President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The veto leaves taxpayers in limbo and small business owners, as well as some legislators, outraged....

Hobbs vetoes second Republican tax conformity bill as political fight escalates

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs steps down from the podium on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives building on Jan. 12, 2026, after giving her annual state of the state address. (Photo by Caitlin Sievers/Arizona Mirror)Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed the second Republican attempt to bring Arizona’s tax codes in line with federal tax law changes created by President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” further escalating a politi…

RGA Statement on Katie Hobbs Pledging to Veto Second Tax Cut Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Governors Association (RGA) released the following statement in response to Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs pledging to veto a second tax cut proposal: “Katie Hobbs is putting partisan politics over common sense with her pledge to veto a second tax cut package. Due to Katie Hobbs’ failed leadership, Arizona workers and families are struggling to make ends meet because of rising housing costs and a stagnant state ec…