US EditionGov. Katie Hobbs vetoes Charlie Kirk specialty license plate bill
Gov. Hobbs vetoed a bill for a Charlie Kirk specialty plate citing concerns over politicizing government functions and political violence affecting democratic institutions.
- 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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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is facing intense criticism after vetoing legislation that would have created a specialty license plate honoring slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Kirk, who lived in Arizona with his wife Erika and their two children, was assassinated while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on September 10. His death shocked supporters across the conservative movement and led to calls to memo…
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