Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed 88 Republican-backed bills on June 20, 2026, according to official state records. The vetoes targeted legislation on education, election procedures, and environmental management, including a bill to allow wolves to be killed near livestock.
The vetoed bills included measures to expand school voucher programs, restrict ballot access, and limit wolf protections. Hobbs stated the bills were 'extreme' and would harm public education and wildlife conservation efforts.
Republican leaders criticized the vetoes, arguing they blocked popular policies. The Arizona Capitol Times reported that the vetoes marked a record number for a single day in state history.
Hobbs, a Democrat, has now vetoed over 200 bills since taking office in 2023, often clashing with the Republican-controlled legislature. The vetoes are effective immediately, though some bills may be revisited in future sessions.
