Furthermore, in her continued pattern of vetoes, Governor Hobbs struck down several other bills including one from the previous session that proposed reasonable accommodations for students uncomfortable with using shared facilities with the opposite sex. Hobbs has characterized such legislation as discriminatory acts against LGBTQ+ youth.
During her tenure, Governor Hobbs has vetoed an unprecedented number of bills, totaling 195 since her office term began, surpassing the record held by former Governor Janet Napolitano. Her vetoes have included legislation on varied topics, from voter residency requirements to homeowner rights against squatters, often citing the creation of unnecessary barriers or the potential to harm specific groups.
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Governor Hobbs’ actions have placed her among the least popular governors in the United States, with approval ratings significantly low. Her governance approach, particularly her extensive use of the veto, has been a point of contention, highlighting deep divides in Arizona’s political and social landscape as the state continues to grapple with complex issues affecting its citizens.
