By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services
Key Points:
- Governor vetoed 178 bills this session, surpassing her previous record
- Photo enforcement and expedited election results bills vetoed
- Hobbs looking to improve vote counting next session
It may have resulted in faster election returns, with the winners and losers known shortly after the polls close.
However, on July 1, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation designed to help Arizona expedite results. The governor said she could not accept a provision she believed could penalize voters who wait until the last minute to cast their ballots.
Her rejection of Senate Bill 1001 was in the last batch of bills sent to her before the Legislature adjourned for the year on June 27. She now tallies 178 vetoed bills this session.
