By Jakob Thorington | State Affairs
After two weeks, Gov. Katie Hobbs’ bill signing moratorium may soon come to an end.
House and Senate Republicans announced Monday that they are introducing a budget proposal and scheduling a Joint Appropriations Committee hearing Tuesday morning to move the bills. The anticipated proposal is a direct response to Hobbs’ April 13 vow to veto any measure that makes it to her desk before a Republican budget.
According to a news release, the GOP plan will provide “immediate cost-of-living relief” for families, seniors, workers and small businesses while spending about $800 million less than Hobbs’ executive proposal.
The House Rules Committee also gave permission for the late introduction of budget bills on Monday. The budget has been introduced as House Bill 4138Track alongside several companion bills. The measure is largely a continuation of last year’s general appropriations act with cuts to several state agencies and boards.
Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh told the Legislative Report last week that he was expecting the GOP proposal to feature broad cuts to government across the board, except for public safety.
