By State Affairs
Legislation is moving again for the first time since Gov. Katie Hobbs lifted her month-long bill moratorium less than two weeks ago, with the governor signing and vetoing three bills Friday.
Hobbs lifted the moratorium on May 14, giving the Senate enough time to send her a few pieces of legislation on May 18 before adjourning for the rest of the week. The Senate is expected to send more bills her way today, while the House isn’t expected to return until June 1.
On Friday, Hobbs signed one bill from Sen. J.D. Mesnard and vetoed two bills from Sens. Wendy Rogers and John Kavanagh.
Mesnard’s bill, Senate Bill 1294, allows county assessors to maintain property values for properties destroyed by “verifiable accident” for up to five years after the date of destruction or until “an objectively verifiable change in use occurs.” The bill ensures that owners of properties damaged by fires, floods or other natural disasters will not see their property taxes increase as a result of the destruction.
Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1237, Kavanagh’s attempt to require the secretary of state to consult with members of the Legislature when drafting Arizona’s Election Procedures Manual.
