Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a series of anti-trans bills, including one restricting gender marker updates on birth certificates. She emphasized that such measures divert attention from critical issues affecting daily life. Hobbs also rejected a bill aimed at penalizing colleges for promoting diversity and inclusion, arguing it jeopardizes the state's educational and economic future. Her administration has a clear stance against infringing on LGBTQ+ rights, having previously blocked legislation that could remove legal recognition of trans individuals. Hobbs highlights the need for lawmakers to focus on substantive problems rather than divisive legislation.
"Today, I vetoed House Bill 2438. This [gender marker] bill will not lower costs, will not increase opportunity, and will not enhance security or freedom for Arizona. I encourage the legislature to focus on real issues that matter and impact people's every-day lives."
"Today, I vetoed Senate Bill 1694. Our state universities and community colleges play a vital role in developing Arizona's workforce, improving our economy and strengthening our quality of life through transformational research. Jeopardising their state funding with a bill that lacks clarity, attacks their future stability and would lead to negative effects on the state's workforce and economy."
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