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Governor Hobbs Vetoes Bill to Rename Loop 202 After Kirk

3/28/2026

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Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1010 to rename Loop 202 after Charlie Kirk, assassinated in September 2025.
Senate President Warren Petersen introduced Senate Bill 1010 to honor Kirk.
Hobbs opposed the bill, saying renaming should follow the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names' process.
Hobbs previously vetoed a specialty license plate honoring Kirk.
Petersen called the veto a departure from Arizona's tradition of recognizing contributions over politics.

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Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1010 to rename Loop 202 after Charlie Kirk, assassinated in September 2025.
Senate President Warren Petersen introduced Senate Bill 1010 to honor Kirk.
Hobbs opposed the bill, saying renaming should follow the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names' process.
Hobbs previously vetoed a specialty license plate honoring Kirk.
Petersen called the veto a departure from Arizona's tradition of recognizing contributions over politics.