The GOP-controlled Arizona Legislature has voted to revoke the Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs’ legal authority in election-related lawsuits, handing that power to the attorney general.
The measure was included in major budget legislation, including several actions revolving around the election. It now goes to Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, who has the power to accept or reject individual parts of the measure.
Attorney General Mark Brnovich has sparred with Hobbs before over election lawsuits. Brnovich recently accused Hobbs of not adequately defending the state against election-related lawsuits.
The bill approved Thursday gives Brnovich’s office exclusive control of such lawsuits, but only through Jan. 2, 2023 — when the winners of the next elections for both offices would be about to take power.
Appropriations Committee votes to strip Secretary of State Katie Hobbs of roles https://t.co/mZrtxdWjwB
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Arizona was arguably one of the most important states in the 2020 presidential election.
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