Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs took the following legislative actions:

Signed

HB2072, Cesar Chavez day; repeal

Governor Hobbs also released the following statement on the signing of HB2072:

"Like so many others, I'm deeply troubled by the recent revelations about César Chávez. After learning the troubling news, I decided not to recognize César Chávez Day this year and have signed legislation to repeal the observance of March 31st as César Chávez Day. While I know signing this bill won't erase the pain, my thoughts are with the victims and everyone affected. I'm working with community leaders to find meaningful ways to honor and celebrate our farmworker community and their continued contributions to the state of Arizona.

"I am incredibly grateful for our hardworking farmworkers. Their resilience is evident in the lettuce fields of Yuma and the orange-picking farms of Mesa. Arizona's farmworkers are the backbone of our state's economy. I remain committed to supporting them and ensuring their contributions are recognized with dignity and respect."

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