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Katie Hobbs
Governor , D
“The Republican majority in the legislature is hell-bent on giving handouts to the wealthiest Arizonans while hiking taxes on working seniors.”
Governor Katie Hobbs, January 16, 2026 (veto statement for SB 1106)
EFTC Status in Arizona
Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed the Arizona legislature's bill to opt in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit program.
Governor vetoed the EFTC legislation
Arizona's governor vetoed the legislation that would have brought the Education Freedom Tax Credit to Arizona. The legislature can revisit the bill or move to override the veto, so the effort is not over.
Build Your Advocacy KitWhat You Can Do Now
Arizona's governor vetoed the EFTC legislation, but that does not mean the door is closed. Here is how you can keep working toward participation.
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Your state legislature can pass bills to compel opt-in or override a governor's veto. Contact your state senators and representatives to urge them to act.
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Recent News
On April 14, 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1142, a bill that would have opted Arizona into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit created by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R.1). Hobbs cited the absence of federal IRS regulatory guidance and a lack of accountability and oversight guardrails, calling it irresponsible to join before clear federal rules exist. The veto, her second of a federal opt-in bill after SB 1106 in January, leaves Arizona opted out as the federal credit approaches its January 1, 2027 start.
· KJZZ
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A veto is not the end. The legislature can revisit the bill or override it, and new leadership can change course. Keep advocating for the Education Freedom Tax Credit in Arizona.
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