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WHAT IS SINE DIE?
Sine die (pronounced sigh-nee dye) is Latin for “without a day.” It marks the official end
of the legislative session—meaning no more regular meetings are scheduled unless the
Governor calls a special session.
This year, Arizona’s Senate adjourned 'sine die' June 27, 2025, at 12:57 PM and Arizona's House at 1:20PM after 166 days of business.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BILLS?
Here’s how the numbers stacked up:
- 265 Bills Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs
- 178 Bills Vetoed – a record-breaking number
Details HERE.
Effective Date: Most signed bills will become law on September 25, 2025—that’s 90
days after sine die.
FREEDOM CAUCUS BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Though the final bipartisan budget deal wasn’t perfect, the Arizona House Freedom
Caucus made major waves:
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Led push for fiscal restraint: Freedom Caucus members withheld support from the final $17.6 billion budget, stating it was “too big” and made excessive concessions to Governor Hobbs. Details HERE.
- Exposed partisan tactics: Called out rushed middle-of-the-night budget deals, forcing transparency and pushing for real scrutiny.
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Proposed conservative amendments: Though most failed, members introduced numerous amendments - from barring public funding for certain programs to enhanced election integrity measures - as part of their strategy. Details HERE.
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Voted “NO” on the final bipartisan budget: Nine of their members, including Rep. Kolodin, refused to support the package, citing overspending and compromises on conservative priorities.
Other Highlights:
- Held the line on new taxes.
- Protected ESA school choice funding.
- Stopped new DEI/ESG expansions, though some legacy programs remain.
- Pay Raises: Funding to increase salaries for state troopers, correctional officers and firefighters.
- Veterans' Housing: Dedicated resources to reduce homelessness among veterans.
- Pushed “Freedom to Move” ballot referral, a nation-first protection against vehicle mileage taxes.
- Bipartisan Compromise: The final budget came after a more conservative version passed by the House was rejected by Hobbs and was replaced with a compromise version crafted by the Senate with input from both parties.
Palo Verde Republican Women proudly extend our deepest gratitude to Representative
Joseph Chaplik, Representative Alex Kolodin, and Senator John Kavanagh - now
serving as Senate Majority Leader - for their unwavering commitment to true conservative values and principled leadership at the Capitol. PVRW also extends our gratitude to LD4 Senator Carine Werner and Representatives Matt Gress and Pamela Carter for their leadership and dedication to education, fiscal responsibility and Arizona families.
We also offer a heartfelt Thank You to all our members who actively participated in the
"Fight for Freedom in Arizona"
Your engagement, dedication, and voice are helping
shape the future of our great state!
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