Second GOP tax conformity bill headed for veto as political fight escalates

By: Jerod MacDonald-Evoy

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 734

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago


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Arizona Republicans have pushed through a second bill conforming the state’s tax codes to federal changes from Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk as Arizonans begin filing taxes, though the legislation is certain to be vetoed like its predecessor.

GOP lawmakers want to fully conform to the federal adjustments, changes that would result in massive tax cuts totaling an estimated $441 million this year. Hobbs wants to partially conform to …

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