Four bills passed by the Arizona State Legislature that either directly targets drag shows, or is interpreted by some as being crafted against drag shows, have been vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs on June 16.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed four bills that either directly targets drag shows in Arizona, or interpreted by some as being crafted against drag shows.
Banning the state from distributing state tax dollars, state money, or federal money passing through the Arizona State Treasury to"any person or entity, including state-funded institution or facility, that operates a drag show targeting minors." Those who violate the bill would have been banned from receiving or using state monies for 36 months after their conviction., which covers a portion of northeastern Maricopa County near Scottsdale.
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