Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation prohibiting China from purchasing land within the state near strategic assets, including military bases.
The Democrat governor said the bill is “ineffective at counter-espionage and does not directly protect our military assets,” according to KJZZ.
“Additionally, it lacks clear implementation criteria and opens the door to arbitrary enforcement,” she added.
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Per KJZZ:
Senate Bill 1109 was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) who slammed Hobbs for the veto.
She said Hobbs endangered state and national security and pointed to what she said was a recent effort by China to lease property near Luke Air Force Base
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