Senate Republicans Introduce 2026 Majority Plan, Criticizing Katie Hobbs Legislation

The Arizona Senate Majority Caucus released the 2026 Majority Plan, which is focused on Arizona's economy. They criticized Governor Katie Hobbs's (D-AZ) current legislation, which they say has contributed to economic challenges.

Senate Republicans outlined their efforts to pass a balanced budget with investments in infrastructure, education, public health, water resources, and taxpayer protections.

The budget aims to address the cost of living and housing affordability. Through this plan, Republican members emphasized their policy priorities and leadership approach.

Republicans criticized Governor Hobbs's tenure and her campaign promises.

Continued Issues

The plan utilizes additional issues such as:

• Public safety and corrections reform
• Border security and immigration enforcement
• Election reforms
• Education and parental rights
• Disaster relief
• AI safety and advancing technology
• Family court reform
• Veteran support

"For three years, she has issued harmful executive orders, a record number of vetoes, and overseen agencies plagued by waste, fraud, abuse, corruption, and catastrophic failures – from AHCCCS and DCS to DOC," Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh (R-AZ) stated. "These breakdowns have cost lives and wasted taxpayer dollars. Arizonans deserve leadership that solves problems, not a wolf in sheep's clothing who blocks solutions and hopes voters won't notice," Kavanagh added.

New State Study

A 2025 Migration Patterns Study on Arizona's affordability indicates that economic challenges have increased issues during Governor Hobbs's tenure. U.S. Census Data show rising housing costs and inventory shortages.

The study found that Arizona has the sixth-highest outmigration rate among U.S. states.

"Arizonans want affordable living, safe neighborhoods, and a government that strengthens – not weakens – our economy," Senate President Warren Petersen stated. "While the Governor's vetoes stall progress, Senate Republicans remain focused on protecting taxpayers, upholding Arizona's freedoms, and preventing the radical left from turning our state into California."

Senate Republicans expressed that residents are struggling with the current cost of living and, despite their criticism of Hobbs's vetoes, plan to advance their proposed solutions.