Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on March 18 vetoed House Bill 2570, known as the Arizona Starter Homes Act.Saying the bill is “a step too far,” Hobbs called HB 2570 unprecedented legislation that would put Arizonans at the center of a housing reform experiment with unclear outcomes, according to a letter she sent to House Speaker Ben Toma.Lacking the nuance necessary for statewide reform, she said the bill has unexplored, unintended consequences that are of great concern.”For instance, the Department of Defense contacted my office while this bill was on my desk to state their opposition,” she said in the letter. “They expressed very serious concerns that the increased density near military installations would put military operations and homeowners at risk, putting dense development within Accident Potential Zones.”She said firefighters also shared significant public safety concerns.Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli and House Maj …
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