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Arizona Democratic Government. Katie Hobbswho are preparing for reelection this year, won a backlash on Tuesday after rejecting a bill aimed at preventing China from buying land next to strategic assets such as military bases.
Janae Shamp, the majority leader of the Arizona Senate, said he blames Hobbs for “a politically motivated veto” as “all crazy.”
However, Hobbs said the bill’s SB 1109 was “ineffective by rebuttal” and did not “directly protect” the state’s US military assets.
China’s investment in nearby land Military Base It is becoming increasingly concerning for the National Security Hawk. Shamp cited recent Chinese attempts by the military to lease the building along with fighter jet pilot Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, in an effort to win the bill for Vette.
An F35 fighter jet located at Luke Air Force Base in 2023. The base is known for training fighter pilots. (Photo by Dirk Waem/Belga Mag/AFP: AFP by Getty Images)
“The veto of Gov. Hobbs’ SB 1109 is “opened” to the “CCP” sign at the front door of Arizona, allowing communist China to purchase American land near key assets such as Luke Air Base, Palo Verde Nuclear Power Station and Taiwan’s growing fabric footprint,” a state-level solution to global security threats.
“To allow communist China to buy land near our important assets is National Security Risk, simple and simple, Governor Hobbs is practically and completely wrong when she says SB 1109′ is anti-spioneer, ineffective and does not directly protect military assets,” adds Lucci.
Lucci pointed Ukraine’s recent drone attacks It destroyed quite a few Russian aircraft, noting that “proximity poses danger to asymmetric wars.”
The land in China in the US has been a continuing concern for lawmakers. Currently, Congress is considering multiple bills related to the issue, but almost 20 states have already passed legislation implementing changes to the state’s foreign land purchases. (AP photo/kiichiro Sato)
SB 1109 could pass even if the Arizona Legislature voids Hobbs’ veto, but People’s Republic of China Because they have an Arizona property interest of over 30%.
Hobbs added that in defending the veto power and being effective in countering China’s spying activities, the bill lacked “clear standards of implementation” and opened the door for “optional enforcement.”
However, the bill went through a bipartisan revision process to alleviate concerns that the law could lead to discrimination in the sale of land, according to local outlet The AZ Mirror. The first version of the bill banned certain people and groups who viewed acquiring Arizona land as a national security threat, but following subsequent amendments, the bill sought to ban entities and their subsidiaries associated with the Chinese government.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said the bill is not only a “ineffective” way to counter China’s spying activities, but also lacks “clear implementation standards” that allow Hobbs to open the door to “arbitrary enforcement.” (Getty Images)
In addition to Arizona, other states have proposed or passed legislation aimed at reducing land capture in the United States. Parliament is also working to achieve change through national policy.
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According to a China-centric nonprofit organization, as of March 17th 100 committees, While 27 states are currently considering 84 bills aimed at restricting foreign property ownership in some way, Congress is currently considering seven separate bills addressing the issue. So far, the committee has shown that 22 states have passed legislation restricting property ownership in foreign countries, of which 17 were passed to the law in 2024.
