The Arizona Constitution spells out that in the governor’s “absence from the state,” the next in line automatically assumes the powers and duties of the office.
Hobbs has been out of state since Sunday and was not set to return until Thursday morning.
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes was scheduled to leave Wednesday night. And Attorney General Kris Mayes also is gone.
She was out of state for a meeting and then when her lieutenant governor also had to leave the statement for a different meeting that past control down to the secretary of the treasury temporarily. She's back now.
But why 4th in command instead of the other 2? But you are probably right on the outcome.
https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2023/09/27/yee-refuses-to-recognize-hobbs-executive-deputy-directors/
Thanks. Good summary. Maybe they're off to a party or fundraiser.
She was out of state for a meeting and then when her lieutenant governor also had to leave the statement for a different meeting that past control down to the secretary of the treasury temporarily. She's back now.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2023/09/28/fox-news-governor-katie-hobbs-disappeared-where-she-was/70996365007/
That's what I'd like to know.