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.
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.