Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would have created a memorial license plate honoring Charlie Kirk, prompting criticism from Republican state lawmakers.

The proposed bill sought to establish a specialty license plate in memory of Kirk, who lived in Arizona with his wife Erika and two children. Kirk was killed while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on September 10.

Governor Hobbs cited political concerns in her decision to veto the memorial license plate proposal, according to her office's statement on the legislation.

Republican lawmakers have expressed strong opposition to the veto, with critics arguing that the governor's decision was inappropriate. Some GOP members characterized the veto as falling short of appropriate recognition for Kirk.

The controversy highlights ongoing political tensions in Arizona, where specialty license plates typically require legislative approval and gubernatorial signature to be implemented. Memorial license plates have been used in the past to honor various individuals and causes in the state.

The veto ensures that no Charlie Kirk memorial license plate will be available to Arizona drivers unless new legislation is introduced and passes through the legislative process again.