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On February 19, 2026, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC), co-chaired by Senator Mark Finchem, held a meeting at the State Capitol focused on two major oversight topics: a special audit of the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and a statewide financial risk analysis of Arizona school districts.  Both matters go directly to the heart […]

Government continuity is not a theory. It is a necessity. In an era of rising threats, Arizona must ensure that a single catastrophic event cannot cripple the executive branch of state government. Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1646 because preparedness is responsible leadership. Under SB 1646, when major statewide events are held where top executive

Senator Mark Finchem’s SB 1647 has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee, moving one step closer to protecting Arizona’s ballot measures from foreign influence. SB 1647 prohibits foreign corporations, foreign persons, and foreign nongovernmental sources from contributing money or in-kind goods or services to influence the outcome of an Arizona ballot measure,

Arizona’s 2026 legislative session is set to break records for the most bills introduced in the state’s history and it comes as no surprise that immigration has been one of the hottest topics. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have introduced numerous bills related to immigration enforcement, border security, protesting and documenting law enforcement

Arizona seniors who fall under guardianship or conservatorship are often at their most vulnerable. When courts appoint attorneys, guardians, or other professionals to manage a person’s affairs, those professionals are paid from the senior’s estate. Too often, families have watched life savings drained by excessive fees, vague billing, and rubber-stamped approvals. That is why Senator

PHOENIX — A Senate panel has voted to put the first restraints on the ability of police to use license plate readers to find and track people. Senate Bill 1111 would put into law requirements for how the data collected must be stored, who can access it, as well as penalties for unlawful disclosure. Legislators

Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1641, the Designated Survivor bill, in response to rising threats against public institutions and leaders. Continuity of government is not theoretical. It is a real concern in unstable times. SB 1641 establishes a designated survivor protocol to ensure Arizona’s government can continue functioning if multiple leaders are incapacitated during a major event.

SB 1475 – Keeping Schools Safe and Fair Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1475 to protect students and maintain fairness in school activities. Participation in interscholastic sports and extracurriculars is a privilege, not a right. SB 1475 bars students convicted of serious crimes from participating in interscholastic activities. This protects other students and reinforces accountability for criminal

Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1329 to protect family court professionals who are tasked with making difficult decisions in emotionally charged cases involving children and families. SB 1329 provides liability protections for court-appointed professionals acting within the scope of their duties. Without reasonable legal safeguards, qualified professionals are increasingly reluctant to serve, leaving courts without experienced evaluators

Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1283 to address long-standing inefficiencies and ideological imbalance within Arizona’s appellate court system. Division Two of the Court of Appeals, based in Tucson, covers seven southern counties yet operates with overlapping functions and inconsistent rulings. SB 1283 dissolves Division Two and consolidates appellate functions to streamline the judiciary, reduce duplication, and improve