Mark Finchem

Senator Mark Finchem is advancing multiple pieces of legislation during the final committee week of the Arizona legislative session, including SB1754, which focuses on improving accountability in special education. SB1754 strengthens processes for parent complaints, oversight, and responsiveness within special education programs, ensuring families have clear and effective pathways to address concerns. The legislation empowers parents while […]

Senator Mark Finchem serves as Chair of the Senate Federalism and Family Law Committee, where he is leading efforts to advance legislation focused on protecting state sovereignty and strengthening families. Under his leadership, the committee has taken up key issues including parental rights, family court reform, and the balance of power between state and federal authority, shaping

Arizona lawmakers are advancing SB1475, legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem aimed at protecting the integrity of interscholastic activities. The bill establishes clear eligibility standards related to criminal offenses and participation in school athletics and activities, helping ensure that school programs remain safe, fair, and focused on student development. Finchem’s legislation reinforces accountability while protecting students and

Arizona lawmakers are advancing SB1572, legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to strengthen civics education in public schools. The bill emphasizes instruction on constitutional principles, the structure of American government, and the responsibilities of citizenship, ensuring students graduate with a foundational understanding of how government works and their role within it. The legislation addresses a growing gap

Senator Mark Finchem is advancing SB1649, legislation to establish a Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Fund that positions Arizona as a leader in financial innovation. The bill authorizes the state to hold and manage digital assets such as Bitcoin, including assets obtained through lawful seizures or other authorized means, creating a structured approach to managing emerging forms of value in

Senator Mark Finchem successfully intervened to halt a proposed state land auction involving Badger Mountain in Prescott, preserving a landmark widely recognized for its environmental, historical, and community significance. The proposed auction raised serious concerns among residents and local officials, who feared that development could permanently alter the landscape, restrict public access, and diminish the character

Senator Mark Finchem is leading efforts to hold the line on responsible budgeting after Governor Katie Hobbs walked away from budget negotiations, triggering renewed debate over Arizona’s fiscal priorities. Republican lawmakers have warned that abandoning negotiations risks delaying or derailing reforms aimed at strengthening Arizona’s economy, improving government efficiency, and addressing critical issues such as

Arizona lawmakers are advancing SB1424, legislation co-sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to expand firearm safety education in public schools statewide. The bill requires annual, age-appropriate firearm safety and accident prevention instruction for all K-12 students, beginning in the 2027–2028 school year. The instruction is narrowly focused on safety and awareness, teaching students how to respond if they

The Arizona Senate has passed SB1071, legislation co-sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to strengthen oversight and accountability for the Arizona Rangers, a volunteer organization that assists law enforcement agencies across the state. Currently, the Arizona Rangers operate under a statutory framework that exempts them from certain licensing and regulatory requirements that apply to private security personnel.

I have received numerous calls and texts from heartbroken parents and even teenagers from all over the state since yesterday (3/19/2026) regarding the fact that all Family Court reform bills were killed by the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Quang Nguyen. I empathize with you. Hundreds of constituents, mostly women, trapped in a broken