Mark Finchem

Senator Mark Finchem’s SB 1649 has cleared the Senate Rules Committee, advancing a forward-looking proposal to position Arizona at the forefront of digital asset stewardship. SB 1649 establishes the Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, administered by the State Treasurer.  The fund would consist of legislative appropriations and digital assets that are seized, confiscated, or surrendered to […]

As the federal office investigating and resolving discrimination cases involving students with disabilities dissolves, advocates are turning to the Legislature to bolster and peer deeper into the state complaint system.  The Office of Civil Rights, housed in the U.S. Department of Education, previously stood as advocates’ first recommended stop for students with disabilities denied a

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