Mark Finchem

Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1087 to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers that block responsible helium exploration and production in Arizona. Helium is a critical resource used in medical imaging, national defense, and advanced manufacturing, yet supply shortages have become a growing concern. SB 1087 creates an exemption from aquifer protection permit requirements for helium wells that are […]

Senator Mark Finchem is proud to co-sponsor SB 1573 with Senator Wendy Rogers to defend constitutional rights and ensure that Arizona courts apply American law, not foreign religious or sectarian legal codes. SB 1573 prohibits courts from enforcing or applying sectarian laws that conflict with the U.S. Constitution or Arizona law. This protects due process, equal protection,

Sen. Mark Finchem proudly supports Sen. Warren Petersen’s SB 1176 because Arizona must manage water resources realistically and responsibly without unnecessary bureaucracy. Stormwater runoff is already a valuable resource, yet existing permitting structures have made it harder to store and recharge it efficiently. SB 1176 expands water storage permits to clearly include stormwater recharged into constructed underground

Sen. Mark Finchem supports Sen. John Kavanagh’s SB 1098 because Arizona should not be a testing ground for unaccountable geoengineering experiments that could affect water, agriculture, air quality, and public health. For years, concerns have grown nationwide about weather modification, cloud seeding, and other climate manipulation schemes being pursued without meaningful public consent or oversight. SB 1098

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, February 5, 2026 PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Mark Finchem, Chairman of the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders, is taking decisive action to rebalance Arizona’s family court system by advancing a slate of bold reforms that prioritize the needs of children and parents over the interests of entrenched court insiders. These

Senator Mark Finchem is the proud cosponsor of SB 1425, Sen. Wendy Rogers’ bill to fix structural problems in Arizona’s election calendar and improve how petitions and provisional ballots are handled. The bill responds to real issues in election administration by giving county recorders and voters clearer timelines and reducing confusion that can lead to valid signatures

Drawing on his experience as a former traffic officer, Finchem explains why photo radar doesn’t work for traffic enforcement. He calls the cameras “portable cash registers,” criticizes due process abuses, and backs sending the issue to voters so Arizona can end a system that doesn’t work. Watch now: BILL INFO: SCR 1004 refers a statewide

Finchem explains his vote for SB 1015 and raises concerns about children being pressured into life-altering medical decisions. He argues that protecting minors from irreversible procedures is a basic responsibility of government. Watch now: SB 1015 restricts gender transition procedures for minors and establishes safeguards for detransitioners. https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SB1015P.pdf

Sen. Finchem explains his vote by warning against allowing outsiders to shape Arizona law. He argues that people who do not live here should not have power over public policy that affects Arizona families. Watch now: SCR 1010 ensures Arizona ballot initiatives are funded only by Americans, not foreign interests. https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SCR1010P.pdf

Finchem explains why claims of “secure elections” don’t match reality, pointing to bloated voter rolls and ongoing investigations. He argues that election procedures are too important to be blocked by politics and should be decided directly by the people of Arizona. Watch now: SCR 1001 refers election process reforms to Arizona voters for approval. https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SCR1001P.pdf