Mark Finchem

Prescott area State Senator Mark Finchem renewed his objection to the March 2025 General Plan draft in a letter to the Prescott City Council, arguing it includes diversity, equity, and inclusion-related language that exceeds the proper scope of a land-use document. In his letter to Mayor Cathey Rusing and the City Council, Finchem wrote that […]

Senator Mark Finchem has introduced SB 1084, a bill that would remove special secrecy rules in state law that shield online lodging companies and short-term rental operators from normal tax and enforcement oversight. Under current law, cities, towns, counties, and even state agencies face strict limits on what tax and licensing information they can see or share when

PHOENIX — Senator Mark Finchem is a co-sponsor of SB 1010, a bill that would designate Loop 202 as the Charlie Kirk Highway — a fitting tribute to one of Arizona’s most influential conservative leaders. Charlie Kirk, an Arizonan who founded Turning Point USA in 2012, built it into a powerhouse organization that has engaged

Senator Mark Finchem has introduced SB 1036, legislation that would strengthen Arizona’s unemployment system by reducing fraud and reinforcing work expectations. Unemployment benefits are meant to provide temporary help for people between jobs. In recent years, weak verification systems have allowed fraud to drain taxpayer funds and undermine trust in the program. If enacted, SB 1036 would require

Senator Mark Finchem, joined by Senator Wendy Rogers, has introduced SB 1039, a bill that would protect attorneys from unjust discipline actions and require accountability when investigations fail. Attorney discipline investigations can be long and damaging, even when an attorney is ultimately cleared. Legal costs rise, income is lost, and reputations can suffer permanent harm. If passed,

PHOENIX — Senator Mark Finchem, along with Senator Angius, has introduced SB 1148, a bill that would return attorney licensing and discipline to direct public authority. Today, the licensing and discipline of lawyers in Arizona is largely handled by the State Bar, a private organization that operates outside direct voter control. This arrangement has raised concerns about transparency,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, January 14, 2026 PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Arizona Senator Mark Finchem is introducing legislation to close legal loopholes that allow online platforms to facilitate prostitution and the sexual exploitation of children. The measure aims to strengthen accountability in the digital space and ensure that Arizona law keeps pace with the evolving tactics used by

 Senator Mark Finchem has introduced SB 1149 to strengthen oversight of the Department of Child Safety and improve how courts review cases involving dependent children. When the state removes a child from their home, it takes on a serious responsibility. That power must be used carefully, transparently, and with constant review. SB 1149 addresses long-standing concerns that dependency cases

Senator Mark Finchem is pushing back against illegal immigration with SB 1152, a bill that strengthens verification requirements for public benefits and closes loopholes that have allowed abuse of taxpayer funds. SB 1152 requires proof of lawful presence before state or local public benefits can be issued. It also blocks benefits for individuals with pending asylum claims until

PHOENIX — Senator Mark Finchem has introduced SB 1095, a bill that protects children from irreversible “transgender” procedures and stops taxpayer dollars from funding them. SB 1095 says that doctors and other health professionals may not perform irreversible transgender surgery on anyone under 18. It also bars transgendering surgical procedures and referrals for minors. The bill draws firm lines