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Sen. Mark Finchem: Traffic Cameras “Portable Cash Registers” That DON’T Slow Drivers 

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 […]

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Sen. Mark Finchem: Protecting Children From Irreversible Transition Harm (SB 1015) 

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

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Sen. Mark Finchem Wants to Keep Foreigners Out Of Arizona Policy (SCR 1010) 

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

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Sen. Mark Finchem: Let the Voters Decide Election Integrity (SCR 1001) 

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

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SB 1071: Finchem Takes Decisive Action to Clean Up the Arizona Rangers and Protect Public Safety

Senator Mark Finchem is taking decisive action to restore accountability and protect public safety by advancing SB 1071, legislation that would end special legal treatment for the Arizona Rangers and ensure they are subject to the same standards as other private organizations operating in the public safety space. The Arizona Rangers are a private, nonprofit

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Senator Mark Finchem shares views on decentralized finance and promotes related podcasts

Senator Mark Finchem, a Republican representing Arizona’s 1st Senate District since 2025, has recently used his social media platform to express his views on decentralized finance (DeFi) and to promote related content. On January 22, 2026, Finchem posted: “I favor DeFi, not ConFi, decentralized vs. centralized. Think Jeckel Island 2.0. @DigitalGoldTalk Matt 7:15-20…’Beware of false prophets,

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State Senator Finchem Criticizes Prescott General Plan Over DEI

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

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SB 1084 Would End Special Privacy Protections for Online Lodging Companies and Restore Equal Enforcement

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

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SB 1010: Finchem Co-Sponsored Bill Would Designate Loop 202 as the Charlie Kirk Highway

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

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SB 1036: Finchem Bill Would Crack Down on Unemployment Fraud and Reinforce Work Requirements

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

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