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In this powerful conversation, Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem examines what he describes as a deeply troubled family court system in Arizona – one he calls a “Department of Disservice to Children.” Drawing on testimony from parents, survivors, and experts, Finchem explains why he believes reform is urgently needed to protect families and ensure courts […]

Arizonans expect judges to be neutral arbiters of the law. They do not expect judges to be operating law practices on the side. That is the simple problem SB 1755 addresses, and Senator Mark Finchem is leading the effort to fix it. Under current judicial conduct rules, there are carve-outs and exemptions that allow certain

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are standing up for common sense and child safety, passing legislation today blocking gender transition procedures for minors, strengthening accountability for providers, and sending a public-school protections measure to voters. All Senate Republicans voted in support of the legislation, while every Senate Democrat voted in opposition. SB 1095, sponsored by Senator Mark

Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem is sponsoring legislation designed to protect minors from undergoing irreversible gender transition procedures while they are still children. Finchem’s bill is part of a legislative package advancing through the Arizona Senate that would place stronger restrictions on medical interventions that permanently alter a child’s body. During committee debate, Finchem raised concerns that

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