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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

Senator Mark Finchem is advancing SB 1158, legislation aimed at restoring fairness, transparency, and accountability in disputes between homeowners and homeowners’ associations (HOAs). For years, homeowners have raised concerns about costly, confusing, and uneven dispute processes when dealing with condominium and planned community associations. SB 1158 reforms Arizona’s existing administrative hearing system by setting clearer rules, reasonable limits,

Republican state lawmakers are again going after the State Bar of Arizona, even though they seem to have a fundamental misunderstanding of how the organization works.  Their prime examples for why the State Bar should be stripped of its role in policing attorneys were a California man who was disbarred in the Grand Canyon State

From Prescott Pulse: We would like to thank AZ Senator Mark Finchem for adding some excellent points to our last article, the City of Prescott’s “So Far” Smoke Screen: Why their Press Release Falls Flat in the Hanna Case.  His detailed comments, shared in response to the ongoing discussion, add crucial legal clarity on government accountability,