Arizona law does not protect elected officials from liability for illegal acts committed while in an official capacity.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1641, the Designated Survivor bill, in response to rising threats against public institutions and leaders. Continuity of government is not theoretical. It is a real concern in unstable times. SB 1641 establishes a designated…

SB 1475 – Keeping Schools Safe and Fair Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1475 to protect students and maintain fairness in school activities. Participation in interscholastic sports and extracurriculars is a privilege, not a right. SB 1475 bars students…

Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1329 to protect family court professionals who are tasked with making difficult decisions in emotionally charged cases involving children and families. SB 1329 provides liability protections for court-appointed professionals…

Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1283 to address long-standing inefficiencies and ideological imbalance within Arizona’s appellate court system. Division Two of the Court of Appeals, based in Tucson, covers seven southern counties yet operates with overlapping…

Senator Mark Finchem introduced SB 1095 because children are being subjected to life-altering medical procedures that they cannot fully understand and can never undo. Across the country, minors have been placed on puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and…

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…

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…

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…

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…