Sen. Mark Finchem

Maddy summarySB 1037 establishes new security requirements for voting equipment used in Arizona elections. It prohibits voting machines from having internet connectivity or remote access capabilities, mandates configuration to U.S. Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity standards, requires user tracking with unique credentials, and demands logging of all ballot changes while retaining election data for 22 months. The bill directly affects counties, cities, and voting machine vendors that operate or supply electronic voting systems for federal, state, or local elections. These provisions apply to all certified voting equipment used in Arizona’s election processes.

Maddy summarySB 1039 (Attorney Discipline Investigations; Costs) requires the Arizona State Bar to cover specific costs for attorneys who successfully defend against discipline charges. If an attorney wins an ethics case, the State Bar must pay their attorney fees, lost earnings during the entire investigation and appeal process, and all court costs. The bill also allows attorneys to file claims for reputation damage if they suffer harm from the proceedings. It applies only to cases where the State Bar does not dismiss a complaint before final court resolution. This changes financial responsibility from the attorney to the State Bar in successful defense cases.

Maddy summarySB 1038 requires Arizona county recorders to publish, within one hour after polls close, a public record containing every voter's name, voter ID number, political party registration (if listed), and their specific vote choice in an organizable format. This law directly affects voters by making their individual voting choices publicly accessible and county election officials by mandating this immediate disclosure. The bill prohibits altering or randomizing the original voting records, ensuring the published data matches the election results exactly. It overrides existing privacy protections to make detailed voting data a permanent public record.

Maddy summarySB 1057 (Arizona Senate Bill 1057) requires ballot paper vendors to hold specific ISO certifications (27001, 17025, or 9001:2015) and implement at least three of ten listed anti-fraud security features on paper ballots. These features include unique watermarks, secure holograms, special inks, hidden numbering, and voter-specific tracking barcodes or QR codes. The bill directly affects vendors supplying ballot paper to Arizona election officials by mandating these security standards. It repeals previous ballot paper requirements and updates Arizona Revised Statutes to enforce these new physical security measures for election integrity.

Maddy summarySB 1075 prohibits the sale of Arizona land to "hostile foreign entities" (defined as entities linked to governments designated as threats by U.S. intelligence or State Department) without approval from both the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives. It requires real estate professionals and grantors to submit valid identification for foreign buyers, including the buyer’s agent and business details, to the State Real Estate Department. The bill amends existing land sale laws to add this legislative review requirement and identification process for transactions involving foreign entities. It directly affects foreign entities seeking to purchase Arizona land and real estate professionals handling such transactions.

Maddy summarySCR 1004 is a resolution that, if approved by Arizona voters, would prohibit the use of photo enforcement systems for traffic law enforcement. The bill defines "photo enforcement system" as a device using radar or sensors linked to a camera to capture license plate images for identifying traffic violations. It amends Arizona Revised Statutes to repeal existing provisions permitting such systems and adds a new prohibition. This measure would directly affect law enforcement agencies and drivers by banning automated traffic ticketing without an officer present.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 1055 is a commemorative measure that honors the life and service of Major General Glen W. 'Bill' Van Dyke, a retired Arizona National Guard leader who passed away in April 2026. The resolution formally recognizes his nearly 38 years of military and public service, including his roles as a pilot, commander of the 162nd Fighter Group, and Adjutant General of Arizona. It expresses the legislature's condolences to Van Dyke's family and friends while acknowledging his contributions to the state and nation.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HCR 2063), not a substantive bill. It honors Yvonne Glee Lime Fedderson, founder of Childhelp and a global humanitarian dedicated to child welfare, following her death on January 23, 2026. The resolution expresses the Arizona Legislature's sympathy to her family and admirers, and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to her family and Childhelp. It has no policy provisions or impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is not a bill but a memorial (formal request) from Arizona's legislature to the U.S. Congress. It asks Congress to support a constitutional amendment affirming states' authority to regulate campaign finance and election processes, rather than relying on federal court interpretations. The memorial argues that states, not the federal government, should determine rules about campaign spending to protect election integrity and state sovereignty. It specifically references Arizona's constitutional requirements for public disclosure of campaign contributions and criticizes Supreme Court rulings that equate unlimited spending with free speech. This request does not directly affect voters or candidates but seeks to influence federal constitutional policy.

Maddy summarySB 1652 requires drivers to maintain at least three feet of distance when passing bicycles moving in the same direction. If a violation causes serious injury, the driver faces a civil penalty of up to $500; if it causes death, the penalty is up to $1,000. The law does not apply when a cyclist is riding in a designated bicycle lane or path that is available and passable. This bill directly affects drivers operating motor vehicles and cyclists sharing roadways in Arizona. It amends existing traffic law to establish specific safety distances and financial consequences for dangerous passing.