Legislative immunity under scrutiny in Arizona

Legislative Immunity Is a Privilege in Most States. A Speeding Ticket Could Change That in Arizona
The majority of state constitutions shield lawmakers from arrests, lawsuits and low-level infractions like traffic tickets during legislative sessions
Legislative immunity under scrutiny in Arizona after speeding ticket dispute
Arizona state Sen. Mark Finchem's dismissed speeding ticket reignites debate over legislative immunity. A proposed resolution could strip lawmakers of traffic violation protections, putting the issue before voters in 2026.
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Yet another Arizona legislator dodges a speeding ticket. Oh come on... | Opinion
Sen. Jake Hoffman is the third Arizona lawmaker in under a year to dodge a speeding ticket due to immunity. Time to end this outrageous dodge.
Mark Finchem's speeding ticket dismissed after GOP senator claims legislative immunity
The department could refile the case as late as 180 days after the alleged violation, Prescott police told The Arizona Republic.
Mark Finchem invokes legislative immunity to get out of speeding ticket
Prescott Police say Finchem was pulled over on Jan. 25 for speeding. Two days later, Finchem sent a letter to the police chief, asking that the citation be "voided and stricken from the record." Finchem cited legislative immunity because the Arizona Legislature is currently in session.
AZ state senator caught driving nearly 90 mph not given speeding ticket due to immunity
The trooper did not issue Hoffman a citation "in accordance with the Arizona Constitution, Article 4, Part 2, Section 6."
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Arizona Republican state senator demands police erase speeding ticket, claims legislative immunity
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Arizona bill proposes quick turnaround for ticket purchases
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