Senator Shawnna Bolick Archives

AZ Lawmakers Accuse Kelly of Undermining Military

November 24, 2025 4:25 pmDecember 5, 2025 3:03 pm

A coalition of Arizona state lawmakers issued a joint letter Monday sharply condemning U.S. Senator Mark Kelly’s participation in a political video that they say weaponizes servicemembers and undermines the chain of command. The letter comes as Kelly faces an...

Kolodin Files Sweeping 2026 Election-Integrity Measure

November 20, 2025 2:34 pmNovember 26, 2025 12:41 pm

This week, Republican State Representative Alexander Kolodin (R-2) introduced one of the most consequential election-integrity proposals of the upcoming session, filing HCR2001 – the Arizona Secure Elections Act – a ballot referral that would substantially reshape Arizona’s voting laws if...

Bolick Touts Privacy Chops in Wake of Ortiz Doxxing Referal

September 8, 2025 7:59 amSeptember 17, 2025 10:08 am

As the Senate Ethics Committee investigates a complaint against Senator Analise Ortiz (D-24) for posting about imminent ICE activity on social media, Ethics Chairwoman Shawnna Bolick (R-2) is highlighting her legislative authority regarding online privacy. Bolick noted that her work...

Hoffman, Petersen Refer Ortiz for Ethics Review

September 5, 2025 9:14 amSeptember 17, 2025 10:10 am

Senator Jake Hoffman has filed a formal ethics complaint against Senator Analise Ortiz in the aftermath of Ortiz notifying her constituents of an ongoing ICE action in her district on August 5, 2025, a practice that many call “doxxing.” Hoffman...

Bolick Demands Increased School Safety after Maryvale Stabbing

August 25, 2025 11:08 amAugust 31, 2025 2:17 pm

Senator Shawnna Bolick (R-2) is urging immediate action to improve school safety transparency following the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Michael Montoya II at Maryvale High School on Tuesday. Montoya was rushed to the hospital after suffering multiple stab wounds during...

Calls to Prosecute, Oust Ortiz Grow Despite Dem Pushback

August 9, 2025 9:56 amAugust 18, 2025 2:19 pm

The Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus issued a press release Thursday offering “unwavering support” for Sen. Analise Ortiz (D-24) after she publicly warned her community about dates, times, and locations of imminent federal immigration enforcement activity. Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan...

Bolick Animal Cruelty Bill Passes Legislature Despite GOP Concerns

June 25, 2025 4:36 pmJuly 12, 2025 12:28 pm

Senator Shawnna Bolick sponsored Senate Bill SB1658 as a way to expand what the State considers to be animal cruelty. However, despite general support from pet owners, the bill has sparked a firestorm of controversy among some Republicans. The bill,...