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Idaho House of Representatives

Idaho House of
Representatives
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General Information
Party control:   Republican
Session start:   January 6, 2025
Session end:   April 10, 2025
Term length:   2 years
Term limits:   None
Redistricting:  Commission
Salary:   $16,684/year + per diem
Members
Total:  70
Democrats:  9
Republicans:  61
Other:  0
Vacancies:  0
Leadership
Speaker:   Mike Moyle (R)
Maj. Leader:   Jason Monks (R)
Min. Leader:   Ilana Rubel (D)
Elections
Last election:  November 5, 2024
Next election:  November 3, 2026

The Idaho House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. Alongside the Idaho State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Idaho state government and works alongside the governor of Idaho to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Idaho House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

The Idaho House of Representatives meets in the state capitol building in Boise, Idaho.

  • All 70 seats in the Idaho House of Representatives were up for election in 2024. The chamber's Republican majority increased from 59-11 to 61-9.
  • All 70 seats in the Idaho House of Representatives were up for election in 2022. The chamber's Republican majority increased from 58-12 to 59-11.
  • Idaho has a Republican trifecta. The Republican Party controls the office of governor and both chambers of the state legislature.

  • This page contains the following information on the Idaho House of Representatives.

    Party control

    Current partisan control

    The table below shows the partisan breakdown of the Idaho House of Representatives as of February 2025:

    Party As of February 2025
         Democratic Party 9
         Republican Party 61
         Other 0
         Vacancies 0
    Total 70

    Members

    Leadership

    The speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the body.[1]

    Leadership and members

    Office Name Party Date assumed office
    Idaho House of Representatives District 1A Mark Sauter Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 1B Cornel Rasor Republican September 30, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 2A Heather Scott Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 2B Dale Hawkins Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 3A Vito Barbieri Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 3B Jordan Redman Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 4A Joe Alfieri Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 4B Elaine Price Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 5A Ron Mendive Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 5B Tony Wisniewski Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 6A Lori McCann Republican May 17, 2021
    Idaho House of Representatives District 6B Brandon Mitchell Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 7A Kyle Harris Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 7B Charlie Shepherd Republican December 1, 2020
    Idaho House of Representatives District 8A Rob Beiswenger Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 8B Faye Thompson Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 9A John Shirts Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 9B Judy Boyle Republican 2008
    Idaho House of Representatives District 10A Mike Moyle Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 10B Bruce Skaug Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 11A Kent Marmon Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 11B Lucas Cayler Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 12A Jeff Cornilles Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 12B Jaron Crane Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 13A Brent Crane Republican 2006
    Idaho House of Representatives District 13B Steve Tanner Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 14A Ted Hill Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 14B Josh Tanner Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 15A Steve Berch Democratic December 1, 2018
    Idaho House of Representatives District 15B Dori Healey Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 16A Soñia Galaviz Democratic December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 16B Todd Achilles Democratic February 17, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 17A John L. Gannon Democratic December 1, 2012
    Idaho House of Representatives District 17B Megan Egbert Democratic May 7, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 18A Ilana Rubel Democratic January 8, 2014
    Idaho House of Representatives District 18B Brooke Green Democratic December 1, 2018
    Idaho House of Representatives District 19A Monica Church Democratic December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 19B Chris Mathias Democratic December 1, 2020
    Idaho House of Representatives District 20A Joe Palmer Republican 2008
    Idaho House of Representatives District 20B James Holtzclaw Republican December 1, 2012
    Idaho House of Representatives District 21A James Petzke Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 21B Jeff Ehlers Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 22A John Vander Woude Republican December 1, 2012
    Idaho House of Representatives District 22B Jason Monks Republican December 1, 2012
    Idaho House of Representatives District 23A Chris Bruce Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 23B Shawn Dygert Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 24A Clint Hostetler Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 24B Steve Miller Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 25A Lance Clow Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 25B David Leavitt Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 26A Mike Pohanka Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 26B Jack Nelsen Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 27A Douglas T. Pickett Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 27B Clay Handy Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 28A Richard Cheatum Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 28B Dan Garner Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 29A Dustin W. Manwaring Republican December 1, 2020
    Idaho House of Representatives District 29B Tanya Burgoyne Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 30A David Cannon Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 30B Ben Fuhriman Republican December 1, 2024
    Idaho House of Representatives District 31A Jerald Raymond Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 31B Rod Furniss Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 32A Stephanie Mickelsen Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 32B Wendy Horman Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 33A Barbara Ehardt Republican December 27, 2017
    Idaho House of Representatives District 33B Marco Erickson Republican December 1, 2020
    Idaho House of Representatives District 34A Jon Weber Republican December 1, 2020
    Idaho House of Representatives District 34B Britt Raybould Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 35A Kevin Andrus Republican December 1, 2022
    Idaho House of Representatives District 35B Josh Wheeler Republican December 1, 2022

    Salaries

    See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
    State legislative salaries, 2024[2]
    SalaryPer diem
    $19,913/yearFor legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $74/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $221/day.

    Swearing in dates

    See also: When state legislators assume office after a general election

    Idaho legislators assume office ​on the first day in December following the general election.[3]

    Membership qualifications

    See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

    Article III, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution states: "No person shall be a senator or representative who, at the time of his election, is not a citizen of the United States, and an elector of this state, nor anyone who has not been for one year next preceding his election an elector of the county or district whence he may be chosen."[4]

    Historical party control

    Republicans won control of the Idaho House of Representatives in 1960. In 2024, they won a 61-9 majority.

    The table below shows the partisan history of the Idaho House following every general election from 1992 to 2024. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin's Party Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.

    Idaho House of Representatives election results: 1992-2024

    Year '92 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 '14 '16 '18 '20 '22 '24
    Democrats 20 13 11 12 9 16 13 19 18 13 13 14 11 14 12 11 9
    Republicans 50 57 59 58 61 54 57 51 52 57 57 56 59 56 58 59 61

    Trifecta history

    A state government trifecta is a term that describes single-party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2023, Idaho was under the following types of trifecta control:

    • Democratic trifecta: None
    • Republican trifecta: 1995-2023
    • Divided government: 1992-1994

    Idaho Party Control: 1992-2025
    No Democratic trifectas  •  Thirty one years of Republican trifectas
    Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

    Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
    Governor D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
    Senate R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
    House R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

    Elections

    Elections by year

    Idaho state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Idaho holds elections for its legislature in even years.

    2026

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026

    Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.

    2024

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024

    Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was May 21, 2024. The filing deadline was March 15, 2024.

    In the 2024 elections, Republicans increased their majority in the Idaho State House from 59-11 to 61-9.

    Idaho House of Representatives
    Party As of November 5, 2024 After November 6, 2024
         Democratic Party 11 9
         Republican Party 59 61
    Total 70 70

    2022

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022

    Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. The filing deadline was March 11, 2022.

    In the 2022 elections, Republicans increased their majority in the Idaho State House from 58-12 to 59-11.

    Idaho House of Representatives
    Party As of November 8, 2022 After November 9, 2022
         Democratic Party 12 11
         Republican Party 58 59
    Total 70 70

    2020

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020

    Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 2, 2020. The filing deadline was March 13, 2020.

    On March 30, 2020, Governor Brad Little (R) and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney (R) announced that Idaho's primary election would be conducted by mail. On March 24, 2020, the secretary of state announced the implementation of online absentee ballot application process, which can be accessed here. The primary date effectively changed from May 19, 2020, to June 2, 2020—the day on which ballots were due.[5]

    In the 2020 elections, the Republican majority in the Idaho House of Representatives increased from 56-14 to 58-12.

    Idaho House of Representatives
    Party As of November 3, 2020 After November 4, 2020
         Democratic Party 14 12
         Republican Party 56 58
    Total 70 70

    2018

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2018

    Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2018. A semi-closed primary election took place on May 15, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 9, 2018.[6]

    In the 2018 elections, the Republican majority in the Idaho House of Representatives was reduced from 59-11 to 56-14.

    Idaho House of Representatives
    Party As of November 6, 2018 After November 7, 2018
         Democratic Party 11 14
         Republican Party 59 56
    Total 70 70

    2016

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2016

    Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016. All 70 seats in the Idaho House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.

    Heading into the election, Republicans held a 56-14 majority. Republicans gained three seats in the election, giving them a 59-11 majority.

    Idaho House of Representatives
    Party As of November 7, 2016 After November 8, 2016
         Democratic Party 14 11
         Republican Party 56 59
    Total 70 70
    Click [show] to see election information dating back to 2000

    2014

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2014

    Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2014.

    Heading into the election, Republicans held a 57-13 majority. Republicans lost one seat in the election, giving them a 56-14 majority.

    Idaho House of Representatives
    Party As of November 3, 2014 After November 4, 2014
         Democratic Party 13 14
         Republican Party 57 56
    Total 70 70

    2012

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2012

    Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on May 15, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 9, 2012. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2012.

    Heading into the election, Republicans held a 57-13 majority. No partisan change occurred in the election.

    Idaho House of Representatives
    Party As of November 5, 2012 After the 2012 Election
         Democratic Party 13 13
         Republican Party 57 57
    Total 70 70


    The table below details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election in 2012.

    2012 Margin of Victory, Idaho House of Representatives
    District Winner Margin of Victory Total Votes Top Opponent
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 5A, General Election Republican Party Cindy Agidius 0.6% 20,043 Paulette E. Jordan
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 26A, General Election Republican Party Steve Miller 1.8% 16,764 John C. Remington
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B, General Election Democratic Party John Rusche 4.5% 18,236 Daniel Santiago
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 29A, General Election Democratic Party Carolyn Meline 4.6% 17,464 Dave Bowen
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 15B, General Election Republican Party Mark Patterson 6.3% 18,099 Steve Berch
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 5B, General Election Democratic Party Shirley Gene Ringo 7.2% 20,032 Kenneth B. De Vries
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 10A, General Election Republican Party Brandon Hixon 8% 12,362 Travis Manning
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 6A, General Election Republican Party Thyra K. Stevenson 8.4% 18,108 [[Pete Gertonson
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 16B, General Election Democratic Party Hy Kloc 8.4% 18,931 Graham Paterson
    Idaho House of Representatives, District 29B, General Election Democratic Party Elaine Smith 8.5% 17,458 Craig Cooper

    2010

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2010

    Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on May 25, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was March 19, 2010. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2010.

    Heading into the election, Republicans held a 52-18 majority. Republicans gained five seats in the election, giving them a 57-13 majority.

    Idaho House of Representatives
    Party As of November 1, 2010 After the 2010 Election
         Democratic Party 18 13
         Republican Party 52 57
    Total 70 70


    In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in House campaigns was $2,164,092. The top 10 donors were:[7]

    2010 Donors, Idaho House of Representatives
    Donor Amount
    Idaho Farm Bureau $58,350
    Idaho Education Association $42,000
    Idaho Association of Realtors $38,250
    Qwest Communications $36,650
    Winning for Idaho $33,450
    Idaho Power Co $33,000
    Coeur D Alene Tribe $29,250
    Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho $23,550
    JR Simplot Co $23,150
    Rasmussen, Duane $22,447

    2008

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2008

    Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 27, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2008.

    During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,602,887. The top 10 contributors were:[8]

    2008 Donors, Idaho House of Representatives
    Donor Amount
    Idaho Republican Party $69,500
    Idaho Education Association $59,750
    Idaho Farm Bureau $49,500
    Idaho Association of Realtors $42,100
    Idaho Power Co $36,500
    Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho $33,934
    Qwest Communications $32,650
    Agriculture & Natural Resources Industry $28,700
    Winning for Idaho $27,750
    Micron Technology $26,350

    2006

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2006

    Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 23, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2006.

    During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,046,895. The top 10 contributors were:[9]

    2006 Donors, Idaho House of Representatives
    Donor Amount
    Idaho Education Association $54,000
    Micron Technology $41,560
    Idaho Farm Bureau $36,600
    Idaho Association of Realtors $34,850
    Qwest Communications $33,000
    Idaho Democratic Party $32,175
    Idaho Power Co $23,000
    Agriculture & Natural Resources Industry $22,600
    Coeur D Alene Racing Dba Greyhound Park & Event Center $20,750
    Idaho Cmte on Hospitality & Sports $20,000

    2004

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2004

    Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 25, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2004.

    During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,191,196. The top 10 contributors were:[10]

    2004 Donors, Idaho House of Representatives
    Donor Amount
    Idaho Education Association $70,250
    House Republican Caucus Club of Idaho $34,795
    Idaho Association of Realtors $33,450
    Micron Technology $25,278
    Agriculture & Natural Resources Industry $23,300
    Qwest Communications $23,250
    Idaho Cmte on Hospitality & Sports $21,950
    Idaho Power Co $21,350
    Union Pacific Railroad $18,450
    Potlatch Corp $18,059

    2002

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2002

    Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 28, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2002.

    During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $1,647,917. The top 10 contributors were:[11]

    2002 Donors, Idaho House of Representatives
    Donor Amount
    Idaho Education Association $83,000
    United for Idaho/Idaho Business PAC $34,600
    Republican House Caucus Club of Idaho $32,500
    Idaho Association of Realtors $30,950
    Block, Sharon $18,297
    Micron Technology $16,400
    Newcomb, Bruce $16,397
    Citizens for Federal Term Limits Cmte to Repeal The Repeal $15,800
    Restore Representative Government $14,600
    Miller, Janet J $14,351

    2000

    See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2000

    Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 23, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2000.

    During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $1,367,658. The top 10 contributors were:[12]

    2000 Donors, Idaho House of Representatives
    Donor Amount
    Idaho Education Association $55,710
    Idaho Republican Party $31,816
    Republican House Caucus Club of Idaho $31,200
    Idaho Cmte on Hospitality & Sports $23,650
    Agriculture & Natural Resources Industry $22,300
    Idaho Association of Realtors $18,300
    House Democrats of Idaho $17,550
    Kootenai Tribe of Idaho $17,500
    Idaho Sugarbeet Growers PAC $16,550
    US West $15,800

    Vacancies

    See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

    If there is a vacancy in the Idaho State Legislature, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement.

    The political party committee that last held the vacant seat has 15 days after the vacancy occurs to submit a list of three recommended candidates to the governor. The governor makes the selection based on the recommendations.

    If any party committee fails to submit a list of recommended candidates after the 15-day deadline, the governor has five days to appoint a person from the political party that last held the seat. The person appointed to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.[13]

    DocumentIcon.jpg See sources: Idaho Code §59-904A

    District map

    See also: Idaho state legislative districts

    The state of Idaho has 35 legislative districts. Representatives are elected from the same legislative districts as members of the Idaho State Senate. In each district, one senator and two representatives are elected.

    Use the interactive map below to find your district.

    Redistricting

    See also: Redistricting in Idaho

    In 37 states, legislatures are primarily responsible for drawing congressional district lines. Seven states have only one congressional district each, rendering congressional redistricting unnecessary. Four states employ independent commissions to draw the district maps. In two states, politician commissions draw congressional district lines.

    State legislative district lines are primarily the province of the state legislatures themselves in 37 states. In seven states, politician commissions draw state legislative district lines. In the remaining six states, independent commissions draw the lines.[14]

    In Idaho, an independent commission is responsible for drawing both congressional and state legislative district lines. The commission is composed of six members.[15]

    1. One member is appointed by the majority leader of the Idaho State Senate.
    2. One member is appointed by the minority leader of the Idaho State Senate.
    3. One member is appointed by the majority leader of the Idaho House of Representatives.
    4. One member is appointed by the minority leader of the Idaho House of Representatives.
    5. The chairs of the state's two largest political parties each appoint one member.

    According to the Idaho Constitution, no member may be an elected or appointed official while serving on the commission. The state constitution further requires that the commission produce draft congressional and state legislative maps within 90 days of the commission's formation. There is no explicit deadline for final plans.[15]

    The state constitution requires that state legislative districts "be contiguous, and that counties be preserved intact where possible." State statutes require that both congressional and state legislative districts meet the following criteria:[15]

    • County lines must be maintained "to the extent possible."
    • Districts must "preserve traditional neighborhoods, communities of interest, and (if possible) voting precinct boundaries."
    • Districts should not be "oddly shaped."
    • In districts comprising more than one county or a portion thereof, "those constituent pieces must also be connected by a state or federal highway."

    2020

    See also: Redistricting in Idaho after the 2020 census

    On November 12, 2021, the Idaho Independent Redistricting Commission formally submitted its final legislative map to the secretary of state. On November 10, 2021, the commission voted 6-0 in favor of the final legislative map.[16] The commission had earlier voted in favor of the map on November 5, 2021, but chose to recast their votes on November 10, 2021, due to concerns regarding Idaho's open meetings laws.[16][17][18] Idaho has 35 legislative districts, each of which elects one senator and two representatives.

    District map before and after 2020 redistricting

    Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

    Idaho State House Districts
    until November 30, 2022

    Click a district to compare boundaries.

    Idaho State House Districts
    starting December 1, 2022

    Click a district to compare boundaries.

    2010

    See also: Redistricting in Idaho after the 2010 census

    Idaho received its local census data on March 20, 2011. These tables show the change in population in the five largest cities and counties in Idaho from 2000-2010:[19]

    Top Five most populous cities
    City 2000 Population 2010 Population Percent change
    Boise City 185,787 205,671 10.7%
    Nampa 51,867 81,557 57.2%
    Meridian 34,919 75,092 115.0%
    Idaho Falls 50,730 56,813 12.0%
    Pocatello 51,466 54,255 5.4%
    Top Five most populous counties
    County 2000 Population 2010 Population Percent Change
    Ada 300,904 392,365 30.4%
    Canyon 131,441 188,923 43.7%
    Kootenai 108,685 138,494 27.4%
    Bonneville 82,522 104,234 26.3%
    Bannock 75,565 82,839 9.6%

    Each party on Idaho’s bipartisan redistricting commission released its legislative redistricting proposals in August of 2011. On August 17, 2011, the Idaho Commission on Reapportionment adjourned until August 30, citing progress on the maps. The commission did not agree to a new map of the state's legislative districts by the 5 p.m. deadline on September 6, 2011, and a reformed Reapportionment Commission was created. On October 14, 2011, the reformed commission unanimously adopted a plan for the new legislative districts, formally known as L-87.

    Sessions

    Legislation

    The legislation tracker below displays all legislation that the Idaho House of Representatives has approved in its most recent legislative session—this includes legislation that has been sent from the Senate to the House and legislation that has already been approved by the House and signed by the governor after its passage in the Senate. The table below includes the bill number, its name, progress, most recent action date, and sponsor. Scroll up and down and side to side to see more. Click the bill number to read the bill text and see its voting history. Click the headings to sort the content. Rearrange the order of the headings by clicking and dragging them. Click the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to search for specific terms. The legislation tracker is maintained and updated by BillTrack50.

    Dates of legislative sessions in Idaho by year

    2025

    See also: 2025 Idaho legislative session and Dates of 2025 state legislative sessions

    In 2025, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 6, 2025, and adjourn on April 10, 2025.

    Click [show] for past years' session dates.

    2024

    See also: 2024 Idaho legislative session and Dates of 2024 state legislative sessions

    In 2024, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 8, 2024, and adjourn on April 10, 2024.

    2023

    See also: 2023 Idaho legislative session and Dates of 2023 state legislative sessions

    In 2023, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 9, 2023, and adjourn on April 6, 2023.

    2022

    See also: 2022 Idaho legislative session and Dates of 2022 state legislative sessions

    In 2022, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 10, 2022, and adjourn on March 31, 2022.

    2021

    See also: 2021 Idaho legislative session and Dates of 2021 state legislative sessions

    In 2021, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 11, 2021, and adjourn on November 17, 2021.

    2020

    See also: 2020 Idaho legislative session and Dates of 2020 state legislative sessions

    In 2020, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 6, 2020, and adjourn on March 20, 2020.

    Effect of coronavirus pandemic

    See also: Changes to state legislative session dates in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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    Coronavirus pandemic
    Select a topic from the dropdown below to learn more.

    Several state legislatures had their sessions impacted as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The Idaho State Legislature convened a special session on August 24, 2020. The special session adjourned on August 26, 2020.

    2019

    See also: 2019 Idaho legislative session and Dates of 2019 state legislative sessions

    In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 7, 2019, through April 11, 2019.

    2018

    See also: 2018 Idaho legislative session and Dates of 2018 state legislative sessions

    In 2018, the legislature was in session from January 8, 2018, through March 28, 2018. To read about notable events and legislation from this session, click here.

    2017

    See also: Dates of 2017 state legislative sessions

    In 2017, the legislature was in session from January 9, 2017, through March 29, 2017.

    2016

    See also: Dates of 2016 state legislative sessions

    In 2016, the legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25.

    2015

    See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions

    In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11. The legislature had a one-day special session on May 18 about child support enforcement.

    Major issues in 2015

    Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included increased education funding, infrastructure improvements, tax reductions, government transparency, and additions to the state's Human Rights Act.[20]

    2014

    See also: Dates of 2014 state legislative sessions

    In 2014, the legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.

    Major issues in 2014

    Major issues during the 2014 legislative session included $350 million worth of educational improvements, the state-based health insurance exchange passed in 2013 and prison reforms.[21]

    2013

    See also: Dates of 2013 state legislative sessions

    In 2013, the legislature was in session from January 7 to April 4.

    Major issues in 2013

    Major issues during the 2013 legislative session included the creation of a state-controlled health exchange, school reform, business tax breaks, and ethics rules.[22]

    2012

    See also: Dates of 2012 state legislative sessions

    In 2012, the legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.

    Major issues in 2012

    Legislators considered setting up a state-based health care exchange as required under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Conservative legislators opposed to the law sought to set up a public-private ownership as a compromise, rather that risking the federal government setting up one on the state's behalf. The budget and public education reform were also major issues.[23]

    2011

    See also: Dates of 2011 state legislative sessions

    In 2011, the legislature was in session from January 10 through April 7.

    2010

    See also: Dates of 2010 state legislative sessions

    In 2010, the legislature was in session from January 11th to March 29th.

    About legislative sessions in Idaho

    The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution declares that any power not already given to the federal government is reserved to the states and the people.[24] State governments across the country use this authority to hold legislative sessions where a state's elected representatives meet for a period of time to draft and vote on legislation and set state policies on issues such as taxation, education, and government spending. The different types of legislation passed by a legislature may include resolutions, legislatively referred constitutional amendments, and bills that become law.

    Article III of the Idaho Constitution establishes when the Legislature is to be in session; section 8 of Article III allows the Legislature to change the starting date by law. According to 67-404 Idaho Code, the Idaho Legislature convenes annually at 12:00 noon on the Monday closest to the 9th of January. Section 8 also states that the Governor of Idaho can convene special sessions of the Legislature at any time.[25][26]

    Legislative roles and procedures

    Every state legislature throughout the country features its own internal procedures that it uses to govern itself and how it interacts with other parts of state government. Ballotpedia's coverage of internal state legislative procedures includes veto overrides, the role of the legislature in the state budget, procedures for filling membership vacancies, and redistricting.

    Veto overrides

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    See also: Veto overrides in state legislatures

    State legislatures can override governors' vetoes. Depending on the state, this can be done during the regular legislative session, in a special session following the adjournment of the regular session, or during the next legislative session. The rules for legislative overrides of gubernatorial vetoes in Idaho are listed below.

    How many legislators are required to vote for an override? Two-thirds of members present in both chambers.

    Two-thirds of members present in both chambers must vote to override a veto. If all members are in attendance, this is 47 of the 70 members in the Idaho House of Representatives and 24 of the 35 members in the Idaho State Senate. Idaho is one of 36 states that requires a two-thirds vote from both of its legislative chambers to override a veto.

    Authority: Article IV, Section 10 of the Idaho Constitution.

    "Every bill passed by the legislature shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the governor. If he approve, he shall sign it, and thereupon it shall become a law; but if he do not approve, he shall return it with his objections to the house in which it originated, which house shall enter the objections at large upon its journals and proceed to reconsider the bill. If then twothirds (2/3) of the members present agree to pass the same, it shall be sent, together with the objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered: and if approved by two-thirds (2/3) of the members present in that house, it shall become a law, notwithstanding the objections of the governor."

    Role in state budget

    See also: Idaho state budget and finances

    Idaho operates on an annual budget cycle with each fiscal year beginning in July. The sequence of key events in the budget process is as follows:[27]

    1. Budget instructions are sent to state agencies in July of the year preceding the start of the new fiscal year.
    2. State agencies submit their budget requests to the governor by September 1.
    3. The governor submits his or her proposed budget to the Idaho State Legislature five days after the session convenes in January.
    4. In February or March, the legislature adopts the budget. A simple majority is required to pass a budget.

    Idaho is one of 44 states in which the governor has line item veto authority.[27][28]

    The budget the governor proposes must be balanced. The legislature is constitutionally required to pass a balanced budget, and the governor must sign a balanced budget into law.[27]

    Committees

    See also: List of committees in Idaho state government

    Every state legislature and state legislative chamber in the country contains several legislative committees. These committees are responsible for studying, amending, and voting on legislation before it reaches the floor of a chamber for a full vote. The different types of committees include standing committees, select or special, and joint.

    • Standing committees are generally permanent committees, the names of which sometimes change from session to session.
    • Select or special committees are temporary committees formed to deal with specific issues such as recent legislation, major public policy or proposals, or investigations.
    • Joint committees are committees that feature members of both chambers of a legislature.

    Ballotpedia covers standing and joint committees. The Idaho House of Representatives has 15 standing committees:

    Constitutional amendments

    In every state but Delaware, voter approval is required to enact a constitutional amendment. In each state, the legislature has a process for referring constitutional amendments before voters. In 18 states, initiated constitutional amendments can be put on the ballot through a signature petition drive. There are also many other types of statewide measures.

    The methods in which the Idaho Constitution can be amended:

    See also: Article XX of the Idaho Constitution and Laws governing ballot measures in Idaho

    Article XX of the Idaho Constitution establishes two ways in which the constitution can be amended, either via legislatively referred constitutional amendments or constitutional conventions. Idaho does not feature the power of citizen initiative for initiated constitutional amendments.

    Legislature

    See also: Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

    A two-thirds (66.67%) vote is required during one legislative session for the Idaho State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 47 votes in the Idaho House of Representatives and 24 votes in the Idaho State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

    Convention

    See also: Convention-referred constitutional amendment

    According to Article XX of the Idaho Constitution, a constitutional convention can be called if two-thirds of the members of each house of the Idaho State Legislature vote to place before the people a question as to whether the people want to call a convention. If a majority of all the voters voting at the election vote for a convention, the legislature must arrange to have a convention.


    2026 measures:

    See also: Idaho 2026 ballot measures

    Certified:

    The following measures have been certified for the ballot.

    No measures to list


    Potential:

    The following measures have made it through one chamber—or one session for two session states—and may appear on the ballot in 2026.

    No measures to list

    2025 measures:

    Below is a list of measures that were referred to the 2025 ballot by the legislature or that have made it approximately halfway through the process in the legislature for referral to the ballot in 2025.

    See also: 2025 ballot measures

    Certified:

    The following measures have been certified for the ballot.

    No measures to list


    Potential:

    The following measures have made it through one chamber—or one session for two session states—and may appear on the ballot in 2025.

    No measures to list

    See also

    Elections Idaho State Government State Legislatures State Politics

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    Footnotes

    1. Idaho State Legislature, "Idaho’s Citizen Legislature," accessed February 15, 2021
    2. National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
    3. Idaho Constitution, "Article III, Section 3," accessed December 18, 2019
    4. Idaho Legislature, "Article III Legislative Department - Section 6," accessed January 25, 2023
    5. ‘’The Office of the Governor,’’ “Proclamation,” accessed April 24, 2020
    6. Idaho Secretary of State, "Elections - 2018 Primary and General Election Calendar," accessed August 7, 2017
    7. Follow the Money: "Idaho House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
    8. Follow the Money, "Idaho 2008 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
    9. Follow the Money, "Idaho 2006 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
    10. Follow the Money, "Idaho 2004 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
    11. Follow the Money, "Idaho 2002 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
    12. Follow the Money, "Idaho 2000 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
    13. Idaho Legislature, "Idaho Statutes," accessed January 23, 2024 (Statute 59-904A)
    14. All About Redistricting, "Who draws the lines?" accessed March 25, 2015
    15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 All About Redistricting, "Idaho," accessed April 20, 2015
    16. 16.0 16.1 Boise State Public Radio, "Commission for reappointment recasts votes on Idaho’s new political district maps," Nov. 11, 2021
    17. FiveThirtyEight, "The partisan breakdown of Idaho’s new map," accessed Nov. 16, 2021
    18. Boise State Public Radio, "Final iterations of Idaho's districting maps are proposed," Nov. 7, 2021
    19. U.S. Census Bureau, "Idaho Custom tables 2010," accessed March 10, 2011
    20. Teton Valley News, "A sneak peek at the 2015 legislature," January 8, 2015
    21. spokesman.com, "Idaho’s 2014 legislative session underscored by election," January 5, 2014
    22. Idaho Statesman, "Otter facing battles within GOP as Legislature convenes," January 7, 2013
    23. Times News Magic Valley, "See What the Idaho Legislature's Toughest Issues Are This Session," January 9, 2012
    24. Find Law, "Tenth Amendment - U.S. Constitution," accessed May 20, 2017
    25. Idaho Secretary of State, "The Constitution of the State of Idaho," accessed August 8, 2013
    26. Idaho State Legislature, "Title 67; State Government and State Affairs," accessed August 8, 2013
    27. 27.0 27.1 27.2 National Association of State Budget Officers, "Budget Processes in the States, Spring 2021," accessed January 24, 2023
    28. National Conference of State Legislatures, "Separation of Powers: Executive Veto Powers," accessed January 26, 2024

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