2026 ID Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Idaho State Legislature in 2026 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

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Senate Votes

1. Budget Reduction

Reduces state appropriations for fiscal year 2026 by approximately $193 million.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Benefit per household: +$256.00/year
S1331 Passed 18 to 17 on Mar 2, 2026 See 10th Amendment Declaration of Independence

2. Embracing Cloud Seeding

Authorizes the Idaho Water Resource Board to oversee cloud-seeding programs.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
S1269 Passed 25 to 9 on Mar 3, 2026 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

3. Property Rights

Strengthens private-property rights by prohibiting government employees from entering private land without the property owner's consent or a valid search warrant.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
S1326 Passed 30 to 5 on Mar 9, 2026 See Fourth Amendment 14th Amendment 10th Amendment

4. Foreign-law Ban

Prohibits Idaho courts from enforcing or applying foreign laws.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
H0602 Passed 28 to 6 on Mar 24, 2026 See Article VI 14th Amendment 10th Amendment

5. Embracing Stablecoin

Establishes a legal and regulatory framework for the issuance and use of payment stablecoins in Idaho.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
S1423 Passed 22 to 13 on Mar 27, 2026 See Article I Section 8 Fourth Amendment

6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions

Prohibits the use of taxpayer resources to support teacher's unions.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
H0516 Passed 20 to 14 on Apr 1, 2026 See First Amendment 14th Amendment

How did they vote?

Ben  Adams
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Kelly A. Anthon
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Treg A. Bernt
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Carl  Bjerke
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Camille  Blaylock
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Van  Burtenshaw
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Cindy  Carlson
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Kevin  Cook
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Lori  Den Hartog
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Daniel  Foreman
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Codi  Galloway
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Scott  Grow
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Jim K. Guthrie
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Mark  Harris
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-035
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Phil  Hart
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Josh  Keyser
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Josh  Kohl
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Todd M. Lakey
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Brian  Lenney
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Dave  Lent
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Tammy  Nichols
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Douglas M. Okuniewicz
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Alison  Rabe
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Doug  Ricks
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
James D. Ruchti
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Carrie  Semmelroth
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-017
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Brandon  Shippy
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Ron C. Taylor
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Ben  Toews
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Julie  VanOrden
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Janie  Ward-Engelking
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-018
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Melissa  Wintrow
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
James W. Woodward
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Christy  Zito
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
Glenneda  Zuiderveld
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Budget Reduction
2. Embracing Cloud Seeding
3. Property Rights
4. Foreign-law Ban
5. Embracing Stablecoin
6. Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions
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