2023 ID Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Idaho Legislature in 2023 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. Education Savings Accounts

The "Freedom in Education Savings Accounts (FIE)" bill would have created savings accounts for Idaho families' K-12 age children.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
S1038 Roll Call 1262221 Rejected 12 to 23 on Feb 27, 2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

2. Student IDs

Removes student IDs as a valid form of voter identification.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
H0124 Roll Call 1272416 Passed 28 to 7 on Mar 9, 2023 See Article I Section 4 10th Amendment 14th Amendment

3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act

Amends the existing state ban on female genital mutilation to also include puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex reassignment surgeries when administered to children struggling with gender dysphoria.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
H0071 Roll Call 1285807 Passed 22 to 12 on Mar 27, 2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

4. Childcare Grant

Provides $28,025,000 one-time for childcare grants. Additionally, this bill also includes a reduction of $14,394,000 to the Department of Health and Welfare in the Division of Welfare.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$20.74/year
S1203 Roll Call 1285996 Passed 21 to 14 on Mar 27, 2023 See Article I Section 8 10th Amendment

5. Scrap Dealers Act

Adds catalytic converters to the list for documentation under the Idaho Scrap Dealers Act.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
H0142 Roll Call 1286913 Passed 29 to 4 on Mar 28, 2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

6. Privacy & Gun Rights

Prohibits credit card companies from assigning a unique credit card code to firearms retailers that sell weapons and ammunition.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
H0295 Roll Call 1288112 Passed 34 to 1 on Mar 29, 2023 See First Amendment Second Amendment Fourth Amendment 14th Amendment

How did they vote?

Ben  Adams
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Kelly A. Anthon
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Treg A. Bernt
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Carl  Bjerke
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Van  Burtenshaw
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Cindy  Carlson
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Kevin  Cook
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Lori  Den Hartog
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Daniel  Foreman
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Scott  Grow
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Jim K. Guthrie
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Mark  Harris
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-035
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Phil  Hart
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Linda Hartgen
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Scott Herndon
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
James Rick Just
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Todd M. Lakey
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Abby Lee
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Brian  Lenney
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Dave  Lent
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Tammy  Nichols
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Douglas M. Okuniewicz
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Alison  Rabe
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Doug  Ricks
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
James D. Ruchti
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Geoff Schroeder
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Carrie  Semmelroth
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-017
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Ron C. Taylor
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Ben  Toews
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Christopher Trakel
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Julie  VanOrden
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Janie  Ward-Engelking
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-018
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Charles Winder
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Melissa  Wintrow
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
Glenneda  Zuiderveld
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Education Savings Accounts
2. Student IDs
3. Vulnerable Child Protection Act
4. Childcare Grant
5. Scrap Dealers Act
6. Privacy & Gun Rights
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