2025 Idaho Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Idaho Legislature in 2025 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. Reducing State Income Taxes

Reduces Idaho's income tax rate on individual and corporations to 5.3%, while eliminating the calculation of capital gains or losses for precious metals.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Benefit per household: +$365.00/year
H40 Roll Call 1504438 Passed 27 to 8 on Mar 4, 2025 See Fifth Amendment, 14th Amendment, and Declaration of Independence

2. Execution by Firing Squad

Designates execution by firing squad as the primary method of administering the death penalty.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
H37 Roll Call 1506637 Passed 28 to 7 on Mar 5, 2025 See Fifth Amendment, Eighth Amendment, 14th Amendment, and Ninth Amendment

3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag

Bans state and local governmental entities from displaying the LGBTQ+ "Pride" flag and other non-official flags.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
H96 Roll Call 1527882 Passed 20 to 11 on Mar 26, 2025 See Declaration of Independence

4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors

Would exempt informed parental consent for health care in situations that involve a minor child who is "pregnant or has a child," has a "psychological illness or injury," or is "accessing the services of the Idaho crisis and suicide hotline."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
S1199 Roll Call 1532071 Passed 26 to 9 on Mar 31, 2025 See Fifth Amendment, Ninth Amendment, 14th Amendment, and Declaration of Independence

5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education

Prohibits "diversity, equity, and inclusion" policies or activities at public institutions of higher education.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
S1198 Roll Call 1537403 Passed 23 to 12 on Apr 4, 2025 See Fifth Amendment, 14th Amendment, and Declaration of Independence

6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens

Makes illegal aliens ineligible for certain "public benefits."
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
H135 Roll Call 1532746 Passed 26 to 9 on Apr 1, 2025 See Article VI and 10th Amendment

How did they vote?

Ben  Adams
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Kelly A. Anthon
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Treg A. Bernt
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Carl  Bjerke
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Camille  Blaylock
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Van  Burtenshaw
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Cindy  Carlson
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Kevin  Cook
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Lori  Den Hartog
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Daniel  Foreman
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Codi  Galloway
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Scott  Grow
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Jim K. Guthrie
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Mark  Harris
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-035
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Phil  Hart
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Josh  Keyser
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Josh  Kohl
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Todd M. Lakey
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Brian  Lenney
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Dave  Lent
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Tammy  Nichols
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Douglas M. Okuniewicz
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Alison  Rabe
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Doug  Ricks
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
James D. Ruchti
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Carrie  Semmelroth
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-017
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Brandon  Shippy
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Ron C. Taylor
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Ben  Toews
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Julie  VanOrden
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Janie  Ward-Engelking
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-018
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Melissa  Wintrow
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
James W. Woodward
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Christy  Zito
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
Glenneda  Zuiderveld
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Reducing State Income Taxes
2. Execution by Firing Squad
3. Ban on LGBTQ+ "Pride" Flag
4. "Morning-After" Pill for Minors
5. Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education
6. Ending "Public Benefits" to Illegal Aliens
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