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James D. Ruchti

James D. Ruchti

Senator
Idaho SD-029
Democrat
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10%
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2025-2026 Sessions

Idaho: Senate
Score: 9

Ban on Funding Teacher’s Unions

Prohibits the use of taxpayer resources to support teacher's unions.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
H0516 Passed 20 to 14 on 4/1/2026 See First Amendment 14th Amendment

Embracing Stablecoin

Establishes a legal and regulatory framework for the issuance and use of payment stablecoins in Idaho.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
S1423 Passed 22 to 13 on 3/27/2026 See Article I Section 8 Fourth Amendment

Foreign-law Ban

Prohibits Idaho courts from enforcing or applying foreign laws.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
H0602 Passed 28 to 6 on 3/24/2026 See Article VI 14th Amendment 10th Amendment

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 Vote Cast: Yes
S1326 Passed 30 to 5 on 3/9/2026 See Fourth Amendment 14th Amendment 10th Amendment

Embracing Cloud Seeding

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

Budget Reduction

Reduces state appropriations for fiscal year 2026 by approximately $193 million.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No Benefit per household: +$256.00/year
S1331 Passed 18 to 17 on 3/2/2026 See 10th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Prohibiting DEI in Higher Education

Prohibits "diversity, equity, and inclusion" policies or activities at public institutions of higher education.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
S1198 Roll Call 1537403 Passed 23 to 12 on 4/4/2025 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

\"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 Vote Cast: Yes
S1199 Roll Call 1532071 Passed 26 to 9 on 3/31/2025 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

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 Vote Cast: No
H96 Roll Call 1527882 Passed 20 to 11 on 3/26/2025 See Declaration of Independence

Execution by Firing Squad

Designates execution by firing squad as the primary method of administering the death penalty.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
H37 Roll Call 1506637 Passed 28 to 7 on 3/5/2025 See Fifth Amendment Eighth Amendment 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment

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 Vote Cast: No Benefit per household: +$365.00/year
H40 Roll Call 1504438 Passed 27 to 8 on 3/4/2025 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence
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