Privacy & Gun Rights  |  H0295

H295 is known as the 2nd Amendment Privacy Act, which prohibits credit card companies from assigning a unique credit card code to firearms retailers that sell weapons and ammunition.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed H295 on March 30, 2023 by a vote of 65 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the workaround by credit card companies to track ammunition and firearms purchases violates several constitutionally-protected rights, including the First, Second and Fourth Amendments. This is a large invasion of privacy, opens the door for illegal searches, and potentially deters people from making firearm purchases.

Sound Money  |  H0180

H180 would have authorized the State of Idaho to hold gold and silver reserves.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed H180 on March 2, 2023 by a vote of 40 to 29. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this strengthens monetary values in Idaho and is another step closer to returning the gold standard.

Ranked Choice Voting Ban  |  H0179

H179 prohibits the use of ranked choice voting in Idaho.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed H179 on March 7, 2023 by a vote of 56 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because ranked choice voting undermines the electorate’s ability to choose the best candidate in elections, threatens election integrity, and is designed to elect moderate-to-leftist politicians, which generally means they do not wholeheartedly adhere to the Constitution.

Scrap Dealers  |  H0142

H142 amends the Idaho Scrap Dealers Act, which requires scrap dealers to maintain a precise documentation of every transaction related to nonferrous metals. Such metals encompass aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, tin, as well as valuable precious metals. This law adds catalytic converters to the list for documentation.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed H142 on March 20, 2023 by a vote of 63 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the Idaho Scrap Dealers Act interferes with commerce, and adding items to that list furthers that interference. No person or business shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, which is covered under the fifth and 14th Amendments.

Vaccines  |  S1130

S1130 establishes limitations on the ability of private and public entities to impose a requirement that individuals receive a coronavirus vaccination.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed S1130 on March 30, 2023 by a vote of 43 to 27. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions should not be the object of government, nor be under its federal, state, or local jurisdictions in the United States. Forcing an individual to produce their vaccination status would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Childcare Grant  |  S1203

S1203 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.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed S1203 on March 28, 2023 by a vote of 43 to 27. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is not the government’s or taxpayers’ responsibility to fund everyone else’s childcare. This type of grant resembles socialism by subsidizing childcare, which interferes with the free market economy.

Privacy & Gun Rights  |  H0295

H295 is known as the 2nd Amendment Privacy Act, which prohibits credit card companies from assigning a unique credit card code to firearms retailers that sell weapons and ammunition.

The Idaho State Senate passed H295 on March 29, 2023 by a vote of 34 to 1We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the workaround by credit card companies to track ammunition and firearms purchases violates several constitutionally-protected rights, including the First, Second and Fourth Amendments. This is a large invasion of privacy, opens the door for illegal searches, and potentially deters people from making firearm purchases.

Education Savings Accounts  |  S1038

S1038 is the “Freedom in Education Savings Accounts (FIE)” bill and would have created savings
accounts for Idaho families’ K-12 children. The act would allow government funds to “follow students” to any school of their choosing.

The Idaho State Senate rejected S1038 on February 27, 2023 by a vote of 12 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the nays because all government money comes with strings attached. ESAs might sound good in theory, but they expand government involvement into all aspects of education — including homeschools and religious schools — and can potentially affect rules and curriculum. We encourage all parents to get their children out of the government school system and instead pursue sound alternatives such as homeschooling and patriotic private schools, where government funds are not involved.

Student IDs  |  H0124

H124 removes student IDs as a valid form of voter identification.

The Idaho State Senate passed H124 on March 9, 2023 by a vote of 28 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because strengthening our voter ID laws is crucial to preserving our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. It would be an infringement on our rights to allow any ineligible elector to vote and student IDs are not sound forms of identification.

Scrap Dealers Act  |  H0142

H142 amends the Idaho Scrap Dealers Act, which requires scrap dealers to maintain a precise documentation of every transaction related to nonferrous metals. Such metals encompass aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, tin, as well as valuable precious metals. This law adds catalytic converters to the list for documentation.

The Idaho State Senate passed H142 on March 28, 2023 by a vote of 29 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the Idaho Scrap Dealers Act interferes with commerce, and adding items to that list furthers that interference. No person or business shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, which is covered under the fifth and 14th Amendments.

Vulnerable Child Protection Act  |  H0071

H71 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.

The Idaho State Senate passed H71 on March 27, 2023 by a vote of 22 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Marxists and Leftists are pushing their woke agenda — telling everyone that one can choose their own gender and decide what their pronouns are. They are pushing this on younger generations, which is pure indoctrination.

Childcare Grant  |  S1203

S1203 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.

The Idaho State Senate passed S1203 on March 27, 2023 by a vote of 21 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is not the government’s or taxpayers’ responsibility to fund everyone else’s childcare. This type of grant resembles socialism by subsidizing childcare, which interferes with the free market economy.

Expanding Warrantless Arrests  |  SJR104

SJR104 allows police to make warrantless misdemeanor arrests on the supposition of criminal behavior, even if no criminal activity is observed.

The Idaho State Senate passed SJR104 on March 18, 2020 by a vote of 17 to 15 (though the resolution later failed). We have assigned pluses to the nays because this resolution represents a worrying enhancement of government’s ability to deprive citizens of liberty. Under this statute, a police officer is emboldened to make a misdemeanor arrest if he or she determines there is a “substantial chance” of criminal activity. Removing the check that an officer must have observed criminal activity will lead to police abuses and the detention of the innocent. The 4th amendment of the U.S. Constitution unambiguously protects against “unreasonable searches and seizures.”

State Sovereignty  |  H0454

HB454 makes the Federal Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired the sole agency responsible for the vocation and other rehabilitation of the blind, which is provided in the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and requires the state to comply with all subsequent amendments.

The Idaho State Senate passed HB545 on February 8, 2022 by a vote of 28 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the legislature is giving up state sovereignty and giving the federal government more control. The U.S. Constitution does not authorize the Federal Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired, and the Legislature is disregarding the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution.

State Sovereignty  |  H0454

HB454 makes the Federal Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired the sole agency responsible for the vocation and other rehabilitation of the blind, which is provided in the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and requires the state to comply with all subsequent amendments.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed HB545 on January 31, 2022 by a vote of 40 to 30. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the legislature is giving up state sovereignty and giving the federal government more control. The U.S. Constitution does not authorize the Federal Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired, and the Legislature is disregarding the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution.

Government Housing  |  H0701

H701 allocates American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to create grants for nonprofit developers to create affordable housing. This is a government-controlled housing program that benefits very low income individuals and is a large expansion of government.

The Idaho State Senate passed H701 on March 22, 2022 by a vote of 26 to 9.  We have assigned pluses to the nays because this law greatly expands the size of government, creating a program that only benefits one faction of the population. The federal government unconstitutionally passed the American Rescue Plan Act. On top of that, the drivers of this believe that housing is a human right as stated in Article 25 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Rights.

Loan Repayment Program  |  S1287

S1287 would have allocated money to fund education debts for nurses committing to practice in designated rural health shortage areas that have limited access to hospitals in Idaho.  This bill provides $25,000 per year for 10 applicants in the state.

The Idaho State Senate shot down S1287 on February 23, 2022 by a vote of 14 to 17. We have assigned the pluses to the nays because subsidized loans are a way government interferes in the free market economy. Subsidies make individuals more reliable on government assistance and when the government has their hand in things they shouldn’t, the people lose more control and freedom.

Governor’s Emergency Powers  |  S1217

S1217 places a 90 day limit on a governor’s emergency powers granted during an extreme state of emergency.  The legislature in session can revoke those powers.  This legislation also prohibits forcing healthy individuals to quarantine.

The Idaho State Senate passed S1217 on May 5, 2021 by a vote of 28 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because our founding fathers believed that checks and balances in government are essential to keeping our elected officials in check with the Constitution and to prevent any unconstitutional government overreach. Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, requires a limitation and separation of powers.

Gun Rights – Nullification  |  S1205

S1205 expands the prohibition on firearms and their components from confiscation enforcement from new federal executive orders and prohibiting Idaho government entities from assisting in the enforcement of new federal actions regarding firearms.

The Idaho State Senate passed on S1205 on April 20, 2021 by a vote of 28 to 7.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. Furthermore, under Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, states have a duty to nullify infringements by the federal government.

Martial Law  |  S1136

S1136 prohibits the Governor from suspending Idaho code except in extreme situations.  Furthermore, this legislation caps emergency declarations to 60 days. It protects individuals right to assemble, exercise their religious rights, and protect the right to bear arms during an emergency.

The Idaho State Senate passed S1136 on April 9, 2021 by a vote of 28 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because whether there is a state of emergency or not, our constitutional rights as U.S. citizens should not be infringed upon.  These protections listed in this legislation are all protected under the Bill of Rights in the Constitution.

Voter ID  |  H0761

H761 strengthens the list of required documents to register to vote, to prove applicants’ identity, address, and citizenship. It also removes the option of signing an affidavit to prove one’s identity when voting in lieu of providing definitive identification. Additionally, requires new driver’s licenses and ID cards to have “USA” printed on them if the applicant is a U.S. citizen to differentiate between citizens and noncitizens more easily. Lastly, it removes student IDs as a valid form of identification to vote, ending a loophole that allowed out-of-state student to vote in Idaho.

The Idaho State House or Representatives passed H761 on March 14, 2022 by a vote of 47 to 21.  We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because strengthening our voter ID and election registration laws are crucial in the preservation of our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. It would be an infringement on our rights to allow any ineligible elector to vote.

Prohibit Reassignment Surgery on Minors  |  H0675

H675 makes it a felony for parents of trans children to receive puberty blockers and other hormonal treatments from their medical provider. This bill also prohibits doctors from performing sex reassignment surgery on minors.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed H675 on March 8, 2022 by a vote of 55 to 13.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas for years. This indoctrination is letting people believe that they can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders. Minors are not old enough to consent and should not be able to choose to be something that they are scientifically not.

Emergency Order Termination  |  HCR040

HCR40 terminated the long lasting COVID-19 emergency order implemented by the governor on March 13, 2020. The Governor’s extreme emergency declaration was used to slow the spread of the coronavirus and to protect the most vulnerable in society. The Governor violated the law by extending the order for longer than 30 days.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed HCR40 on March 7, 2022 by a vote of 42 to 25. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the republican form of government in Idaho, which is guaranteed to each state under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, requires a limitation and separation of powers. Our founding fathers believed that checks and balances in government are essential to keeping our elected officials in check with the Constitution to prevent any unconstitutional government overreach.

Gun Rights  |  H0475

H475 allows a group of people to assemble with firearms or parade in public with firearms. Under current state statute, it is illegal for people to “associate together as a military company or organization” or “parade in public with firearms in any city or town of this state” unless they are “called into service of the state.” Ultimately, this bill allows for private militias to protect against tyranny.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed H475 on February 23, 2022 by a vote of 57 to 13.  We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The Constitution does not state where you can or cannot possess a firearm or limit how many people can gather with them. 

Mask Mandate Ban  |  H0631

H631 prohibits local governments, health officers or the state from mandating facemasks, face shields, or any other face coverings for the purpose of the prevention the spread of a contagious illness or disease.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed H631 on February 21, 2022 by a vote of 46 to 24. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because individuals have the right to decide what is best for their health and their safety. The government has no right to force someone to implement these draconian orders. This is a violation of an individual’s fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights.

Fairness in Women’s Sports  |  H0500

HB500 prevents biological males from participating in women’s sports.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed HB500 on March 18, 2020 by a vote of 54 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill defends women’s organized sports in public institutions from unfair and inappropriate participation by biological men. This bill asserts that there are “inherent differences between men and women…which result in men being able to generate higher speed and power during physical activity.” This bold bill is a strong defense of the integrity of women’s games while pushing back on the radical gender ideology overtaking our public and private institutions.

Targeting Credit Unions  |  H0473

HB473 changes regulations as related to credit unions, but not financial institutions more generally.

The Idaho State Senate passed HB473 on March 17, 2020 by a vote of 22 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill creates onerous new legal and administrative burdens on credit unions. This bill would hold credit unions to a different and higher standard than for-profit financial institutions and conventional banks. This bill expands the power of the state to investigate credit unions, their service providers, and even their customers. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,” is guaranteed in the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Fairness in Women’s Sports  |  H0500

HB500 prevents biological males from participating in women’s sports.

The Idaho State Senate passed HB500 on March 16, 2020 by a vote of 24 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill defends women’s sports, if sponsored by public institutions, from the unfair competition that occurs when biological males compete against women. This bill asserts that there are “inherent differences between men and women…which result in men being able to generate higher speed and power during physical activity.”

Targeting Credit Unions  |  H0473

HB473 changes regulations as related to credit unions, but not financial institutions more generally.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed HB473 on March 3, 2020 by a vote of 51 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill creates onerous new legal and administrative burdens on credit unions. This bill would hold credit unions to a different and higher standard than for-profit financial institutions and conventional banks. This bill also expands the power of the state to investigate credit unions, their service providers, and even their customers. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,” is guaranteed in the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Government Data Collection  |  H0432

HB432 creates the Criminal Justice Integrated Data System and the Data Oversight Council.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed HB432 on February 28, 2020 by a vote of 35 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill would create an unnecessary new government program called the Criminal Justice Integrated Data System. It is designed to house and transmit sensitive information between government agencies. This new program requires dedicated staffing and financial expenditure, while also creating new security vulnerabilities. It represents an unnecessary – and potentially dangerous – expansion of government.

Strengthening Concealed Carry  |  H0206

HB206 lowers the age limit for concealed carrying of a handgun inside of city limits.

The Idaho State Senate passed HB206 on March 27, 2019 by a vote of 28 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the yeas this bill is a win for gun rights. The right to own, possess, and carry a firearm is enshrined absolutely in the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Additionally, this bill is a common-sense measure that would standardize concealed carry law by making existing rules apply statewide.

Expanding Public School Bureaucracy  |  S1029

SB1029 would expand public school administrative bureaucracy in the form of creating a “School Turnaround Committee” in failing schools.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed SB1029 on March 22, 2019 by a vote of 20 to 49. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill would mandate that failing Idaho public schools individually hire a “School Turnaround Professional,” and form a “School Turnaround Committee.” It would also create a statewide “School Leadership Development Program” to hire and train new bureaucrats. Public schools are failing in America, in part, due to bureaucratic excess. This bill attempts to fix a school system by doubling down on an existing problem.

Strengthening Concealed Carry  |  H0206

HB206 lowers the age limit for concealed carrying of a handgun inside of city limits.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed HB206 on March 14, 2019 by a vote of 53 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the yeas this bill is a win for gun rights. The right to own, possess, and carry a firearm is enshrined absolutely in the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Additionally, this bill is a common-sense measure that would standardize concealed carry law by making existing rules apply statewide.

Banning Partial-Birth Abortion  |  S1049

SB1049 augments an existing ban on partial-birth abortions by updating the code to make the ban enforceable.

The Idaho State House of Representatives passed SB1049 on March 1, 2019 by a vote of 50 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the U.S. Congress determined that partial-birth abortion is “a gruesome and inhumane procedure that is never medically necessary and should be prohibited.” Though this bill does not protect the unborn absolutely, it is a step in the direction of respecting life. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Expanding Public School Bureaucracy  |  S1029

SB1029 would expand public school administrative bureaucracy in the form of creating a “School Turnaround Committee” in failing schools.

The Idaho State Senate passed SB1029 on February 15, 2019 by a vote of 22 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill would mandate that failing Idaho public schools individually hire a “School Turnaround Professional,” and form a “School Turnaround Committee.” It would also create a statewide “School Leadership Development Program” to hire and train new bureaucrats. Public schools are failing in America, in part, due to bureaucratic excess. This bill attempts to fix a school system by doubling down on an existing problem.

Banning Partial-Birth Abortion  |  S1049

SB1049 rewrites an existing ban on partial-birth abortions to make the ban enforceable.

The Idaho State Senate passed SB1049 on February 14, 2019 by a vote of 29 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the U.S. Congress determined that partial-birth abortion is “a gruesome and inhumane procedure that is never medically necessary and should be prohibited.” Though this bill does not protect the unborn absolutely, it is a step in the direction of respecting life. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.