Idaho State Senate | |
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| Idaho State Legislature | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
New session started | January 7, 2019 |
| Leadership | |
Janice McGeachin (R) since January 7, 2019 | |
President pro Tempore | Brent Hill (R) since 2011 |
Majority Leader | Chuck Winder (R) |
Minority Leader | Michelle Stennett (D) since 2012 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 35 |
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Political groups | Majority
Minority
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Length of term | 2 years |
| Authority | Article IV, Idaho Constitution |
| Salary | $16,438/year + per diem |
| Elections | |
Last election | November 6, 2018 (35 seats) |
Next election | November 3, 2020 (35 seats) |
| Redistricting | Idaho Redistricting Commission |
| Meeting place | |
| State Senate Chamber Idaho State Capitol Boise, Idaho | |
| Website | |
| Idaho Senate | |
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State Senate Chamber at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise
The Idaho Senate is the upper chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 35 Senators elected to two-year terms,[1] each representing a district of the state. The Senate meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho.[2]
Composition of the Senate
Since 1960, the Idaho Senate has been controlled by the Republican Party.[3] Since December 1, 2018, Republicans have held 27 seats and Democrats have 7.
| Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Democratic | |||
| 52nd Legislature (1992–1994) | 23 | 12 | 35 | |
| 53rd Legislature (1994–1996) | 27 | 8 | 35 | |
| 54th Legislature (1996–1998) | 30 | 5 | 35 | |
| 55th Legislature (1998–2000) | 31 | 4 | 35 | |
| 56th Legislature (2000–2002) | 32 | 3 | 35 | |
| 57th through 63rd Legislature (2002–2016) | 28 | 7 | 35 | |
| 64th Legislature (2016–2018) | 29 | 6 | 35 | |
| 65th and 66th Legislature (2018–present) | 28 | 7 | 35 | |
| Current Voting Share | 80% | 20% | ||
Leadership of the 66th Legislature
| Position | Name | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| President/Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | Janice McGeachin | Republican | – |
| President Pro Tempore | Chuck Winder | Republican | 20 |
| Majority Leader | Kelly Anthon | Republican | 27 |
| Assistant Majority Leader | Abby Lee | Republican | 9 |
| Majority Caucus Chair | Mark Harris | Republican | 32 |
| Minority Leader | Michelle Stennett | Democratic | 26 |
| Assistant Minority Leader | Grant Burgoyne | Democratic | 16 |
| Minority Caucus Chair | Janie Ward-Engelking | Democratic | 18 |
Committee Chairs of the 66th Legislature
| Committee | Chairman | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Affairs | Republican | ||
| Commerce and Human Resources | Republican | ||
| Education | Republican | ||
| Finance | Republican | ||
| Health and Welfare | Republican | ||
| Judiciary and Rules | Republican | ||
| Local Government and Taxation | Republican | ||
| Resources and Environment | Republican | ||
| State Affairs | Republican | ||
| Transportation | Republican |
Members of the Idaho Senate
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Current composition.
| District | Representative | Party | Residence | Counties Represented |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Woodward | Republican | Sandpoint | Bonner, Boundary |
| 2 | Steve Vick | Republican | Dalton Gardens | Kootenai |
| 3 | Peter Riggs | Republican | Post Falls | Kootenai |
| 4 | Mary Souza | Republican | Coeur d'Alene | Kootenai |
| 5 | David Nelson | Democrat | Moscow | Benewah, Latah |
| 6 | Dan G. Johnson | Republican | Lewiston | Lewis, Nez Perce |
| 7 | Carl Crabtree | Republican | Grangeville | Bonner, Clearwater, Idaho, Shoshone |
| 8 | Steven Thayn | Republican | Emmett | Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi, Valley |
| 9 | Abby Lee | Republican | Fruitland | Adams, Payette, Washington |
| 10 | Jim Rice | Republican | Caldwell | Canyon |
| 11 | Patti Anne Lodge | Republican | Huston | Canyon |
| 12 | Todd Lakey | Republican | Nampa | Canyon |
| 13 | Jeff Agenbroad | Republican | Nampa | Canyon |
| 14 | C. Scott Grow | Republican | Eagle | Ada |
| 15 | Fred Martin | Republican | Boise | Ada |
| 16 | Grant Burgoyne | Democrat | Boise | Ada |
| 17 | Alison Rabe | Democrat | Boise | Ada |
| 18 | Janie Ward-Engelking | Democrat | Boise | Ada |
| 19 | Melissa Wintrow | Democrat | Boise | Ada |
| 20 | Chuck Winder | Republican | Boise | Ada |
| 21 | Regina Bayer | Republican | Meridian | Ada |
| 22 | Lori Den Hartog | Republican | Nampa | Ada |
| 23 | Christy Zito | Republican | Hammett | Elmore, Owyhee, Twin Falls |
| 24 | Lee Heider | Republican | Twin Falls | Twin Falls |
| 25 | Jim Patrick | Republican | Twin Falls | Jerome, Twin Falls |
| 26 | Michelle Stennett | Democrat | Ketchum | Blaine, Camas, Gooding, Lincoln |
| 27 | Kelly Anthon | Republican | Declo | Cassia, Minidoka |
| 28 | Jim Guthrie | Republican | McCammon | Bannock, Power |
| 29 | Mark Nye | Democrat | Pocatello | Bannock |
| 30 | Kevin Cook | Republican | Idaho Falls | Bonneville |
| 31 | Steve Bair | Republican | Blackfoot | Bingham |
| 32 | Mark Harris | Republican | Soda Springs | Bear Lake, Bonneville, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Teton |
| 33 | Dave Lent | Republican | Idaho Falls | Bonneville |
| 34 | Doug Ricks | Republican | Rexburg | Madison, Bonneville |
| 35 | Van Burtenshaw | Republican | Terreton | Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson |
Past composition of the Senate
See also
References
- ^ "Constitution of the State of Idaho". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ^ "Senate – Idaho State Legislature". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ Cotterell, Adam (May 13, 2014). "How Idaho Became A One Party State". Retrieved April 19, 2017.
External links
- Idaho State Legislature official government website
- State Senate of Idaho at Project Vote Smart
- Idaho Senate at Ballotpedia