Idaho Senate
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]
Idaho State Senate | |
|---|---|
| Idaho State Legislature | |
 | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
New session started | January 2, 2023 |
| Leadership | |
Majority Leader | |
Minority Leader | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 35 |
 | |
Political groups | Majority
Minority |
Length of term | 2 years |
| Authority | Article IV, Idaho Constitution |
| Salary | $16,684/year + per diem |
| Elections | |
Last election | November 8, 2022 (35 seats) |
Next election | November 5, 2024 (35 seats) |
| Redistricting | Idaho Redistricting Commission |
| Meeting place | |
| State Senate Chamber Idaho State Capitol Boise, Idaho | |
| Website | |
| Idaho Senate | |
State Senate Chamber at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise
Composition of the Senate
Since 1992, the Idaho Senate has been controlled by the Republican Party.[3]
| 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 through 67th Legislature (2018–present) | 28 | 7 | 35 | |
| Current Voting Share | 80% | 20% | ||
Leadership of the 68th Legislature
| Position | Name | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| President/Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | Scott Bedke | 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 | 35 |
| Minority Leader | Melissa Wintrow | Democratic | 19 |
| Assistant Minority Leader | James Ruchti | Democratic | 29 |
| Minority Caucus Chair | Janie Ward-Engelking | Democratic | 18 |
Committee Chairs of the 66th Legislature
| Committee | Chairman | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Affairs | Van Burtenshaw | Republican | 35 |
| Commerce and Human Resources | Jim Patrick | Republican | 25 |
| Education | Steven Thayn | Republican | 8 |
| Finance | Steve Bair | Republican | 31 |
| Health and Welfare | Fred Martin | Republican | 15 |
| Judiciary and Rules | Todd Lakey | Republican | 12 |
| Local Government and Taxation | Jim Rice | Republican | 10 |
| Resources and Environment | Steve Vick | Republican | 2 |
| State Affairs | Patti Anne Lodge | Republican | 11 |
| Transportation | Lori Den Hartog | Republican | 22 |
Members of the Idaho Senate
Map of partisan composition of the Idaho Senate as of May 20, 2023:
Vacant
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
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