Sine Die
The Legislature has completed its work for 2025
DISTRICT 14 LAWMAKERS
The 2025 session of the Idaho State Legislature came to an end last Friday, and District 14 is proud of our legislators. Sen. Scott Grow, Rep. Ted Hill, and Rep. Josh Tanner all did fantastic jobs representing the people of Eagle and Gem County.
As chairman of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC), Sen. Grow played a pivotal role in crafting a fiscally conservative budget for the state of Idaho. He also sponsored several bills, including the parental choice tax credit.
Rep. Hill carried many important bills this session, including one that prohibits public school classrooms from displaying divisive ideological flags. As Hill says, our schools should be places where we unite together under the American flag instead of promoting certain ideologies.
Rep. Tanner served on JFAC as well as in the role of House Assistant Majority Leader. He carried numerous bills, not the least of which was one allowing the death penalty for the aggravated child sexual abuse.
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I am grateful for your support while I serve as your District 14 state senator. Thank you for your emails and phone calls. Though much was accomplished in this session, there is still much to do. I will continue to work diligently to do what is best for Idaho and its citizens. I will never take this responsibility lightly.
As always, I’m grateful for your support and engagement. Below, you’ll find more details on these recent legislative victories and how they may affect you and your neighbors in the months to come. Let’s continue working together to make Idaho an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Your voice matters, and I encourage you to stay informed and involved. If you have thoughts on any of these issues, please reach out to my office. I appreciate your support as we work to keep Idaho strong, free, and conservative.
LEGISLATIVE WINS
Here’s a great example of how everyone can be involved in the political process. The District 14 Republican Central Committee passed two resolutions last fall, both of which were carried by the chairman to the State Central Committee Winter Meeting in January. Both resolutions passed and were endorsed by the Idaho Republican Party. Click here to read all of this year’s resolutions.
Resolution 2025-20 asked for legislation to prevent candidates from dropping out after winning their party’s primary and being replaced by another candidate. Remember how Idaho Democrats swapped their candidate for Attorney General in 2022, or tried to switch candidates in District 11 in 2024? After the Winter Meeting, the chairman worked with Rep. Brandon Mitchell of Moscow to incorporate those provisions in a new bill. Rep. Wendy Horman of Idaho Falls was already working on the same issue, so they combined forces to draft a comprehensive bill reforming numerous election deadlines.
House Bill 278 passed the Legislature and was signed by Gov. Brad Little. It doesn’t prohibit candidates from withdrawing entirely, but parties can no longer fill vacancies that occur after the primary unless it was due to death or disqualification.
The second resolution, 2025-30, asked the Legislature to codify the decision by the State Board of Education to stop public colleges and universities from forcing DEI on students. Sen. Ben Toews of Coeur d’Alene worked all session on this project, which culminated in Senate Bill 1198. It was passed and signed by the governor on the final day of the session last Friday.
UPCOMING EVENT
Join Idaho GOP chairwoman Dorothy Moon at the Gem County Senior Center next Monday evening for a precinct committeeman training. This seminar will be valuable not only for current and prospective PCs but for anyone interested in becoming involved with the Republican Party. It’s time to get off the bench and join the team on the field!
The event starts at 6:30pm on Monday, April 14. We hope to see you there!
NEXT MEETING
The District 14 GOP will meet at the American Legion / VFW Hall at 120 N Hayes in Emmett Thursday, April 17, at 7:00pm. All are welcome to join us in hearing updates from our legislators and planning our summer events.
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