Chris Mathias

Voted for Senate Bill 1297, the Conversational AI Safety Act. The House passed it 54-12, and it became law.

March 26, 2026Supports AI Regulation

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Voted for Senate Bill 1294, which requires every newborn to be screened for hearing loss. The Idaho House passed it 37-32, and it became law.

March 26, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability

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Voted for House Bill 929, which lets an insured patient pay cash and still get credit toward their deductible. The Idaho House passed it 49-21, and it became law.

March 20, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability

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Voted against House Bill 138, which required federal waivers to keep Medicaid expansion going. The House passed it 38-32.

February 19, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability

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Voted for Senate Bill 1234, which requires health plans that cover birth control to pay for a six-month supply. The House passed it 35-34, and it became law.

March 11, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability

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Voted for House Bill 213, which created a loan repayment program for rural nurses. The House passed it 39-30, and it became law.

March 3, 2023Supports Healthcare Affordability

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Voted for Senate Bill 1269, which sets up a state cloud seeding program. The Idaho House passed it 40-28, and it became law.

March 17, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health

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Voted for House Bill 290, which moves school and daycare vaccine requirements from health board rules into state law. The Idaho House passed it 49-21, and it became law.

March 5, 2025Opposes Environment and Public Health

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Voted against House Bill 745, which bans taxpayer funding of government unions. The House passed it 45-23.

March 3, 2026Supports Labor Rights

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Voted for House Bill 930, which requires campaigns to keep all money in a dedicated checking account. The Idaho House passed it 36-34, and it became law.

March 20, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption

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Voted for House Bill 253, which lets agencies treat public records requests from non-residents differently. The Idaho House passed it 45-24, and it became law.

April 3, 2025Opposes Anti-Corruption

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Voted for House Bill 398, which rewrites Idaho's lobbying rules and widens what counts as lobbying. The Idaho House passed it 54-14, and it became law.

March 25, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption

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Voted for House Bill 79, which raises the cap on community college tuition from $2,500 to $3,250 a year. The Idaho House passed it 52-17, and it became law.

February 5, 2025Opposes Cost of Living Reduction

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Voted for House Bill 667, which ends Idaho's non-domiciled commercial driver's license program. The Idaho House passed it 46-21, and it became law.

March 3, 2026Opposes Immigration

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Voted for House Bill 24, which created the Idaho Launch Grant Program for workforce development. The House passed it 36-34, and it became law.

February 6, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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Voted for Senate Bill 1311, which tightens ignition interlock rules for drunk driving offenders. The Idaho House passed it 40-28, and it became law.

March 23, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Voted for House Bill 271, which makes it a misdemeanor to advertise a product or service that is illegal where offered. The Idaho House passed it 50-20, and it became law.

March 31, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Voted for Senate Bill 1352, which requires larger cities to allow small starter home subdivisions. The Idaho House passed it 36-34, and it became law.

March 26, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

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Voted for Senate Bill 1354, which requires cities to allow accessory dwelling units on single-family lots. The Idaho House passed it 47-23, and it became law.

March 26, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

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Voted for House Bill 583, which narrows what cities and counties may do about short-term rentals. The Idaho House passed it 54-16, and it became law.

February 12, 2026Opposes Housing Affordability

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Voted for House Bill 776, which requires child protection checks within twelve hours for babies in risky homes. The Idaho House passed it 49-18, and it became law.

March 18, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare

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Voted for Senate Bill 1257, which limits face-to-face visits in child protection cases involving abuse. The Idaho House passed it 44-24, and it became law.

March 17, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare

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Voted for House Bill 723, which adds state oversight and inspection of children's residential care facilities. The Idaho House passed it 42-25, and it became law.

March 3, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare

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Voted for House Bill 245, which raises the age limit for extended foster care from 21 to 23. The Idaho House passed it 53-17, and it became law.

February 25, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare

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Voted against House Bill 138, which required federal waivers to keep Medicaid expansion going. The House passed it 38-32.

February 19, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare

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Voted against House Bill 161, which set work requirements for people who get food stamps (SNAP). The House passed it 57-11, and it became law.

February 24, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare

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Voted for Senate Bill 1288, which creates a state fund to help schools pay for very expensive special education. The Idaho House passed it 49-21, and it became law.

March 24, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

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Voted for House Bill 849, which credits industry experience to raise pay for career technical education teachers. The Idaho House passed it 43-25, and it became law.

March 10, 2026Supports Public Education Quality

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Voted for Senate Bill 1069, which requires literacy training for every teacher and elementary administrator of young children. The Idaho House passed it 40-30, and it became law.

March 11, 2025Supports Public Education Quality

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Carried House Bill 539 on the House floor. It required principals to tell parents when their child was involved in bullying, violence, or self-harm. The House defeated it 32-38.

February 19, 2024Supports Public Education Quality

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Voted for House Bill 313, which required schools to provide free period products. The House rejected it on a 35-35 tie.

March 20, 2023Supports Public Education Quality

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Voted for House Bill 24, which created the Idaho Launch Grant Program for workforce development. The House passed it 36-34, and it became law.

February 6, 2023Supports Public Education Quality

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Voted against House Bill 415, which let school workers with an enhanced concealed carry license carry guns at school. The House passed it 53-16.

January 31, 2024Supports Gun Control

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Voted for Senate Bill 1234, which requires health plans that cover birth control to pay for a six-month supply. The House passed it 35-34, and it became law.

March 11, 2024Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

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Voted against House Bill 666, which bars abortion providers from giving sex education materials or lessons. The House passed it 57-10, and it became law.

March 8, 2024Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

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Voted against House Bill 242, which created the crime of abortion trafficking. The House passed it 57-12, and it became law.

March 7, 2023Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

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Voted against Senate Bill 1309, which changed the penalties and lawsuit rules in Idaho's fetal heartbeat abortion law. The House passed it 51-14, and it became law.

March 14, 2022Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

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Voted against House Bill 220, which bans the use of public money for abortion. The House passed it 55-14, and it became law.

March 2, 2021Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

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Voted for House Bill 810, which requires legislative candidates to have kept a fixed home inside the district. The Idaho House passed it 38-28, and it became law.

March 30, 2026Supports Election Integrity

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Voted against House Bill 40, which lowered the income tax rate and exempted some military benefits and precious metals from tax. The House passed it 63-7, and it became law.

February 3, 2025Opposes Personal Income Tax Reduction

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Voted against House Bill 436, which cut individual and corporate income tax rates and gave an income tax rebate. The House passed it 57-13, and it became law.

January 20, 2022Opposes Personal Income Tax Reduction

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Voted against House Bill 332, which changed income tax rates and gave a one-time income tax rebate. The House passed it 58-12.

March 17, 2021Opposes Personal Income Tax Reduction

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Voted for House Bill 35, which requires multifactor login security across Idaho state government. The Idaho House passed it 54-16, and it became law.

January 27, 2025Supports Data Privacy

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Voted for House Bill 562, which raises insurance cancellation notice from 30 to 60 days. The Idaho House passed it 51-17, and it became law.

March 5, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

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Voted for House Bill 294, which removes the caps on civil penalties for breaking pipeline safety laws. The Idaho House passed it 44-26, and it became law.

March 3, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

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Voted for House Bill 508, which widens when highway districts may build bike lanes and sidewalks. The Idaho House passed it 39-29, and it became law.

March 17, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

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Voted for House Bill 180, which puts city and county decisions on broadband and cell tower permits on a clock. The Idaho House passed it 48-20, and it became law.

April 3, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

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Voted against House Bill 516, which bars school districts from deducting union dues or using public money to support teachers unions. The Idaho House passed it 43-24, and it became law.

April 2, 2026

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Voted against Senate Bill 1300, which lets the governor appoint the directors of Fish and Game, Transportation and Parks. The Idaho House passed it 41-29, and it became law.

March 24, 2026

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Voted against House Bill 934, which changed the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. The House passed it 44-24, and it became law.

March 23, 2026

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Voted against House Bill 752, which makes using a restroom or changing room meant for the opposite sex a misdemeanor. The Idaho House passed it 54-15, and it became law.

March 16, 2026

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Voted against House Bill 659, which set rules for police agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The House passed it 41-27.

March 6, 2026

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Voted against House Bill 700, which bans hiring workers who are in the country illegally. The House passed it 36-33.

February 27, 2026

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Carried House Bill 500 on the House floor. It set rules for bicycles, electric bikes, and other human-powered vehicles. The House passed it 68-0, and it became law.

February 9, 2026

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Carried House Bill 515 on the House floor. It changed the rules for school bullying information and staff training. The House passed it 68-0, and it became law.

February 4, 2026

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Voted against Senate Bill 1210, the Idaho Medical Freedom Act, which bars almost every medical requirement in the state. The Idaho House passed it 44-23, and it became law.

April 4, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 1198, which bans diversity, equity and inclusion offices and required training at public colleges. The Idaho House passed it 52-17, and it became law.

April 3, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 1180, which sets rules for how agencies may use automated license plate readers. The Idaho House passed it 45-24, and it became law.

April 3, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 109, which orders the state to seek a federal waiver removing candy and soda from food stamps. The Idaho House passed it 48-20, and it became law.

March 31, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 1183, which presumes a utility was not negligent in a wildfire if it followed an approved mitigation plan. The Idaho House passed it 46-23, and it became law.

March 27, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 136, which makes hospitals and clinics report what they earn from the 340B discount drug program. The Idaho House passed it 52-18, and it became law.

March 26, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 1139, which limits the automatic felony bar on becoming a police officer to serious felonies. The Idaho House passed it 49-15, and it became law.

March 19, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 135, which removes exemptions from the lawful presence check for public benefits. The Idaho House passed it 46-22, and it became law.

March 17, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 364, which set up a state Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) task force. The House passed it 43-23.

March 10, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 240, which opens outdoor campus areas at public colleges to speech and bans free speech zones. The Idaho House passed it 55-15, and it became law.

March 4, 2025

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Carried House Bill 224 on the House floor. It requires public school districts to adopt certain safety plans. The House passed it 70-0, and it became law.

February 18, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 93, which created the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. The House passed it 42-28, and it became law.

February 7, 2025

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Carried House Bill 44 on the House floor. It changed the rules on harassment, intimidation, and bullying in public schools. The House passed it 43-26.

January 29, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 32, which bans mask mandates by any state or local body in Idaho. The Idaho House passed it 52-16, and it became law.

January 29, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 7, which sets a minimum $300 fine for adults convicted of possessing a small amount of marijuana. The Idaho House passed it 54-14, and it became law.

January 21, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 538, which bars government bodies from forcing workers and students to use certain titles and pronouns. The House passed it 58-11, and it became law.

March 15, 2024

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Voted against House Bill 710, which lets people sue schools and libraries that give certain materials to minors. The House passed it 47-23, and it became law.

March 13, 2024

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Voted against Senate Bill 1274, which bans colleges from requiring diversity statements for jobs or admission. The House passed it 59-11, and it became law.

March 12, 2024

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Voted against House Bill 599, which bans ballot harvesting and sets penalties. The House passed it 58-11, and it became law.

March 11, 2024

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Voted against House Bill 521, which changed tax rates, school building funding, and school bond and levy elections. The House passed it 61-6, and it became law.

February 23, 2024

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Carried House Bill 466 on the House floor. It requires firms offering architecture work in Idaho to name an Idaho-licensed architect to supervise it. The House passed it 70-0, and it became law.

February 16, 2024

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Voted against House Bill 421, which set legal definitions of sex and gender in state law. The House passed it 54-14, and it became law.

February 7, 2024

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Voted against House Bill 314, which barred schools and public libraries from giving certain materials to minors. The House passed it 40-30, and the governor vetoed it.

March 20, 2023

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Voted against House Bill 179, which bans ranked choice voting in Idaho. The House passed it 56-12, and it became law.

March 7, 2023

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Voted against House Bill 124, which changed which IDs voters may use at the polls. The House passed it 59-11, and it became law.

February 20, 2023

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Voted against Senate Bill 1381, the Coronavirus Pause Act, which barred certain actions related to COVID-19. The House passed it 45-23, and the governor vetoed it.

March 18, 2022

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Carried Senate Bill 1253 on the House floor. It removed a ban tied to state employment in the Workforce Development Council law. The House passed it 68-0, and it became law.

March 15, 2022

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Carried House Bill 530 on the House floor. It lets the Idaho Hop Grower's Commission promote beer made with Idaho hops. The House passed it 66-0, and it became law.

February 17, 2022

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Carried House Bill 461 on the House floor. It changed who qualifies for the Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Scholarship. The House passed it 67-0, and it became law.

February 9, 2022

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Voted against House Bill 377, which set rules on dignity and nondiscrimination in public schools and barred spending on certain purposes. The House passed it 57-12, and it became law.

April 22, 2021

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Voted against Senate Bill 1110, which changed signature rules for citizen ballot initiatives and referendums. The House passed it 51-18, and it became law.

April 7, 2021

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Voted against House Bill 135, which changed the governor's power to declare a disaster emergency. The House passed it 49-20, and the governor vetoed it.

February 16, 2021

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