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Jeff Ehlers

Republican · ID · Idaho State Representative, District 21 Seat B

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Second-term state representative from Meridian, a certified public accountant and small business owner with accounting degrees from BYU and an MBA from the University of Utah. Chairs the Ways & Means Committee.

Where Jeff Ehlers stands, based on their records

Supports

Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Efficiency (2 records), Government Spending Reduction (1 record),

Opposes

Labor Rights (2 records), Cost of Living Reduction (1 record), Immigration (2 records),

Mixed record

Environment and Public Health (2 support · 3 oppose), Public Safety and Crime Control (3 support · 1 oppose), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 support · 1 oppose),

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 2 support · 3 oppose
  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for 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, 2025Opposes Environment and Public Health

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for 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, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: legiscan.com

  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for 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, 2025Opposes Environment and Public Health

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Labor Rights

Labor Rights · 2 oppose
  • Voted for 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, 2026Opposes Labor Rights

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for House Bill 602, which banned using taxpayer money to support teachers unions. It failed in the House 31-38.

    March 7, 2024Opposes Labor Rights

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

Track record — Anti-Corruption

Anti-Corruption · 1 support
  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 2 support
  • Voted for 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, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Sponsored House Bill 166 on the House floor. It let governments post public notices on the state controller's website and run shorter newspaper notices. It passed the House 36-32 but did not become law.

    February 20, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

Track record — Cost of Living Reduction

Cost of Living Reduction · 1 oppose
  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Immigration

Immigration · 2 oppose
  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for 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, 2025Opposes Immigration

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
  • Sponsored House Bill 875 on the House floor. It requires legislative staff to give the budget committee a calculated cut from the governor's budget. It passed the House 35-34 but did not become law.

    March 16, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support · 1 oppose
  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for 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, 2025Opposes Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for House Bill 187, which sets out what people on felony probation and parole must be told and agree to. The Idaho House passed it 47-18, and it became law.

    February 24, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for 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, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support · 1 oppose
  • Voted for 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, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for House Bill 187, which sets out what people on felony probation and parole must be told and agree to. The Idaho House passed it 47-18, and it became law.

    February 24, 2025Opposes Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability · 1 support · 1 oppose
  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support · 2 oppose
  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for 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, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for 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, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: legiscan.com

  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Limit Foreign Influence

Limit Foreign Influence · 1 support
  • Sponsored House Bill 665 on the House floor. It requires the State Treasurer to report state money invested in foreign adversary countries. It passed 67-0 and became law.

    March 8, 2024Supports Limit Foreign Influence

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction

Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 support
  • Voted for House Bill 40, which lowered the state income tax rate and exempted some military benefits and precious metals from tax. It passed the House 63-7 and became law.

    February 3, 2025Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

Track record — Data Privacy

Data Privacy · 2 support
  • Voted for 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, 2025Supports Data Privacy

    Source: legiscan.com

  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 1 oppose
  • Voted for 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, 2026Opposes Civil Rights

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 2 support · 1 oppose
  • Voted for 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, 2025Opposes Corporate Accountability

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for 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, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: legiscan.com

  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support
  • 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

    Source: legiscan.com

Track record — General

General · 38 records
  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2026

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Sponsored House Bill 559 on the House floor. It updated Idaho tax law to match the current federal tax code and changed some tax credits. It passed 59-9 and became law.

    February 3, 2026

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted for 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

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2025

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted against 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, 2025

    Source: legiscan.com

  • Voted for House Bill 345, which requires the Legislature to approve certain changes to Idaho's Medicaid program. It passed the House 61-9 and became law.

    March 6, 2025

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Sponsored House Bill 146 on the House floor. It requires light-reducing technology on wind turbines. It passed the House 55-10 and became law.

    February 26, 2025

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Presented House Bill 317 in the House tax committee. The bill proposed a tax of $25,000 per foot of height on wind turbines in counties where voters reject the project. The committee voted to introduce it.

    February 24, 2025

    Source: idahopress.com

  • Sponsored House Bill 102 on the House floor. It added ways for people to petition to dissolve recreation districts. It passed the House 56-13 and became law.

    February 7, 2025

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted for House Bill 93, which created the Idaho parental choice tax credit. It passed the House 42-28 and became law.

    February 7, 2025

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted against House Bill 741, which changed the Idaho Launch grant program. The House passed it 38-31, and it became law.

    March 28, 2024

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted for House Bill 710, which bars schools and public libraries from giving certain materials to minors and lets people sue for damages. It passed the House 47-23 and became law.

    March 13, 2024

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Moved in the House tax committee to send House Bill 447, a private school tax credit, to the full House. His motion failed 8-9, and he then voted against holding the bill, which passed 10-7.

    March 12, 2024

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted for House Bill 666, which bars abortion providers from giving sex education materials or lessons. It passed the House 57-10 and became law.

    March 8, 2024

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Sponsored House Bill 665 on the House floor. It requires the State Treasurer to report state money invested in foreign adversary countries. It passed 67-0 and became law.

    March 8, 2024

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted for House Bill 464, which let the governor join an agreement with other states on border security. It passed the House 48-20 but did not become law.

    February 27, 2024

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted for House Bill 521, which changed tax rates, school building funding, and school bond and levy elections. It passed the House 61-6 and became law.

    February 23, 2024

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted against House Bill 539, which required principals to tell parents when their child is involved in bullying, violence, or self-harm. It failed in the House 32-38.

    February 19, 2024

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted against House Bill 339, which put an advisory question on the ballot about using public tax money for private schools. It failed in the House 27-43.

    March 21, 2023

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted for House Bill 314, which barred schools and public libraries from giving certain materials to minors and let people sue. It passed the House 40-30, but the governor vetoed it.

    March 20, 2023

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted against House Bill 313, which required schools to provide feminine hygiene products. It failed in the House on a 35-35 tie.

    March 20, 2023

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted against House Bill 334, the state Medicaid budget bill. It failed in the House 34-36.

    March 20, 2023

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted against House Bill 293, which let voters elect members of the State Board of Education. It failed in the House 34-35.

    March 15, 2023

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted for House Bill 292, which gave property tax relief using state money for a school building fund and a homeowner relief account. It passed the House 63-7 and became law over the governor's veto.

    March 14, 2023

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted for House Bill 155, which bans requiring a COVID-19 vaccine or an emergency-use vaccine for certain purposes. It passed the House 49-21 but did not become law.

    February 20, 2023

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Voted against House Bill 24, which created the Idaho Launch grant program. The House passed it 36-34, and it became law.

    February 6, 2023

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

  • Sponsored House Bill 21 on the House floor. It updated which version of the federal tax code Idaho tax law follows. It passed the House 52-15 and became law.

    January 26, 2023

    Source: legislature.idaho.gov

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