James D. Holtzclaw

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 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 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

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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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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 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

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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 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

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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 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

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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

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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

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Sponsored House Bill 178 on the House floor with Rep. Gannon. It made certain actions involving heroin a second-degree murder. It failed in the House 26-43.

March 2, 2017Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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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

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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

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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 701, which created the Idaho Workforce Housing Fund. It passed the House 37-31 and became law.

March 4, 2022Supports 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 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

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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

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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 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 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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Voted against House Bill 585, which made it a crime for people convicted of domestic violence to have guns in certain ways. It failed in the House 31-39.

March 6, 2018Opposes Gun Control

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

March 7, 2023Opposes 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 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

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Voted for House Bill 463, which lowered individual and corporate income tax rates and created a child tax credit. It passed the House 59-11 and became law.

February 7, 2018Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

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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

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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 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

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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 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

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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

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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 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

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Voted against House Bill 875, which 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, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Voted for House Bill 668, which bans using public money for gender transition procedures. It passed the House 58-11 and became law.

March 11, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

March 15, 2023

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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

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Voted for House Bill 761, which changed Idaho's voter ID rules. It passed the House 47-21 but did not become law.

March 14, 2022

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Voted for House Bill 377, which set rules on dignity and nondiscrimination in public schools and banned spending public money for certain purposes. It passed the House 57-12 and became law.

April 22, 2021

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Voted for House Bill 380, which changed income taxes and created the 2021 Idaho Tax Rebate Fund. It passed the House 57-12 and became law.

April 22, 2021

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Voted for House Bill 135, which changed the governor's power to declare disaster emergencies. It passed the House 49-20, but the governor vetoed it and the veto stood.

February 16, 2021

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Voted for House Bill 509, which set what facts go on birth certificates and how they can be changed. It passed the House 53-16 and became law.

February 27, 2020

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Voted for House Bill 440, which bars the state from discriminating in public jobs, schools, and contracts. It passed the House 55-15 and became law.

February 17, 2020

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Voted for House Bill 296, which changed the time and number of districts needed to gather signatures for a voter initiative. It passed the House 47-22, but the governor vetoed it.

March 29, 2019

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Voted for House Bill 277, which added work requirements and managed care for people on expanded Medicaid. It passed the House 45-25 but did not become law.

March 21, 2019

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Voted against House Bill 99, which changed the prison sentences for drug trafficking. It passed the House 48-21 but did not become law.

March 4, 2019

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Voted for House Bill 419, which barred Idaho courts from applying foreign laws in some cases. It passed the House 44-24 but did not become law.

February 20, 2018

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Voted for House Bill 487, which gives businesses a legal presumption of harm when certain agreements that protect their business are broken. It passed the House 40-27 and became law.

March 14, 2016

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Voted for House Bill 113, which put parents' right to direct their children's care and education into state law. It passed the House 37-31 and became law.

February 25, 2015

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Voted for Senate Bill 1284, which allowed speed limits up to 80 miles per hour on some interstate highways. It passed the House 34-31 and became law.

March 11, 2014

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Sponsored Senate Bill 1316 on the House floor. It lets private employers give hiring and promotion preference to veterans. It passed the House 48-17 and became law.

March 11, 2014

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Voted for House Bill 286, which created a state tax credit for donations to groups that give private school scholarships. It passed the House 35-33 but did not become law.

March 20, 2013

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Voted against House Bill 248, which set up a state health insurance exchange and its board. The House passed it 41-29, and it became law.

March 13, 2013

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Was reprimanded by Idaho legislative leaders after an 18-year-old House page complained about his flirty comments during the 2017 session. He said he did not mean to offend anyone.

January 24, 2018

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