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{{short description|Legislative branch of the state government of Idaho}} |
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| name = Idaho Legislature |
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| coa_pic = Seal of Idaho.svg |
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| leader1 = [[Scott Bedke]] |
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| election1 = January 2, 2023 |
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| leader2_type = [[List of Presidents pro tempore of the Idaho Senate|President pro tempore of the Senate]] |
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| leader2 = [[Chuck Winder]] |
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| party2 = ([[Republican Party of Idaho|R]]) |
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| election2 = December 1, 2020 |
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| leader3_type = [[List of Speakers of the Idaho House of Representatives|Speaker of the House]] |
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| leader3 = [[Mike Moyle]] |
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| election2 = December 6, 2012 |
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| political_groups1 = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]<br>[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] |
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| house1 = State Senate |
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| house2 = House of Representatives |
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| structure1 = Idaho Senate 2022.svg |
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| structure2 = Idaho House of Reps 2022.svg |
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'''105''' voting members |
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* 35 senators |
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* 70 representatives |
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| political_groups1 = {{Unbulleted list|class=nowrap |
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| {{Color box|#FF0000|border=darkgray}} [[Idaho Republican Party|Republican]] (28) |
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| {{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} [[Idaho Democratic Party|Democratic]] (7) |
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}} |
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| political_groups2 = {{Unbulleted list|class=nowrap |
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| {{Color box|#FF0000|border=darkgray}} [[Idaho Republican Party|Republican]] (59) |
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| {{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} [[Idaho Democratic Party|Democratic]] (11) |
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| next_election1 = November 5, 2024 |
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| website = https://legislature.idaho.gov/ |
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⚫ | The crossing of upper and lower house districts into a single constituency is found in seven [[List of United States state legislatures|U.S. state legislatures]]: Idaho, [[Arizona Legislature|Arizona]], [[Maryland General Assembly|Maryland]], [[New Jersey Legislature|New Jersey]], [[North Dakota Legislative Assembly|North Dakota]], [[South Dakota Legislature|South Dakota]], and [[Washington State Legislature|Washington]]. Based on 2010 census data, each legislative district in the state of Idaho had approximately 44,788 residents. Based on 2020 census data, each legislative district had an ideal population of approximately 52,546 people. |
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⚫ | The '''Idaho Legislature''' |
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== History == |
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The first Idaho legislature convened in December 1890. |
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== Elections and composition == |
== Elections and composition == |
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Members of the Idaho Legislature were originally elected by county, but in recent times districts apportioned by population have replaced representation by county. |
Members of the Idaho Legislature were originally elected by county, but in recent times districts apportioned by population have replaced representation by county. |
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Today members of the Idaho Legislature are elected from 35 districts throughout the state. Some districts include several counties, while others are located entirely within a single county. [[Ada County, Idaho|Ada County]], the state's largest by population, currently has |
Today members of the Idaho Legislature are elected from 35 districts throughout the state. Some districts include several counties, while others are located entirely within a single county. [[Ada County, Idaho|Ada County]], the state's largest by population, currently has nine legislative districts within its boundaries (as of the 2010 redistricting, Ada County has Legislative Districts 14, 15, 16 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22.)<ref>{{cite web|title=L93.pdf|url=http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/redistricting/PlanHtml/L93.pdf|website=legislature.idaho.gov|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906205254/http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/redistricting/PlanHtml/L93.pdf|archive-date=6 September 2015|format=PDF}}</ref> |
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All 105 members are elected simultaneously every two years on the same day as the federal [[Election Day (United States)|election day]] in early November.<ref> |
All 105 members are elected simultaneously every two years on the same day as the federal [[Election Day (United States)|election day]] in early November.<ref name="articleIII">{{cite web|title=Idaho State Constitution Article III|url=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/stcon/articl03.html|website=sos.idaho.gov|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=February 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203011712/https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/stcon/articl03.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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== Districts == |
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Each district is represented by one senator and two representatives. Idaho has fourteen committees in the House of Representatives and ten committees in the Senate. Currently, there are thirty-five members in the Senate with twenty-six men and nine women. The House of Representatives also currently holds seventy members with forty-six men and twenty-four women. |
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⚫ | In the 1980s voters elected legislators from two districts, a smaller local district and a larger [[Floterial district|"floterial" district]] which often encompassed an entire region of the state. Legislative seats in floterial districts were last contested in 1990. Today floterial districts are prohibited by the Idaho Constitution.<ref |
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⚫ | In the 1980s voters elected legislators from two districts, a smaller local district and a larger [[Floterial district|"floterial" district]] which often encompassed an entire region of the state. Legislative seats in floterial districts were last contested in 1990. Today floterial districts are prohibited by the Idaho Constitution.<ref name="articleIII" /> |
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== Current Legislature == |
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Currently both houses of the Idaho Legislature are controlled by the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] with large majorities. In the 2013 62nd Legislature the Senate is composed of seven Democrats and 28 Republicans. The House is composed of 13 Democrats and 57 Republicans. |
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== Responsibilities == |
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In terms of [[List of state legislatures in the United States|single party strength]] the Idaho Senate is tied with South Dakota for the third most Republican controlled senate in the nation behind Wyoming (26-4) and Utah (24-5). The Idaho House is tied with Utah as the second most Republican controlled lower house in the nation only trailing Wyoming (52-8). |
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According to the Legislature's website, the Idaho Legislature is responsible for translating the public will into policy for the state, levying taxes, appropriating public funds, and overseeing the administration of state agencies. These responsibilities are carried out through the legislative process - laws passed by elected representatives of the people, legislators. |
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== Location and time of operation == |
== Location and time of operation == |
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[[File:House of Representatives Chamber, Idaho State Capitol.jpg|thumb|right|Chamber of the House of Representatives in 2018]] |
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The Idaho Legislature normally convenes at the [[Idaho State Capitol]] in downtown [[Boise, Idaho|Boise]]. The Legislature meets annually from January until mid-March, although sessions have been known to last into May. The [[List of Governors of Idaho|Governor of Idaho]] may also call special sessions at any time. |
The Idaho Legislature normally convenes at the [[Idaho State Capitol]] in downtown [[Boise, Idaho|Boise]]. The Legislature meets annually from January until mid-March, although sessions have been known to last into May. The [[List of Governors of Idaho|Governor of Idaho]] may also call special sessions at any time. |
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The Idaho State Capitol Commission<ref name="closed">[http://www.capitolcommission.idaho.gov/ Idaho State Capitol Commission] Accessed 3 August 2007</ref> was created by Governor [[Phil Batt]] in 1998. The Commission undertook the leading role of extensively remodeling the capitol building starting in 2007. The 2008 and 2009 sessions of the Idaho Legislature met in converted courtrooms in the old [[Ada County, Idaho|Ada County]] Courthouse. The capitol building was official re-opened and re-dedicated on January 9, 2010. |
The Idaho State Capitol Commission<ref name="closed">[http://www.capitolcommission.idaho.gov/ Idaho State Capitol Commission]. Accessed 3 August 2007.</ref> was created by Governor [[Phil Batt]] in 1998. The Commission undertook the leading role of extensively remodeling the capitol building starting in 2007. The 2008 and 2009 sessions of the Idaho Legislature met in converted courtrooms in the old [[Ada County, Idaho|Ada County]] Courthouse. The capitol building was official re-opened and re-dedicated on January 9, 2010. |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of Idaho state legislatures]] |
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*[[List of members of the American Legislative Exchange Council#Idaho|American Legislative Exchange Council members]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 18:19, 16 April 2024
Idaho Legislature | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Houses | Senate House of Representatives |
Leadership | |
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Seats | 105 voting members
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State Senate political groups |
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House of Representatives political groups |
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Elections | |
Last State Senate election | November 8, 2022 |
Next State Senate election | November 5, 2024 |
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Idaho State Capitol Boise | |
Website | |
https://legislature.idaho.gov/ |
The Idaho Legislature consists of the upper Idaho Senate and the lower Idaho House of Representatives. Idaho is divided into 35 legislative districts, which each elect one senator and two representatives. There are no term limits for either chamber.
The crossing of upper and lower house districts into a single constituency is found in seven U.S. state legislatures: Idaho, Arizona, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington. Based on 2010 census data, each legislative district in the state of Idaho had approximately 44,788 residents. Based on 2020 census data, each legislative district had an ideal population of approximately 52,546 people.
History
The first Idaho legislature convened in December 1890.
Elections and composition
Members of the Idaho Legislature were originally elected by county, but in recent times districts apportioned by population have replaced representation by county.
Today members of the Idaho Legislature are elected from 35 districts throughout the state. Some districts include several counties, while others are located entirely within a single county. Ada County, the state's largest by population, currently has nine legislative districts within its boundaries (as of the 2010 redistricting, Ada County has Legislative Districts 14, 15, 16 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22.)[1]
All 105 members are elected simultaneously every two years on the same day as the federal election day in early November.[2]
Districts
Each district is represented by one senator and two representatives. Idaho has fourteen committees in the House of Representatives and ten committees in the Senate. Currently, there are thirty-five members in the Senate with twenty-six men and nine women. The House of Representatives also currently holds seventy members with forty-six men and twenty-four women.
Districts are reapportioned every 10 years. The next reapportionment is expected to occur after the 2030 census and take effect as of the 2032 election.
In the 1980s voters elected legislators from two districts, a smaller local district and a larger "floterial" district which often encompassed an entire region of the state. Legislative seats in floterial districts were last contested in 1990. Today floterial districts are prohibited by the Idaho Constitution.[2]
Responsibilities
According to the Legislature's website, the Idaho Legislature is responsible for translating the public will into policy for the state, levying taxes, appropriating public funds, and overseeing the administration of state agencies. These responsibilities are carried out through the legislative process - laws passed by elected representatives of the people, legislators.
Location and time of operation
The Idaho Legislature normally convenes at the Idaho State Capitol in downtown Boise. The Legislature meets annually from January until mid-March, although sessions have been known to last into May. The Governor of Idaho may also call special sessions at any time.
The Idaho State Capitol Commission[3] was created by Governor Phil Batt in 1998. The Commission undertook the leading role of extensively remodeling the capitol building starting in 2007. The 2008 and 2009 sessions of the Idaho Legislature met in converted courtrooms in the old Ada County Courthouse. The capitol building was official re-opened and re-dedicated on January 9, 2010.
See also
References
- ^ "L93.pdf" (PDF). legislature.idaho.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2015.
- ^ a b "Idaho State Constitution Article III". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on February 3, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ^ Idaho State Capitol Commission. Accessed 3 August 2007.