Idaho State Senate | |
|---|---|
| Idaho Legislature | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
New session started | January 2, 2023 |
| Leadership | |
Majority Leader | |
Minority Leader | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 35 |
Political groups | Majority
Minority
|
Length of term | 2 years |
| Authority | Article IV,Idaho Constitution |
| Salary | $16,684/year + per diem |
| Elections | |
Last election | November 5, 2024 (35 seats) |
Next election | November 3, 2026 (35 seats) |
| Redistricting | Idaho Redistricting Commission |
| Meeting place | |
| State Senate Chamber Idaho State Capitol Boise,Idaho | |
| Website | |
| Idaho Senate | |
| Rules | |
| Senate Rules | |

TheIdaho State Senate is the upper chamber of theIdaho Legislature. It consists of 35 senators elected to two-year terms,[1] each representing a district of the state. The Senate meets at theIdaho State Capitol inBoise, Idaho.[2]
Since 1992, the Idaho Senate has been controlled by theRepublican Party.[3]
| Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Democratic | |||
| 52nd Legislature (1992–1994) | 23 | 12 | 35 | |
| 53rd Legislature (1994–1996) | 27 | 8 | 35 | |
| 54th Legislature (1996–1998) | 30 | 5 | 35 | |
| 55th Legislature (1998–2000) | 31 | 4 | 35 | |
| 56th Legislature (2000–2002) | 32 | 3 | 35 | |
| 57th through 63rd Legislature (2002–2016) | 28 | 7 | 35 | |
| 64th Legislature (2016–2018) | 29 | 6 | 35 | |
| 65th through 67th Legislature (2018–2024) | 28 | 7 | 35 | |
| 68th Legislature (2024-) | 29 | 6 | 35 | |
| Current Voting Share | 82.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Position | Name | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| President/Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | Scott Bedke | Republican | – |
| President Pro Tempore | Kelly Anthon | Republican | 27 |
| Majority Leader | Lori Den Hartog | Republican | 21 |
| Assistant Majority Leader | Mark Harris | Republican | 35 |
| Majority Caucus Chair | Ben Toews | Republican | 4 |
| Minority Leader | Melissa Wintrow | Democratic | 19 |
| Assistant Minority Leader | James Ruchti | Democratic | 29 |
| Minority Caucus Chair | Janie Ward-Engelking | Democratic | 18 |
| Committee[4] | Chairman | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Affairs | Tammy Nichols | Republican | |
| Commerce and Human Resources | Daniel D. Foreman | Republican | |
| Education | Dave Lent | Republican | |
| Finance | C. Scott Grow | Republican | |
| Health and Welfare | Julie VanOrden | Republican | |
| Judiciary and Rules | Todd M. Lakey | Republican | |
| Local Government and Taxation | Doug Ricks | Republican | |
| Resources and Environment | Van T. Burtenshaw | Republican | |
| State Affairs | Jim Guthrie | Republican | |
| Transportation | Doug Okuniewicz | Republican |
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