2024 Legislative Recap

During the session, we worked hard to find solutions to the problems that matter to you and District 35. We focused on improving our schools, investing in infrastructure, and protecting our communities. You'll also see lower taxes even as we manage the demands of a growing state.

MAINTAINING & REPAIRING SCHOOLS

In H521, we secured additional funding to maintain and repair our schools. The legislation combines sales tax dollars with other state revenues to help districts with the backlog of maintenance.

INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE

This year marks the third year the legislature provided funds to update our aging bridges and roads. We’ll see those dollars in Bonneville County this summer when the Department of Transportation improves the US-20 interchange, and in Bannock County when the ITD updates the I-15 bridges over Inkom.

IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY

We passed mandatory minimums for fentanyl. Drug traffickers will face consequences for moving this deadly drug through our state. We also supported the Idaho State Police training at the southern border to learn new techniques for fighting human trafficking.

IMPROVING WORKFORCE AND HEALTHCARE ACCESS

With House Bill 433, we’ve improved state hiring practices and sent a strong signal to the market that skills based hiring is the way forward. By adding 542 to the mix, we’ve increased opportunities for experienced physicians to come to work in Idaho, and improve healthcare access for our citizens.

BALANCING BUDGETS & PASSING TAX CUTS

We met our constitutional obligation to balance our state budget, save money for a rainy day, and pass our third tax cut in three years. Under our flat income tax, the rate for individuals and businesses will drop from 5.8% to 5.695%.