Meridian · Ada County
2026 Regular Session
Your Legislators
Treg Bernt
Senator · Republican
SD-021
Treg A. Bernt (born March 18, 1976) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Idaho Senate for the 21st district. He assumed office on December 1, 2022.
James Petzke
Representative · Republican
HD-021A
James Petzke is an American politician and businessman. A member of the Republican Party, Petzke has served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives for district 21A since December 1, 2022.
Jeff Ehlers
Representative · Republican
HD-021B
Jeff Ehlers is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 21B district of the Idaho House of Representatives.
Key Votes — District 21
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.
Amends Senate Bill 1326a to revise a definition and revise provisions regarding federal government agents and local coordination.
Relates to the appropriation to the State Tax Commission for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the election of commissioners in certain single countywide highway districts.
States findings of the Legislature and requests that Congress call a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding single stairway building exceptions.
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Lands for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Adds to existing law to require Idaho public schools to establish policies providing for a daily moment of silence.
Relates to reducing the appropriation for fiscal year 2026.
Bills Sponsored (47)
Amends existing law to revise qualifications for cosmetology licensure.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Printed and Referred to Business
Amends existing law to update references to the current Internal Revenue Code and to revise certain tax credits related to capital investments and research activities.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Printed and Referred to Revenue & Taxation
Adds to existing law to provide that certain cottage food operations may sell TCS foods.
Jeff Ehlers
Referred to 14th Order for amendment
Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding temporary rules and to revise provisions regarding temporary rules.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2026 Session Law Chapter 41 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends existing law to revise qualifications for cosmetology licensure.
Jeff Ehlers
Take bill off General Orders; referred to Business
Amends existing law to require a person to apply for a driver's license, register vehicles, and obtain a certificate of vehicle title within 30 days of becoming an Idaho resident.
James Petzke
Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
Amends existing law to update references to the current Internal Revenue Code and to revise certain tax credits and adjustments.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Signed by Governor on February 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 1 Effective: Retroactive to 01/01/2025
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the licensure of certified public accountants.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Signed by Governor on March 18, 2026 Session Law Chapter 48 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding Idaho Digital Learning Academy funding.
James Petzke
Reported Printed and Referred to Education
Amends existing law to require a person to apply for a driver's license, register vehicles, and obtain a certificate of vehicle title within 30 days of becoming an Idaho resident.
James Petzke
Recommitted to Transportation
Amends existing law to provide for the municipal use of geothermal water.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 65 Effective: 07/01/2026
Adds to existing law to provide for automatic dissolution of homeowner's associations.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Printed and Referred to Business
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain rate-regulated electric companies and gas companies.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 187 Effective: Retroactive to 01/01/2026
Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the taxation of partnership income.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 81 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends and repeals existing law to remove obsolete provisions.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 231 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for the Podiatric Medical Practice Act.
Jeff Ehlers
SECTION 6
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the sale of cigars.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter Effective:
Amends and adds to existing law to eliminate the fee for the copyrighted license plate design and to establish the America250 license plate for the benefit of the Idaho Heritage Trust.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 223 Effective: 03/27/2026
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Honey Commission.
Jeff Ehlers
SECTION 12
Adds to existing law to provide for the Legislative Services Office to provide the joint-finance appropriations committee with a calculated reduction from the governor's budget document.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Printed and Referred to Appropriations
Amends existing law to provide for the executive budget document to include certain information pertaining to certain recommendations.
James Petzke
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Commission on Hispanic Affairs.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Printed and Referred to Revenue & Taxation
Amends existing law regarding lifetime hunting and fishing licenses.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter Effective:
Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Information Technology Services for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2026 Session Law Chapter 117 Effective: 03/24/2026 SECTION 4-6; 07/01/2026 SECTION 1-3
Adds to existing law to provide for the Legislative Services Office to provide the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee with a calculated reduction from the Governor's budget document.
Jeff Ehlers
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 142 Effective: 07/01/2026
Relates to the appropriation to the Division of Career Technical Education for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 140 Effective: 03/26/26 SECTION 2; 07/01/26 SECTION 1
Relates to the appropriation to the Military Division for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 138 Effective: 03/26/26 SECTION 2; 07/01/26 SECTION 1
Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2027.
James Petzke
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Administration for fiscal year 2027.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 205 Effective: 07/01/2026
Relates to the appropriation to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2027.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 193 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends and adds to existing law to consolidate provisions regarding denturitry licensure.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter Effective:
Amends existing law regarding the use of certain technologies.
James Petzke
Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter Effective:
Amends existing law to provide for the Legislative Services Office to conduct revenue analysis.
Jeff Ehlers
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
Relates to the appropriation to the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
James Petzke
Delivered to Governor at 10:38 a.m. on April 2, 2026
Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2027.
James Petzke
Delivered to Governor at 10:38 a.m. on April 2, 2026
Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding homeowner's associations and to provide for joint ownership associations.
Jeff Ehlers
Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means
Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027.
James Petzke
Delivered to Governor at 6:25 p.m. on April 2, 2026
Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal year 2027.
James Petzke
Delivered to Governor at 5:44 p.m. on April 2, 2026
States findings of the Legislature and supports wildlife crossings.
James Petzke
U.C. to be returned to Resources & Conservation Committee
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding sales by certain licensed brewers.
Treg Bernt
Session Law Chapter 113 Effective: 07/01/2026
Adds to existing law to establish the Emergency Care Affordability Act.
Treg Bernt
Read First Time, Referred to Business
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the filing of declarations of candidacy.
Treg Bernt
Session Law Chapter 235 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends existing law to extend the length for commercial leases on endowment lands.
Treg Bernt
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
States findings of the Legislature and supports wildlife crossings.
Treg Bernt
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Secretary of State
States findings of the Legislature and supports retention of public lands in Idaho.
Treg Bernt
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Secretary of State
States findings of the Senate and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho State Police, Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Secretary of State, Idaho Department of Administration, and Idaho State Lottery have been reviewed and approved by the Senate State Affairs Committee.
Treg Bernt
Filed in Office of Secretary of Senate