Jim Woodward
Boundary & Bonner Counties · Idaho Senate · 8 terms
James W. Woodward is an American politician. A Republican, he represented District 1 in the Idaho State Senate from 2018 to 2022. Woodward was born and raised in Bonners Ferry. He attended and graduated from the University of Idaho. He is a United States Navy veteran. Woodward was elected to represent District 1 in the Idaho State Senate in 2018, after the retirement of his predecessor Shawn Keough, who endorsed him. While in office, he sat on the Education and Finance committees. In 2022, Woodward lost the Republican primary election for District 1 to Scott Herndon. In 2024, Woodward defeated Herndon in the District 1 primary election.
CO-SPONSORED (3)
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding limitations on the regulation of short-term rentals.
Adds to existing law to declare certain rats a public health and safety nuisance and to require abatement.
Amends and repeals existing law to establish public safety officer catastrophic injury or death in the line of duty benefits.
VOTING RECORD
No controversial votes recorded for this session.
STATS
- Bills sponsored
- 0
- Co-sponsored
- 3
- Terms in office
- 8