This year, I ran nearly 40 bills and legislative measures, and I am proud to report that 29 of those passed all the way into law. That is a strong record of conservative leadership and real results for District 10 and the people of Idaho.

Signing a 287(g) MOA with ICE gives your sheriff’s office some extra federal tools without turning your deputies into full-time immigration agents. Think of it as adding a useful upgrade to your existing law enforcement toolkit.

Questions like, ‘How can you claim to be a Christian and still support reductions in health care spending, Medicaid, Medicare, or services for the disabled?’ can weigh heavily on legislators. These arguments often come from people who believe government has a moral duty to provide broad material support, and they are framed in deeply moral and even religious terms.

Under this law, products that are cell cultivated or produced through newer technologies must be labeled in a way that accurately reflects their ingredients and how they are made. Simply put, if a product is not traditional meat, it should not be presented in a way that confuses consumers into thinking that it is.

Had the authorized amount of gold bullion been purchased back in 2024 at the time of the veto, the state would have made $375 million. Had the investment been in silver, the gain would have been $933 million.

In summary, S1296 is a commonsense update: It defines church trespass to prevent intentional disruptions, and applies measured penalties to protect real victims—worshipers exercising their rights. By passing this, we safeguard religious liberty amid rising threats.

I continue to support efforts to reduce the tax burden on Idaho families, including property tax relief, lowering income taxes, and expanding tax credits that help Idaho families keep more of what they earn.

In response to these dangers, Senator Tammy Nichols, alongside Representatives Heather Scott and Elaine Price, introduced legislation to protect Idahoans from these control mechanisms.

That is why I recently introduced legislation to address this issue early and responsibly. The rat abatement bill is focused and practical. It declares invasive rats a public nuisance under existing Idaho law and improves coordination and reporting so the problem can be addressed quickly.

The present monetary arrangements of the United States are unconstitutional --even anti-constitutional—from top to bottom.

Every bill we introduce is designed to enhance the sovereignty, safety, sanity, and health of our state. Likewise, we will fight against any poor legislation that stands in contrast to the liberty and prosperity of Idahoans.

In committee, we heard four RS’s, including two that will address immigration issues.

Will authorizing Congress to call a convention to reopen our nation’s foundational document in an already polarized political environment usher in unity, restraint, and calm? Will it really be a cure for financial calamity? I doubt it. And I suspect many Americans do too.

We unveiled a package of bills designed to bring transparency, accountability, and enforcement to Idaho.

On Monday, House Bill 493, which amended existing law to revise the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual activity, finally came to the floor. My concerns with that bill stemmed from several things. Selective enforcement, unequal application of the law, and several people brought up the fact that this was going to exacerbate the overcrowding of our prisons.

To further our mission, we’re excited to announce a new addition to our PAC team. We now have an Operations Manager to work alongside Chairman Ed Humphreys as we grow the PAC’s impact and influence across the Gem State.

Had our Idaho Treasurer been permitted to split the investment between gold and silver, Idaho could have more than doubled its investment, generating well over half a billion dollars in gains.

In times of frustration with Washington, there is often a temptation to look for sweeping or dramatic solutions. But conservative governance has always valued prudence over impulse. The Constitution already provides tools for states to assert their authority without reopening foundational questions or introducing uncertainty into the system.

Educated and engaged citizens are the foundation of good government. Limiting government growth is possible when we have honest conversations, transparency, and a willingness to tackle tough issues head-on. This is why I always try to promote open dialogue and public education on the critical issues facing Idaho.

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace few could have imagined even a few years ago. With that rapid growth comes a fundamental question we as lawmakers must confront: Who protects the individual when technology can replicate a human being’s face, voice, and identity?