Idaho SenateH 706
IDAHO BUILDING CODES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding single stairway building exceptions.
Passed 18–17Close
What it does: Lets local governments allow apartment buildings up to six stories to be served by a single interior exit stair if they meet fire-safety standards, such as sprinklers throughout, a two-hour fire-rated stairway and elevator shaft, and no more than four units per floor. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Read third time in full – Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) –
The tally
Yes 18 · No 17 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Republicans | 15 | 14 | 0 |
Most Republicans voted yes. 14 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Ben AdamsR12No
- Carl BjerkeR5No
- Cindy CarlsonR7No
- Dave LentR33No
- Doug OkuniewiczR3No
- Jim GuthrieR28No
- Jim WoodwardR1No
- Josh KeyserR20No
- Kelly AnthonR27No
- Kevin CookR32No
- Scott GrowR14No
- Todd LakeyR23No
- Van BurtenshawR31No
- Former memberRNo
The full roll (35)
Yes 18
No 17
- Ben AdamsR12
- Carl BjerkeR5
- Cindy CarlsonR7
- Dave LentR33
- Doug OkuniewiczR3
- James RuchtiD29
- Janie Ward-EngelkingD18
- Jim GuthrieR28
- Jim WoodwardR1
- Josh KeyserR20
- Kelly AnthonR27
- Kevin CookR32
- Ron TaylorD26
- Scott GrowR14
- Todd LakeyR23
- Van BurtenshawR31
- Former memberR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.