Idaho SenateS 1444
APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Student Support for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Passed 25–9Crossed party lines
What it does: As introduced, appropriates an additional $2.2 million ongoing for public school student support, adds federal grant spending authority, and reduces discretionary funding for virtual-only schools. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Read third time in full –
The tally
Yes 25 · No 9 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Republicans | 25 | 3 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 3 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Christy ZitoR8No
- Glenneda ZuiderveldR24No
- Josh KohlR25No
The full roll (35)
Yes 25
- Ben AdamsR12
- Ben ToewsR4
- Brandon ShippyR9
- Brian LenneyR13
- Camille BlaylockR11
- Carl BjerkeR5
- Cindy CarlsonR7
- Codi GallowayR15
- Dave LentR33
- Doug OkuniewiczR3
- Doug RicksR34
- Jim GuthrieR28
- Jim WoodwardR1
- Josh KeyserR20
- Julie VanOrdenR30
- Kelly AnthonR27
- Kevin CookR32
- Lori Den HartogR22
- Phil HartR2
- Scott GrowR14
- Tammy NicholsR10
- Todd LakeyR23
- Treg BerntR21
- Van BurtenshawR31
- Former memberR
No 9
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.