Sen. Van Burtenshaw
Republican Idaho Senate · District 31 · Idaho
-0.388Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#9 of 35Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
92.6%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
786Roll calls (13 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2022-12-01 · vburtenshaw@senate.idaho.gov · legislature.idaho.gov/…/id3140 · legislature.idaho.gov/…/id3140 · legislature.idaho.gov/…/id3140 · legislature.idaho.gov/…/?yr=2021&district=35 · Open States ID 2a8943d8-c4fe-4286-8b26-6240d9ff26f8
Capitol: P.O. Box 83720 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise, ID 83720 208-332-1342 · District-Mail: P.O. Box 130, Terreton, ID 83450 208-663-4607
Where they sit in the Idaho Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Idaho Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Van Burtenshaw. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Van Burtenshaw.
Committees
- Change in Employee Compensation
- Education
- Federalism (co-chair)
- Millennium Fund (co-chair)
- Natural Resources Interim (co-chair)
- Resources and Environment (chair)
- Transportation
Recent votes (latest 60 of 786 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | H 974 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE POLICE – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-02 | H 972 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 25–8 |
| 2026-04-02 | H 973 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – MILITARY DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the Military Division for fiscal year 2026. | Yea | Pass 29–2 |
| 2026-04-02 | H 959 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – TAXATION – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for an initiative petition to raise or lower the property tax budgets for fire protection districts and ambulance service districts and to revise provisions regarding | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-02 | H 896 Read third time in full – SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding compliance with the law. | Nay | Fail 8–27 |
| 2026-04-02 | H 975 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 19–13 |
| 2026-04-02 | H 978 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 24–11 |
| 2026-04-02 | H 976 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of funds for strategic initiatives and local highway districts. | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1336 Read third time in full as amended – EDUCATION – Amends and adds to existing law to revise and establish provisions regarding civics education. | Yea | Pass 28–6 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 949 Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND STEM ACTION CENTER – Relates to the appropriation to the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1408 Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the B | Yea | Pass 21–14 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1448 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – MINORS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding material harmful to minors. | Yea | Pass 28–6 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 964 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 21–14 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 966 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Correction for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 34–1 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1444 Read third time in full – 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. | Yea | Pass 25–9 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 957 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES – Repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions. | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1446 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare and the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 23–11 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 940 Read third time in full – EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Digital Learning Academy. | Yea | Pass 31–3 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1454 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH SAFETY AND PERMANENCY, AND FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal y | Yea | Pass 27–8 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 930 Read third time in full – CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the duties of political treasurers. | Yea | Pass 19–14 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 968 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. | Yea | Pass 28–6 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 706 Read third time in full – Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – IDAHO BUILDING CODES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding single stairway building exceptions. | Nay | Pass 18–17 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1445 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – INVASIVE SPECIES – Adds to existing law to provide that certain rats are invasive species. | Yea | Pass 31–2 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 950 Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – LEGISLATURE – Appropriates $200,000 to the Legislature for fiscal year 2026 for the Medicaid Review Panel. | Yea | Pass 24–10 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1452 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 29–6 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1438 Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for fiscal year | Yea | Pass 28–6 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 952 Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 33–1 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 967 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS IN LIQUOR ACCOUNT – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the distribution of moneys in the Liquor Account. | Yea | Pass 26–9 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1442 Read third time in full as amended – IDAHO REFUGEE AND ILLEGAL ALIEN ACCOUNTABILITY ACT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding an audit of the resettlement of refugees and to establish provisions regarding the immigration status and nation | Yea | Pass 28–6 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1453 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – RURAL HEALTH – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 516 Read third time as amended in the Senate – EDUCATION – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the prohibition of taxpayer funding of teachers unions. | Nay | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1356 Read third time in full – SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the election of commissioners in certain single countywide highway districts. | Nay | Pass 19–16 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 897 Read third time as amended in the Senate – TAXATION – Amends existing law to revise a sales tax exemption for data center equipment and to revise a certain property tax exemption for certain capital investments. | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1362 Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 21–13 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 965 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – SMEC & ISHS – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination and the Idaho State Historical Society for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 30–5 |
| 2026-04-01 | H 971 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the Attorney General for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. | Yea | Pass 27–8 |
| 2026-04-01 | S 1447 Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote Read in full as required) – Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – STUDENT SUPPORT DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Student Support for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 29–4 |
| 2026-03-31 | S 1436 Read third time in full – STATE PROCUREMENT – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding cooperative and group discount purchasing. | Yea | Pass 30–4 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 772 Read third time in full – INDUSTRIAL HEMP – Amends existing law to provide for negligent violations. | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 913 Read third time in full – MEDICAID – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility expansion. | Yea | Pass 28–6 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 939 Read third time in full – HUNTING – Amends existing law regarding the use of certain technologies. | Yea | Pass 29–6 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 894 Read third time in full – OPEN MEETINGS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for open public meetings to permit recording of such meetings. | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 934 Read third time in full – TAXATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. | Nay | Pass 23–12 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 935 Read third time in full – DENTURITRY – Amends and adds to existing law to consolidate provisions regarding denturitry licensure. | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 932 Read third time in full – STATE GUN – States findings of the Legislature and provides for an advisory question regarding the state gun of Idaho to be placed on the ballot before the voters. | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 508 Read third time in full – TRANSPORTATION – Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding bicycle and pedestrian projects. | Yea | Pass 19–16 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 887 Read third time in full – WATER SKIING – Amends existing law to provide an exception for water skiing. | Yea | Pass 32–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | S 1424 Read third time in full – MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends existing law to provide for an exception for licensed dealers in Idaho for a manufacturer or distributor with a manufacturer-owned or distributor-owned dealership. | Yea | Fail 11–24 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 926 Read third time in full – COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the formation of community infrastructure districts. | Yea | Pass 20–14 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 895 Read third time in full – DATA CENTERS – Adds to existing law to establish limitations on consumptive use of water for cooling certain data centers. | Yea | Pass 32–1 |
| 2026-03-31 | H 879 Read third time in full – INDUSTRIAL HEMP – Amends existing law to provide for the sale of hemp products intended for human ingestion or inhalation. | Yea | Pass 24–10 |
| 2026-03-30 | H 931 Read third time in full – PORTABLE BENEFIT PLAN ACT – Amends language added by House Bill 645 regarding the Portable Benefit Plan Act. | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-03-30 | S 1434 Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 24–10 |
| 2026-03-30 | H 721 Read third time in full – IDAHO BUILDING CODE ACT – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding public school building plan reviews. | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-03-30 | H 750 Read third time in full – TRANSACTIONS – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding programmable money. | Nay | Fail 13–21 |
| 2026-03-30 | S 1418 Read third time in full as amended – KRATOM – Adds to existing law to establish the Idaho Kratom Consumer Protection and Safety Act. | Nay | Fail 15–20 |
| 2026-03-30 | H 942 Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – MILLENNIUM INCOME FUND – Relates to the appropriation from the Idaho Millennium Income Fund for fiscal year 2027. | Yea | Pass 24–11 |
| 2026-03-30 | H 889 Read third time in full – STATE PROCUREMENT – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law regarding the procurement of property by the State of Idaho. | Yea | Pass 21–14 |
| 2026-03-30 | S 1433 Read third time in full – APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – MEDICAID – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. | Yea | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-03-30 | H 883 Read third time in full – EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to provide for school district and public charter school earned autonomy regarding spending. | Absent | Pass 33–0 |