District19
Boise · Ada County
2026 Regular Session
Your Legislators
Melissa Wintrow
Senator · Democrat
SD-019
Melissa Wintrow is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 19th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on December 1, 2020. Wintrow was previously a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 2014 to 2020. She is a Democrat.
Chris Mathias
Representative · Democrat
HD-019B
Christopher P. Mathias (born May 14, 1978) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 19th district, which includes a portion of Boise, Idaho. He is the first African American man to serve in the Idaho Legislature and its only current Black member.
Monica Church
Representative · Democrat
HD-019A
Monica Carol Church is an American politician who serves in the Idaho House of Representatives from seat A of the 19th district as a member of the Democratic Party.
Key Votes — District 19
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding background checks conducted by the Department of Health and Welfare.
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the homestead exemption.
States findings of the Legislature and requests that Congress call a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
Adds to existing law to require Idaho public schools to establish policies providing for a daily moment of silence.
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Adds to existing law to establish provisions prohibiting the unlawful employment of unauthorized aliens.
Relates to reducing the appropriation for fiscal year 2026.
Adds to existing law to provide for regional service centers.
Adds to existing law to declare certain rats a public health and safety nuisance and to require abatement.
Bills Sponsored (15)
Amends existing law to provide for human-powered vehicles, bicycles, and electric-assisted bicycles.
Chris Mathias
Reported Signed by Governor on March 16, 2026 Session Law Chapter 24 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for harassment, intimidation, or bullying information and professional development.
Chris Mathias
Reported Signed by Governor on February 23, 2026 Session Law Chapter 4 Effective: 07/01/2026
Adds to existing law to require certain disclosures by individuals engaged in paid in-person canvassing activities.
Monica Church
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding agricultural pests.
Chris Mathias
Take bill off General Orders; referred to Agricultural Affairs
Amends existing law to revise the definition of electric-assisted bicycle to clarify what the term does not include.
Chris Mathias
Take bill off General Orders; referred to Transportation & Defense
States findings of the House of Representatives and condemns political violence and crimes against the state that occurred in 2025, honors the lives of those killed or injured, and calls on all Idahoans to reject all forms of such violence.
Monica Church
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
States findings of the House of Representatives and condemns political violence, honors the lives of those killed or injured, and calls on all Idahoans to reject all forms of such violence.
Monica Church
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions and requirements regarding collection of DNA samples and thumbprint impressions.
Melissa Wintrow
Session Law Chapter 40 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.
Melissa Wintrow
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
Amends existing law to provide that certain decedent photos shall be exempt from disclosure and to provide an exception.
Melissa Wintrow
Session Law Chapter 148 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding visitation and termination of parental rights.
Melissa Wintrow
Session Law Chapter 131 Effective: 07/01/2026
Adds to existing law to direct the Department of Health and Welfare to conduct a study of options regarding certain Medicaid programs.
Melissa Wintrow
Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare
Amends existing law to provide that verification of lawful presence is not required to apply for or receive crime victims compensation.
Melissa Wintrow
Session Law Chapter 100 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends and adds to existing law to require certain disclosures by individuals engaged in paid in-person canvasing activities and to revise provisions governing signature gatherers.
Monica Church
Recommitted to State Affairs
States findings of the Senate and endorses the development of a state plan to support kinship caregivers.
Melissa Wintrow
Filed in Office of Secretary of Senate