District20
Meridian · Ada County
2026 Regular Session
Your Legislators
Josh Keyser
Senator · Republican
SD-020
Josh Keyser (born 1986-1987) is an American politician and businessman who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Idaho Senate, representing the 20th district. He was first elected in 2024, defeating Republican incumbent and former Senate Leader Chuck Winder with 52% of the vote in the Republican primary.
James Holtzclaw
Representative · Republican
HD-020B
James Holtzclaw (born October 6, 1975) is a Republican Idaho State Representative and a United States Air Force veteran, currently representing District 20 in Meridian, Idaho.
Joe Palmer
Representative · Republican
HD-020A
Joe A. Palmer is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2008 representing District 20 in the A seat.
Key Votes — District 20
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.
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Lands for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Bills Sponsored (12)
Amends existing law to establish an Idaho residency requirement to receive funds from ICAR.
Joe Palmer
Reported Signed by Governor on March 18, 2026 Session Law Chapter 47 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties of the Office of Information Technology Services.
Joe Palmer
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
Amends existing law to provide for a printed copy of a registration card for vehicles.
Joe Palmer
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 237 Effective: 07/01/2026
Amends and repeals existing law to establish public safety officer catastrophic injury or death in the line of duty benefits.
James Holtzclaw
Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2026 Session Law Chapter 118 Effective: 03/24/2026
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties of the Office of Information Technology Services.
Joe Palmer
Recommitted to State Affairs
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the distribution of moneys in the Liquor Account.
Joe Palmer
Take bill off General Orders; referred to Revenue & Taxation
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the distribution of moneys in the Liquor Account.
Joe Palmer
Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 324 Effective: 07/01/2026
States findings of the Legislature and expresses support and commendation for the Idaho National Guard.
Joe Palmer
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:43 a.m. on April 2, 2026
States findings of the Legislature, opposes the neighboring state of Utah imposing an export tax on transportation fuels, and urges Utah to reconsider such tax.
Joe Palmer
U.C. to be returned to Transportation & Defense Committee
States findings of the House of Representatives and provides that all pending rules of the Idaho Department of Commerce and the Division of Veterans Services have been reviewed and approved by the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee.
James Holtzclaw
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
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.
Josh Keyser
Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate
Amends existing law to revise the definition of “first responder” as it relates to psychological accidents and injuries.
Josh Keyser
Reported Printed; referred to Commerce & Human Resources