Joshua Kohl Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform
ID Senator
District: 25 • Republican
2025 DEM Alignment:
95.31%
Voting Alignment with DEM Platform – by Chapter
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Sen. Joshua Kohl (R-ID-25) earned a 95% National Democrat Platform score for 2025, ranking among lawmakers most aligned with Democratic Party Platform principles. Joshua Kohl voted on 38 of the 38 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2025. Joshua Kohl represents the 25th District in the Idaho State Senate.
Title
Lawmaker Position
HB 107
Senate 2025
1xHB 107Senate 20251x
Reducing Unnecessary and Excessive Employment Barriers by Requiring Legislative Authority for Agencies to Create New Occupational Licenses.
With DEMs
This bill prohibits agencies from creating new occupational licenses through rules or policies unless the legislature provides such authority. Additionally, the bill requires that by July 1, 2026, "all licensure fees shall be established in statute or rule." Finally, the bill establishes "universal occupational and professional licensing practice authority," which ensures individuals holding an occupational license are entitled to perform their jobs without overreaching scope of practice restrictions. Most government licensing entities are overly restrictive and are largely advocated by special interest groups seeking to restrict competition in the marketplace.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 121
Senate 2025
1xHB 121Senate 20251x
Slightly Reducing the State''s Overreaching Occupational Licensing Mandates by Eliminating the Requirement that Makeup Artists Obtain a Certification.
With DEMs
This bill eliminates the requirement that required anyone who wished "to practice makeup artistry," to obtain a certification. This required paying a fee and having at least 100 hours of training, education, or experience. The state''s draconian Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board - which should be eliminated entirely - represents one of the very worst forms of cronyism and government overreach. This government entity merely exists to restrict competition and enrich cosmetology and barber schools through outrageous occupational licensure requirements for services which present little to no risk to consumers.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 130
Senate 2025
1xHB 130Senate 20251x
Slightly Reducing Cronyism by Reducing the Scope of the Hospital Property Tax Exemption.
With DEMs
This bill slightly restricts the existing property tax exemption for hospitals by excluding "acute care, outreach, satellite, outpatient, ancillary or support facilities." All state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with as low of rates as possible for everyone. This and other tax cronyism schemes merely dilute the tax base which results in higher taxes on all other individuals and products to make up for the lost revenue. While this tax cronyism should be repealed entirely, this bill is a step in the right direction.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 134
Senate 2025
1xHB 134Senate 20251x
Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Imposing New Coverage Mandates for Breast Cancer Screening.
With DEMs
This bill requires most health insurance policies offered in the state to cover breast imaging, including an annual supplemental exam for individuals "believed to be at an increased risk of breast cancer." Each and every health insurance mandate prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again For Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #3 – Affordable Healthcare: Healthcare and prescription drug costs are out of control. Republicans will increase Transparency, promote Choice and Competition, and expand access to new Affordable Healthcare and prescription drug options.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
HB 135
Senate 2025
2xHB 135Senate 20252x
Discouraging Illegal Immigration by Requiring Verification of Lawful Presence for Certain Welfare Programs.
With DEMs
This bill requires verification of lawful presence in the United States for certain welfare programs, such as immunization assistance, prenatal and postnatal care, and food assistance for minors. Lawmakers must eliminate all incentives that may encourage illegal immigration, including taxpayer-funded benefits surrounding housing, education, and other welfare programs.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #6 – Ensure our Legal Immigration System Puts American Workers First: Republicans will prioritize Merit-based immigration, ensuring those admitted to our Country contribute positively to our Society and Economy, and never become a drain on Public Resources. We will end Chain Migration, and put American Workers first!
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 14
Senate 2025
2xHB 14Senate 20252x
Reducing Government Overreach and Overregulation by Eliminating Unnecessary Regulatory Laws.
With DEMs
This bill enacts the "Idaho Code Cleanup Act," which requires state agencies review enabling statutes and laws the agency enforces and to report any that are "obsolete, outdated, or unnecessary," as well as the reason why, "and whether it should be repealed or otherwise removed."
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 149
Senate 2025
1xHB 149Senate 20251x
Imposing Additional Government Mandates in the Mortgage Industry
With DEMs
None
HB 239
Senate 2025
2xHB 239Senate 20252x
Strengthening Parental Rights in Education by Prohibiting Discussion of Sensitive Issues Surrounding Human Sexuality Without Parental Consent.
With DEMs
This bill requires school districts to obtain parental consent in order for a student to receive instruction on human sexuality. Strong parental rights in their child''s education are a critical element of a free society. This measure ensures children are not subjected to sensitive topics without the consent of parents.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #6 – Knowledge and Skills, Not CRT and Gender Indoctrination – Republicans will ensure children are taught fundamentals like Reading, History, Science, and Math, not Leftwing propaganda. We will defund schools that engage in inappropriate political indoctrination of our children using Federal Taxpayer Dollars.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 240
Senate 2025
2xHB 240Senate 20252x
Protecting Free Speech on Public College Campuses by Limiting Restrictions on Free Speech.
With DEMs
This bill enacts the "Protecting Campus Free Speech in Higher Education Act," which provides that public colleges and universities may not "abridge the protected expressive activity of any member of the campus community to speak on campus." Additionally, the bill requires public colleges and universities to "maintain a policy prohibiting student-on-student harassment." Finally, these institutions are prohibited from restricting First Amendment-protected speech to "free speech zones," and they may not charge "security fees" based on the content of a student or organization''s speech, or that of an invited guest.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #2 – Republicans Will Dismantle Censorship & Protect Free Speech: We will ban the Federal Government from colluding with anyone to censor Lawful Speech, defund institutions engaged in censorship, and hold accountable all bureaucrats involved with illegal censoring. We will protect Free Speech online.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 243
Senate 2025
1xHB 243Senate 20251x
Reducing Childcare Costs and Increasing Availability by Increasing the Number of Children Staff May Supervise.
With DEMs
This bill slightly reduces regulations on daycare providers by increasing the number of children a staff member may supervise. While the bill does add specificity to the definition of "supervision," this bill serves as a step in the right direction to reducing excessive regulations within the childcare industry. Lawmakers should build on this deregulatory approach to make childcare more affordable.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 264
Senate 2025
2xHB 264Senate 20252x
Strengthening Safety and Privacy in the Restrooms of Public Colleges and Universities and Other Locations by Requiring Usage to be Based on Biological Sex (Male or Female) at Birth.
With DEMs
This bill requires public colleges and universities, jails, and domestic violence shelters with a multi-person restroom, changing facility, or sleeping areas to designate separate facilities based on biological sex at birth. Public colleges and universities are required to provide a reasonable accommodation upon written request, but this does not include allowing access to a multi-person restroom, changing facility, or sleeping area designated for the opposite sex while in use. This measure helps strengthen safety and privacy in restrooms and locker rooms at public colleges and universities, jails, and domestic violence shelters across the state.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 268
Senate 2025
2xHB 268Senate 20252x
Protecting Taxpayers by Making it Easier to Dismiss Poor-Performing Government Employees.
With DEMs
This bill makes "all executive employees" non-classified employees. This includes heads of state departments, divisions, and bureaus. As a result, it is easier to dismiss poor-performing employees, as classified employees are entitled to certain administrative protections. Support is the ACI''s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 276
Senate 2025
2xHB 276Senate 20252x
Restricting Competition by Imposing Protectionist Mandates in the Beer Industry
With DEMs
None
HB 32
Senate 2025
2xHB 32Senate 20252x
Strengthening Individual Liberties by Preventing Bureaucrats and Localities from Imposing Mask Mandates.
With DEMs
This bill prevents state government employees and localities from imposing mask mandates unless authorized through a vote of the state legislature. The bill applies to face masks for purposes of preventing or slowing the spread of a contagious or infectious disease.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 321
Senate 2025
2xHB 321Senate 20252x
Strengthening Property Rights by Creating New Penalties for Falsifying Real Estate Documents and Establishing a Legal Process for Property Owners to Remove Squatters.
With DEMs
This bill strengthens property rights by allowing homeowners to have an unauthorized individual removed by law enforcement after submitting a complaint to the sheriff, if certain conditions are met. Additionally, the bill makes it a misdemeanor to present false real estate documents claiming to be a lease agreement or deed in order to stay on a property, and a felony to list a property for sale or lease without ownership or authority to do so.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #2 – Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order: Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 352
Senate 2025
2xHB 352Senate 20252x
Strengthening the Integrity of the Public Education System by Prohibiting Discussion of Sensitive Issues Surrounding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
With DEMs
This bill bans "classroom instruction by public school personnel on sexual orientation or gender identity from kindergarten through grade 12 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate."
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #7 – Promote Love of Country with Authentic Civics Education: Republicans will reinstate the 1776 Commission, promote Fair and Patriotic Civics Education, and veto efforts to nationalize Civics Education. We will support schools that teach America’s Founding Principles and Western Civilization.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 40
Senate 2025
3xHB 40Senate 20253x
Expanding Economic Growth by Lowering the Income Tax Rate and Exempting Bullion Capital Gains from Income Taxes.
With DEMs
This bill reduces the individual and corporate income tax rate from 5.695% to 5.3%. Additionally, the bill exempts capital gains and losses from bullion from state income taxes.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 41
Senate 2025
1xHB 41Senate 20251x
Preventing Indoctrination in Public Schools by Only Allowing the Display of School and Government Flags on Public Property.
With DEMs
This bill restricts the flags that may be displayed on public school property. Under the bill, only certain flags may be displayed, such as the U.S., state, military, and college and university flags. The bill prohibits the display of "flags or banners that represent political, religious, or ideological views, including but not limited to political parties, race, gender, sexual orientation, or political ideologies" at public schools.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #7 – Promote Love of Country with Authentic Civics Education: Republicans will reinstate the 1776 Commission, promote Fair and Patriotic Civics Education, and veto efforts to nationalize Civics Education. We will support schools that teach America’s Founding Principles and Western Civilization.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 419
Senate 2025
2xHB 419Senate 20252x
Growing Government Bureaucracy and Ballooning Spending for Unnecessary Initiatives Within the Parks and Recreation Department.
With DEMs
This bill authorizes an additional 5 full-time equivalent positions and appropriates over $8 million in net additional funding for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. While the bill does contain a reduction in spending of over $22 million, the bill adds over $30 million in new spending. The private sector is much better equipped to manage property and provide recreational services.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
HB 450
Senate 2025
2xHB 450Senate 20252x
Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Significantly Hiking Appropriations at the Department of Fish and Game for Unnecessary Initiatives.
With DEMs
This bill appropriates over $18 million in additional funding to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, representing a growth rate of 27 percent over the last 3 years. The budget contains funding for a number of unnecessary initiatives including new meeting spaces and a costly website overhaul.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
HB 455
Senate 2025
2xHB 455Senate 20252x
Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through an Additional Appropriation of $75 Million to the Department of Environmental Quality that Lacks Proper Justification.
With DEMs
This bill appropriates over $75 million in net additional funding to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. This represents a spending growth rate of 150% over the past 3 years and there are very few details provided on how these funds will be spent.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
HB 6
Senate 2025
1xHB 6Senate 20251x
Strengthening Government Accountability by Allowing the Attorney General to Investigate Elected City Officials for Criminal Violations in Office.
With DEMs
This bill allows the Attorney General to investigate elected city officers "for violation of state criminal law in his official capacity." This authority is in addition to county prosecutors, who may also investigate such crimes.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 83
Senate 2025
2xHB 83Senate 20252x
Strengthening National Security by Prohibiting Illegal Immigrants from Entering the State.
With DEMs
This bill enacts the "Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act," which, based on a similar bill enacted in Texas, makes it a state crime for illegal immigrants to enter Idaho from a foreign country outside of an official port of entry. Additionally, the bill requires a mandatory sentence of at least 5 years in prison for any "dangerous crime" committed by someone who was previously deported or is subject to an order of removal. Finally, jails are required to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when foreign nationals are arrested, and localities may not prohibit law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #1 – Secure the Border: Republicans will restore every Border Policy of the Trump administration and halt all releases of Illegal Aliens into the interior. We will complete the Border Wall, shift massive portions of Federal Law Enforcement to Immigration Enforcement, and use advanced technology to monitor and secure the Border. Before we defend the Borders of Foreign Countries, we must first secure the Border of our Country.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 86
Senate 2025
2xHB 86Senate 20252x
Combatting Local Government Overreach by Preventing Localities from Mandating Installation of Electric Vehicle Charing Infrastructure in Building Plans.
With DEMs
This bill prohibits the state and local governments from requiring building plans to include electric vehicle charging stations, parking spaces designated for electric vehicles, or electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Importantly, the bill preempts any such local ordinances that do so. This bill helps protect against overreaching government regulations that drive-up building costs.
Chapter 5 – Protect American Workers and Farmers from Unfair Trade – Section #3 – Save the American Auto Industry: Republicans will revive the U.S. Auto Industry by reversing harmful Regulations, canceling Biden’s Electric Vehicle and other Mandates, and preventing the importation of Chinese vehicles.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 93
Senate 2025
2xHB 93Senate 20252x
Improving Educational Outcomes by Expanding School Choice Through the "Parental Choice Tax Credit".
With DEMs
This bill establishes the "Idaho parental choice tax credit," which provides parents a tax credit of up to $5,000 for certain educational expenses, such as tuition and fees to attend a private school. Priority is given to families that received a credit the previous year, then to families with income up to 300% of the federal poverty level. The credit is limited to a total of $50 million annually.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #2 – Universal School Choice: Republicans believe families should be empowered to choose the best Education for their children. We support Universal School Choice in every State in America. We will expand 529 Education Savings Accounts and support Homeschooling Families equally.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 1001
Senate 2025
1xSB 1001Senate 20251x
Protecting First Amendment Rights Through Expedited Timelines for Certain Frivolous Lawsuits.
With DEMs
This bill enacts the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act," which is designed to combat frivolous Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP). The bill establishes expedited hearing and ruling timelines for motions to dismiss certain civil lawsuits. This applies to cases involving "Exercise of the right of freedom of speech or of the press, the right to assemble or petition, or the right of association . . . on a matter of public concern," as well as communications in, or relating to, government proceedings.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #2 – Republicans Will Dismantle Censorship & Protect Free Speech: We will ban the Federal Government from colluding with anyone to censor Lawful Speech, defund institutions engaged in censorship, and hold accountable all bureaucrats involved with illegal censoring. We will protect Free Speech online.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 1007
Senate 2025
2xSB 1007Senate 20252x
Strengthening Parental Rights and School Board Accountability by Reducing Restrictions on Public Comment at School Board Meetings.
With DEMs
This bill eliminates the requirement that public comment at school board trustee meetings be "limited to items listed on the meeting agenda." As a result, parents and others may address the school board on other topics.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #5 – Restore Parental Rights: Republicans will restore Parental Rights in Education, and enforce our Civil Rights Laws to stop schools from discriminating on the basis of Race. We trust Parents!
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 1027
Senate 2025
1xSB 1027Senate 20251x
Protecting Consumers from Censorship by Woke Corporations through a Ban on "Social Credit Scores".
With DEMs
This bill enacts the "Transparency in Financial Services Act," which prohibits financial institutions with assets of more than $100 billion from "utilizing a social credit score to directly or indirectly decline to provide full and equal enjoyment in the provision of financial services." The bill also applies to credit card companies and payment processors with over $100 billion in transactions processed in the past year.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #2 – Republicans Will Dismantle Censorship & Protect Free Speech: We will ban the Federal Government from colluding with anyone to censor Lawful Speech, defund institutions engaged in censorship, and hold accountable all bureaucrats involved with illegal censoring. We will protect Free Speech online.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 1042
Senate 2025
2xSB 1042Senate 20252x
Infringing Private Contracts Through a New Government Mandate on Landlords Restricting Application Fees.
Against DEMs
This bill prohibits property owners and managers from charging rental applications fees to more than 2 applicants at the same time, and only if certain criteria are met. Additionally, the bill mandates that "rental application fees shall be related to the actual costs of completing a criminal history and background check and any other costs incurred from processing the rental application."
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
SB 1054
Senate 2025
2xSB 1054Senate 20252x
Hiking Costs on Farmers by Increasing the Tax on Beans Through the Crony Commodity Checkoff Program.
With DEMs
This bill increases the assessment on dry and garden beans from 12 cents to 16-24 cents per hundred pounds, with the exact amount determined by the Idaho Bean Commission. Under this checkoff program, farmers are forced to pay into a fund that is used for industry research and marketing. This bill increases the assessment on dry and garden beans from 12 cents to 16-24 cents per hundred pounds, with the exact amount determined by the Idaho Bean Commission. Under this checkoff program, farmers are forced to pay into a fund that is used for industry research and marketing.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #4 – Lower Everyday Costs: Republicans will reduce the Regulatory burden, lower Energy costs, and promote Economic Policies that drive down the cost of living and prices for everyday goods and services.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
SB 1070
Senate 2025
1xSB 1070Senate 20251x
Further Growing the Role of Government Through an Unnecessary "Tech Awareness Program" for Parents.
With DEMs
This bill requires the Department of Education to establish an "online parent tech awareness program" to "enhance parent and legal guardian awareness of" certain technology-related topics, such as the potential dangers inherent in the use of devices with internet capabilities" and best practices and strategies for parents and legal guardians to protect students from threats and exploitation on the internet and on social media. It is the role of government to provide education across K-12, not to provide education programs for parents.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
SB 1099
Senate 2025
1xSB 1099Senate 20251x
Strengthening Public Safety by Increasing Sentences for DUI Manslaughter by Individuals with Prior DUI Convictions.
Against DEMs
This bill increases the sentence for DUI vehicular manslaughter if the offender has a previous conviction for DUI. Under the bill, this would carry a mandatory sentence of 5-25 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $20,000. If a person has at least 2 previous convictions for DUI, the sentence is further increased to a mandatory 10-25 years in prison. Protecting property rights and ensuring public safety serve as essential components of government.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #2 – Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order: Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 1141
Senate 2025
2xSB 1141Senate 20252x
Strengthening Public Safety by Prohibiting Large Cities from Allowing Homeless Encampments on Public Property and Streets.
With DEMs
This bill prohibits certain large cities from imposing any ordinance which allows "public camping or sleeping" on public property, roads, or rights-of-way. The bill applies to cities with a population of at least 100,000, which includes Boise, Meridian, and Nampa. While this measure should apply to all localities across the state, this bill is a step in the right direction. Homeless encampments on sidewalks and streets present many health and safety concerns, including increased crime rates, open drug use, and sanitary concerns.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #2 – Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order: Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 1180
Senate 2025
1xSB 1180Senate 20251x
Protecting Motorists by Restricting License Plate Readers and Ending the Front License Plate Mandate
With DEMs
This bill places restrictions on how license plate readers can be utilized by government. Additionally, the bill provides provides regulatory relief to owners of collector vehicles through a provision that states front license plates are not required on vehicles that lack mounting brackets.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 1183
Senate 2025
2xSB 1183Senate 20252x
Weakening Property Rights by Providing Electric Utilities Unreasonable New Legal Protections for Sparking Wildfires.
With DEMs
This bill enacts the "Wildfire Standard of Care Act," which provides legal protection for electric utility companies that cause wildfires. Under the bill, public electric utilities are required to, and private electric utilities have the option to, submit a "wildfire mitigation plan" for state approval. If the utility is later sued for damages resulting from a wildfire caused by the utility, the bill provides a "rebuttable presumption that the electric corporation acted without negligence" as long as the utility "reasonably implemented" the mitigation plan. This measure results in higher property insurance costs by no longer holding utilities properly accountable for the damages they cause.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again for Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #1 – Housing Affordability: To help new home buyers, Republicans will reduce mortgage rates by slashing Inflation, open limited portions of Federal Lands to allow for new home construction, promote homeownership through Tax Incentives and support for first-time buyers, and cut unnecessary Regulations that raise housing costs.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
SB 1198
Senate 2025
2xSB 1198Senate 20252x
Eliminating Politicized DEI Frameworks Across Taxpayer Funded Universities.
With DEMs
This bill eliminates all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) related programs, initiatives, offices, and employees across Idaho''s state education system. The bill eliminates 51 FTEs who were tasked with advancing DEI and is estimated to save taxpayers $3.8 million.
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Common Sense tells us clearly that the Republican Party must stand for Equal Treatment for All. Likewise, the Republican Party must ensure the equal application of law to all regardless of political affiliation or personal beliefs.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 1200
Senate 2025
1xSB 1200Senate 20251x
Growing Government Bureaucracy and Ballooning Spending for Unnecessary Initiatives Within the State Historical Society.
With DEMs
This bill authorizes an additional 3 full-time equivalent positions and appropriates an additional $744,100 for the Idaho State Historical Society. Providing funding for a historical society is not a core nor necessary function of the government, rather a role of the private sector through foundations and philanthropy.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
SB 1218
Senate 2025
3xSB 1218Senate 20253x
Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through an Additional $236 Million Appropriation to the Transportation Department.
With DEMs
This bill appropriates over $236 million in net additional funding to the Idaho Transportation Department. The base spending of the department has grown by 50 percent over the last three years and this bill contains a number of runaway spending intiatives surrounding public transit and renovations to the HQ.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Joshua Kohl's voting record?
Sen. Joshua Kohl (R-ID-25) earned a 95% National Democrat Platform score for 2025, ranking among lawmakers most aligned with Democratic Party Platform principles. Joshua Kohl voted on 38 of the 38 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2025. Joshua Kohl represents the 25th District in the Idaho State Senate.
How aligned is Joshua Kohl with Democratic Party Platform principles?
Joshua Kohl earned a 95% National Democrat Platform score in 2025, ranking among lawmakers most aligned with Democratic Party Platform principles.
What is Joshua Kohl's Dem Platform score?
Joshua Kohl has a 95% Dem Platform score for 2025.
Where does Joshua Kohl serve?
Sen. Joshua Kohl (R-ID-25) represents the 25th District in the Idaho State Senate as a Republican.