The 2024 Idaho legislative session was fraught: Lawmakers battled over policy, politics, and party allegiance, often in full public view. The increased tension shaped our legislative advocacy efforts, as did a marked departure from democratic processes and norms in the legislature. Our team at the ACLU of Idaho was nimble as this unusual legislative session unfolded — we found new routes to protect civil rights and civil liberties, and even recalibrated how we define our victories.
In practice, redefining a “win” meant we worked diligently to counteract political apathy, amplify community voices, and correct false and harmful political rhetoric aimed at eroding civil rights and civil liberties. What didn’t change this year is our fierce dedication to protecting the rights and freedoms of all Idahoans.
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The 2024 Idaho legislative session was fraught: Lawmakers battled over policy, politics, and party allegiance, often in full public view. The increased tension shaped our legislative advocacy efforts, as did a marked departure from democratic processes and norms in the legislature. Our team at the ACLU of Idaho was nimble as this unusual legislative session unfolded — we found new routes to protect civil rights and civil liberties, and even recalibrated how we define our victories.
In practice, redefining a “win” meant we worked diligently to counteract political apathy, amplify community voices, and correct false and harmful political rhetoric aimed at eroding civil rights and civil liberties. What didn’t change this year is our fierce dedication to protecting the rights and freedoms of all Idahoans.
Continue reading the 2024 Legislative Report and Scorecard
What is the Legislative Scorecard?
The ACLU of Idaho legislative scorecard documents the voting patterns of state senators and representatives during the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session. The following scorecard features just a handful of bills we tracked during the 2024 legislative session, using our own bill tracker powered by FastDemocracy. This bill tracker is an invaluable tool for political education; it enables all Idahoans to chart and follow legislation that impacts civil rights and liberties
Why is the scorecard created?
The Legislative Scorecard is a crucial accountability tool. We encourage you to use this scorecard to give your elected officials feedback on their votes during the 2024 Legislative Session. Direct communication with your elected officials is a valuable way to encourage them to protect our constitutional rights around the issues that are most important to you.