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S1237 - Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.
Melissa Wintrow, James Rick Just, Steve Berch
Last updated 8 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
CIVIL RIGHTS -- Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.
STATUS
Introduced
S1234 - Adds to existing law to provide that health benefit plans and student health benefit plans covering prescription contraception must provide reimbursement for a six-month supply except under certain circumstances.
Commerce and Human Resources, Jim K. Guthrie, Susan B. Chew
Last updated 6 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
INSURANCE -- Adds to existing law to provide that health benefit plans and student health benefit plans covering prescription contraception must provide reimbursement for a six-month supply except under certain circumstances.
STATUS
Passed
S1428 - Amends existing law to clarify that military retirement benefits are exempt regardless of the age or disability status of the retired military member or such member's widow or widower.
Judiciary and Rules, Ben Adams, Edward Hill
Last updated 6 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
INCOME TAXES -- Amends existing law to clarify that military retirement benefits are exempt regardless of the age or disability status of the retired military member or such member's widow or widower.
STATUS
Engrossed
H0422 - Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act to provide for public charter schools that operate independently from traditional schools.
Education, James D. Ruchti, Judy Boyle
Last updated 7 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
CHARTER SCHOOLS -- Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act to provide for public charter schools that operate independently from traditional schools.
STATUS
Passed
H0664 - Adds to existing law to provide for relief prohibiting the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications, to provide for an action prohibiting the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications, and to provide exceptions.
State Affairs, James D. Ruchti
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS -- Adds to existing law to provide for relief prohibiting the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications, to provide for an action prohibiting the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications, and to provide exceptions.
STATUS
Passed
S1395 - Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding medical records and costs.
Judiciary and Rules, James D. Ruchti
Last updated 6 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
MEDICAL RECORDS -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding medical records and costs.
STATUS
Engrossed
S1350 - Amends existing law to provide for requirements regarding reporting for a sentencing hearing.
Judiciary and Rules, James D. Ruchti, Theodore Achilles
Last updated 6 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ACT -- Amends existing law to provide for requirements regarding reporting for a sentencing hearing.
STATUS
Passed
H0721 - Amends and repeals existing law to remove provisions regarding abortion.
Ilana Rubel, James Rick Just, Alison Rabe
Last updated 6 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
ABORTION -- Amends and repeals existing law to remove provisions regarding abortion.
STATUS
Introduced
H0589 - Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain disclosures and to provide for a restriction on transfer fees.
Ways and Means, James D. Ruchti, James Holtzclaw
Last updated 6 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATIONS -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain disclosures and to provide for a restriction on transfer fees.
STATUS
Passed
S1345 - Adds to existing law to prohibit entry onto private property by law enforcement and conservation officers unless certain conditions are met.
Judiciary and Rules, Kelly A. Anthon, James D. Ruchti
Last updated 7 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
PRIVATE PROPERTY -- Adds to existing law to prohibit entry onto private property by law enforcement and conservation officers unless certain conditions are met.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Idaho district SD-029
COMMITTEES
Idaho Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
James D. Ruchti was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from Lakeland College in 1982. After college, Ruchti worked as an accountant and finance manager in the private sector for over 30 years. In 2016, Ruchti was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent the 9th Assembly District. He serves on the Agriculture, State Affairs, Rural Development, and Small Business Development committees. Ruchti lives in Manitowoc with his wife, Susan. They have three adult children.read less
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Idaho Senate from Idaho
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