Ben Fuhriman
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Born and raised in Ammon, Idaho; graduated valedictorian from Hillcrest High School (2002); Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University-Idaho; master’s degree in family financial planning from Montana State University; served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints to Sao Paulo, Brazil; Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®); owner of an RIA (independent financial planning firm) in Idaho Falls; serves on the board of directors for the Grand Teton Council Boy Scouts of America and the Development Workshop in Idaho Falls; tech, travel, and college football enthusiast; spouse: Holli (Christensen) from Firth, Idaho; four children (ages 10-17).
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- VerifiedVoted no on S 1247: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement.
- VerifiedVoted absent on H 974: APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE POLICE – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted absent on S 1313: NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSING AND NATUROPATH REGISTRATION – Amends existing law to provide for the voluntary licensure of pharmacists as naturopathic doctors.
- VerifiedVoted yes on S 1453: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – RURAL HEALTH – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted yes on S 1432: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – OTHER PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted yes on S 1434: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted yes on S 1435: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – Relates to the maintenance appropriations to the Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted yes on H 930: CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the duties of political treasurers.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HCR 34: BEAR RIVER – States findings of the Legislature and reaffirms Idaho’s rights under the Bear River Compact.
- VerifiedVoted yes on H 776: CHILD PROTECTION – Adds to existing law to provide for safety checks for children under one year of age.
- VerifiedVoted yes on H 737: NATURAL RESOURCES – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to merge the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources.
- VerifiedVoted absent on H 577: TRANSPORTATION – Amends existing law to provide that license plates do not automatically expire after 10 years and may continue to be used while still legible.
Voting Record Feed
S 1247: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement.
H 974: APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE POLICE – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027.
S 1313: NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSING AND NATUROPATH REGISTRATION – Amends existing law to provide for the voluntary licensure of pharmacists as naturopathic doctors.
S 1453: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – RURAL HEALTH – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care for fiscal year 2027.
S 1432: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – OTHER PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
S 1434: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
S 1435: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – Relates to the maintenance appropriations to the Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027.
H 930: CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the duties of political treasurers.
HCR 34: BEAR RIVER – States findings of the Legislature and reaffirms Idaho’s rights under the Bear River Compact.
H 776: CHILD PROTECTION – Adds to existing law to provide for safety checks for children under one year of age.
H 737: NATURAL RESOURCES – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to merge the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources.
H 577: TRANSPORTATION – Amends existing law to provide that license plates do not automatically expire after 10 years and may continue to be used while still legible.
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