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Joe Palmer

Joe Palmer

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State Representative

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Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Representative
State
Idaho
Jurisdiction
20A
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2008 - Present

Fourth-generation Idahoan, born and raised in the Treasure Valley; graduated from Meridian High School; attended Ricks College; served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Montana; graduated from BSU; former member of the Idaho National Guard; enjoys flying the backcountry of Idaho, experiencing our beautiful state, spending time with family; spouse: Leslie, 37 years; one daughter and three sons; eight grandchildren.

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

Stored voting recordsIssue tags where available
Fiscal Responsibility
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay
Energy
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay
Uncategorized votes
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

3/4 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 3 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Joe Palmer holds the office of State Representative
    profile identity· OpenStates
    Partial
  • Voted absent 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.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-30source
    Verified
  • Voted 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.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-26source
    Verified
  • Voted yes 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.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-16source
    Verified
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