Mike Pohanka
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Native Idahoan; first generation born in the United States; graduate of Twin Falls High School, College of Southern Idaho Associate of Arts degree, Lewis-Clark State College Bachelor of Science degree in management, City University Master of Arts degree in management; retired from Idaho Power and retired professor of economics for the College of Southern Idaho; past president of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce, Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club; Paul Harris Fellowship Award recipient; Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award, Jerome Chamber of Commerce; current chaplain for the Idaho State Police, Jerome County Sheriff’s Office and Jerome City Police; former executive director of Jerome 20/20 Economic Development; spouse: Susan, 48 years; two children; ten grandchildren; motto: Volunteerism is the rent you pay for the space you occupy on this earth.
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- 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 no on S 1247: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement.
- VerifiedVoted yes on H 974: APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE POLICE – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted yes 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 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 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 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 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.
Voting Record Feed
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 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 1434: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare 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 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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