Ron Taylor (Idaho politician)
Ron Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
Ron Taylor[2] is an American politician. He serves as a Democratic member for the 26th district of the Idaho Senate.[3]
Life and career
[edit]Taylor was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Olympus high school.  He attended the University of Utah.[3][4] and fire academy. 
His career experience includes working as a firefighter and EMT with Wood River Fire & Rescue. (rank of captain) for 27 years and Ketchum Fire Department. He also served on the Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission. He also served more than 30 years of volunteer service with crisis hotline, and Mountain Humane. Taylor has also volunteered with Wood River Trails Coalition and Wood River Land Trust.[5]
He has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in recognition of public service in 2022.
Elections
[edit]In November 2022, Taylor defeated Laurie Lickley in the general election for the 26th district of the Idaho Senate, winning 51 percent of the vote.[6] He assumed office on December 1, 2022.
In November 2024 he ran again for the same postion and defeated Laurie Lickley by just 367 votes.[7] Taylor will begin his second legislative session on Jan. 6.
Bills supported
[edit]The following lists bills Senator Taylor sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50
ID S1247
[edit]Adds to existing law to provide for 24-hour holds for persons with major neurocognitive disorders experiencing an acute crisis.[5]
ID S1350
[edit]Amends existing law to provide for requirements regarding reporting for a sentencing hearing.[5]
ID S1416
[edit]Amends existing law to transfer the Emergency Medical Services Bureau to within the Office of Emergency Management, to designate EMS as an essential government service, and to create the Emergency Medical Services Sustainability Fund.[5]
ID H0721
[edit]Amends and repeals existing law to remove provisions regarding abortion.[5]
ID H0441
[edit]Amends existing law to revise the definition of “drug paraphernalia” to exclude fentanyl testing strips.[5]
ID S1234
[edit]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.[5]
ID S1237
[edit]Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.[5]
ID H0024
[edit]Amends and adds to existing law to establish the Idaho Launch Grant Program and to revise provisions regarding the In-Demand Careers Fund.[5]
ID S1094
[edit]Amends existing law to provide for temporary registration of experienced international medical graduates who are in the United States as asylees, humanitarian parolees, or refugees and to require that registrants agree to practice in a health professional shortage area.[5]
ID S1163
[edit]Adds to existing law to establish the Parental Rights Protection of Minors Act to protect minors from exposure to harmful materials on certain devices.[5]
ID S1051
[edit]Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the liability of outfitters and guides.[5]
ID S1011
[edit]Amends existing law to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Cohen, Rachel (November 9, 2022). "Democrats hold on to two south central Idaho legislative seats". Boise State Public Radio. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ Foley, Greg (October 26, 2022). "District 26 Senate candidates display their differences". Idaho Mountain Express. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ a b "Senator Ron C. Taylor (D)". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "Ron Taylor". Idaho House & Senate Democrats. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Ron Taylor". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "2022 Idaho State Senate - District 26 Election Results". USA Today. November 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ Express, KARI DEQUINE HARDEN For the (2024-11-08). "Close margins decide all three District 26 races". Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
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