Idaho Capitol Watch
Rep. Richard W. “Rick” Cheatum - Idaho Representative
View Rep. Richard W. “Rick” Cheatum's profile, voting record, sponsored bills, and committee assignments. Republican District 28.
Idaho House, District 28 · Party: Republican · Serving term 2 · Occupation: Retired
Sponsored legislation
- HCR 31: LINDEN BATEMAN – States findings of the Legislature and honors the lifetime achievements of Linden Bateman, the author, sponsor, and successful advocate for the law designating “Idaho Day.”
- HCR 28: STATE AFFAIRS – States findings of the Legislature and asks Idahoans to recognize a day of fasting and prayer on March 1, 2026.
- HB 649: MONEY OF ACCOUNT AND INTEREST – Adds to existing law to provide for interest rates to be allowed by agreement subject to certain limitations.
- HJM 9: FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT – States findings of the Legislature and requests federal intervention to ensure proper application of FLPMA.
- SJM 102: MINES AND MINING – States findings of the Legislature and requests Idaho work with the federal government to reform certain federal acts that impede the production and processing of minerals in Idaho.
- SB 1128: WATER MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT – Adds to existing law to provide for the funding of water infrastructure projects.
- HB 303: PRODUCT LIABILITY – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding satisfaction of a warning to consumers or the public on products used in growing food or fiber.
- HB 263: TAXATION – Adds to existing law to provide that certain fees related to animal adoption and rescue are not subject to sales and use taxes.
- HJR 3: ILLEGAL DRUGS – States findings of the Legislature and proposes an amendment to the Idaho Constitution requiring a 2/3 vote of the Legislature to legalize certain illegal drugs.
- HB 146: WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS – Adds to existing law to require the installation of light-mitigating technology systems on wind energy conversion systems.
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