Brandon Shippy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office July 18, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Abby Lee |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rakel Shippy |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www |
Brandon Shippy is an American politician and businessman who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Idaho Senate, representing the 9th district.[1] He was appointed by Governor Brad Little to represent the seat on July 18, 2024, after incumbent Abby Lee resigned.[2]
Personal life and career
[edit]Shippy was raised in New Plymouth and Fruitland. He is married and has three children.[1] He owns a sprinkler company in New Plymouth.[3]
Political views
[edit]Abortion
[edit]Shippy proposed the Idaho Prenatal Equal Protection Act in February 2025 to further criminalize abortion and charge mothers who seek abortions with homicide, except in cases to protect the life of the mother. The bill would remove exemptions from the law regarding rape and incest.[4][5]
Marijuana
[edit]Shippy supported a bill in February 2025 that added a $300 fine to any charge of misdemeanor marijuana possession.[6]
Vaccines
[edit]Shippy proposed Senate Bill 1036, which would have banned gene therapy and mRNA vaccines until July 2035.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sen. Brandon Shippy - Idaho State Legislature". Idaho State Legislature. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Pfannenstiel, Kyle (2024-07-18). "Gov. Little appoints Brandon Shippy to Idaho State Senate to fill Abby Lee's seat • Idaho Capital Sun". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ "Governor Brad Little appoints Brandon Shippy to Idaho State Senate District 9". CBS 2 News. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Max Stevenson, Ian (2025-02-07). "Idaho Republican introduces murder prosecutions for abortion | Idaho Statesman". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Guido, Laura; Schwicht, Jodie (2025-02-06). "Proposed bill would eliminate rape, incest exemptions from Idaho abortion ban". Coeur D'Alene Press. Boise, Idaho. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Brown, Ruth (2025-02-18). "Legislators pass mandatory minimum fine for misdemeanor pot charges - Idaho Reports". Idaho Reports. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Max Stevenson, Ian (2025-02-05). "Idaho Republican lawmaker proposes COVID-19 mRNA vaccine ban | Idaho Statesman". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ^ Guido, Laura (2025-02-19). "Committee hears hours of testimony on bill to ban mRNA vaccines for 10 years". KTVB 7. Retrieved 2025-09-02.