Idaho Legislative Update

Hello,

This is the first edition of The Roadmap, an update on what's happening in the Idaho State Legislature. It will come out every Monday during the session and will update you on what's happened during the week prior at the Capitol.

Occasionally, there may be a need to send out an additional newsletter if there are important dates coming up quickly that need our attention.

It will focus mostly on issues that affect our transportation industry, but on occasion it may delve into other issues of interest to us all. And, it's possible that there may be some national issues that need to be shared.

We will share important dates, upcoming events as well as action alerts. We will make it easy for you to find your legislator and know who your transportation representatives are for the session.

This first edition is covering the December organizational meetings for the House and Senate.

We welcome your input and will strive to report fairly and accurately. To share news or article ideas please reach out to [email protected].

Cheers,

Bibiana Nertney

IAHD Communications Director

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House Leadership Election Results

Speaker Scott Bedke held back a challenge as Speaker of the House from Rep. Wendy Horman of Idaho Falls on Wednesday.

Other leadership positions were also decided Wednesday night in a closed door caucus meeting.

Majority Leader Mike Moyle of Star defeated Rep. Judy Boyle, Midvale, Rep. Jason Monks, of Nampa defeated Rep. Vito Barbieri, Dalton Gardens for Assistant Majority Leader and Caucus Chair Rep. Megan Blanksma, Hammett, defeated Rep. Dorothy Moon of Stanley.

During the House Democratic Caucus Rep. Lauren Necochea defeated House Assistant Minority leader Rep. John McCrostie to take over that position.

The House Minority leader remains Rep. Ilana Rubel of Boise and the new Minority Caucus Chair is Rep. Sally Toone of Gooding.

On Thursday, all of the leadership was voted on by the full House.

Senate Leadership Confirmed

The top position of President Pro Tem went to Senator Chuck Winder of Boise who took over from Senator Brent Hill who did not run for re-election and is retiring.

Senator Kelly Anthon of Burley was unopposed and will move into the Majority Leader seat.

Senator Abby Lee of Fruitland beat Senator Lori den Hartog of Meridian for Assistant Majority Leader and Senator Mark Harris will become Majority Caucus Chair.

There were no contested races on the minority side for leadership. Minority Leader is Senator Michelle Stennett of Ketchum, Senator Grant Burgoyne of Boise will be Assistant Minority Leader and Senator Janie Ward Engelking of Boise is Minority Caucus Chair.

House and Senate Committee Chairman

Both bodies have selected their committee chairmen. Here is who they are:

HOUSE:

Agricultural Affairs: Rep.Kauffman

Appropriations/JFAC: Rep.Youngblood

Business: Rep. Dixon

Commerce & Human Resources: Rep. Holtzclaw

Education: Rep. Clow

Environment, Energy & Technology: Rep. Ehardt

Health & Welfare: Rep. Wood

Judiciary: Rep. Chaney

Local Government: Rep. Mendive

Resources: Rep. Gibbs

Revenue & Taxation: Rep. Harris

State Affairs: Rep. Crane

Transportation & Defense: Rep. Palmer

Ways & Means: Rep. Amador

SENATE:

Agricultural Affairs: Senator Burtenshaw

Commerce and Human resources: Senator Patrick

Education: Senator Thayn

Finance/JFAC: Senator Bair

Health and Welfare: Senator Martin

Judiciary and Rules: Senator Lakey

Resources and Environment: Senator Vick

State Affairs: Senator Patti Ann Lodge

Transportation: Senator Den Hartog

House Transportation Committee Membership

Here are the members of the House Transportation and defense Committee.

Chairman:

Rep.Joe Palmer