Idaho State Legislature - Senate Membership

Steve Bair (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 4
Born 04/09/1958 at Blackfoot, Idaho; graduated 1976 from Snake River HS in Moreland; attended Ricks College; L.D.S.; agribusiness; precinct committeeman; 30-year member of Boy Scouts of America; spouse: Lori; children: Amber, Sheyann, Josh, Katie and Jared; ten grandchildren.

Clifford R. Bayer (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Served five terms, House 2002-2012; 1982 graduate of Borah High; B.S. in biology from Boise State University; spouse: Nicki

Les Bock (D) E-mail

Legislative Term: 3
Artisan Furniture Construction/Artist; Senate 2008-2012; House of Representatives 2006-2008; member of the Senate Judiciary and Rules, Health and Welfare, and Agricultural Affairs committees; bachelor's degree, University of California, Davis; law degree, University of California, Hastings College of Law, San Francisco; served on the Idaho Commission for Children and Youth and as executive director for the Idaho Human Rights Education Center; Community Center Elm Award; Idaho State Bar awards for outstanding service and pro bono legal work; family: two sons, fiancee Dunnia Aplicano.

Bert Brackett (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 2
Born 10/17/1944 at Twin Falls; 1962 graduate of Hagerman High School; B.S. in agriculture, University of Idaho;116 Armored Cavalry, Idaho National Guard; rancher; President Idaho Cattle Association, Chairman Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission; 1996 Cattleman of the Year; spouse: Paula; children: Lori Blatner, Ira Brackett, Jani Revier, Gus Brackett, Jake Brackett.

Cherie Buckner-Webb (D) E-mail
Minority Caucus Chair

Legislative Term: 1
Served one term, House 2010-2012; born in Boise, Idaho; bachelor's degree in management and organizational leadership, George Fox University; master's degree in social work, Northwest Nazarene University; board member of numerous community organizations; received the 2010 Community Hero award, Boise State University, Excellence in the Arts award, Idaho Governor's Award in the Arts, the Jefferson Award for public service, 2012 NAACP Heritage Hall of Fame award, American Mothers Inc., 2012 Idaho Mother of Distinction and National Mother of Distinction; spouse: Henry, two sons and one granddaughter

Dean L. Cameron (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 11
Born at Burley; graduate of Meridian High School; Associate Degree in Arts & Science majoring in political science from Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho); co-owner Cameron & Seamons, Inc. Insurance and Investments; National Association of Health Underwriters; member, National Association of Insurance Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Mini-Cassia Chamber of Commerce and Rupert Rotary Club; spouse: Linda Lanovara; children: Carissa, Laci and Nathan.

Bart M. Davis (R) E-mail
Majority Leader

Legislative Term: 7
Born March 7, 1955 at Rapid City, SD; 1973 graduate of Idaho Falls High School; B.A. from Brigham Young University; J.D. from University of Idaho; L.D.S.; attorney; 2012, Legislator of Year, Idaho Library Association; 2011, Angel in Adoption Award, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute; 2010, Special Recognition for Extraordinary Contributions to the Improved Administration of Justice in Idaho, Idaho Judicial Conference; 2010, Professor Boyd A. Martin Award, Idaho Association of Cities; 2010-present, Trustee, Museum of Idaho; 2009, chair, Council of State Governments; 2009, Republican legislator of the year, Idaho Republican Party; 2008-2011, president, Law School Advisory Council, University of Idaho College of Law; 2008, vice-chair, Idaho Republican State Convention, Sandpoint; 2008, Idaho Delegate at Large, Republican National Convention, Minneapolis, MN; 2007-present, Committee on Relations with other Organizations, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; 2007, Outstanding Republican Elected Official Award, Idaho Republican Party, Region VII; 2007, Use of Legislative History: Willow Witching for Legislative Intent, 43 University of Idaho College of Law Review 585 (2007), Kate Kelly and Kristin Ford, co-authors; 2006-2007, board member, Idaho Law Review Advisory Board, College of Law, University of Idaho; June, 2006, vice-chair, Idaho Republican Convention, Idaho Falls; 2006-2009, member, Idaho's Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; 2006-present, member, Guardianship/Conservatorship Committee, Idaho Supreme Court; 2006, chair, Eastern Idaho State Park Search Committee; 2005-present, chairman and secretary of the Board, Electrical Wholesale Supply Co., Inc.; 2005-2006, member, Study Committee on Faithless Presidential Electors, NCCUSL; 2004, Leadership to Eastern Idaho Award, Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce; 2004, Shooting Star Award, State Government Affairs Council; 2004, Idaho Delegate at Large, Republican National Convention, New York City, NY; 2004, parliamentarian, Idaho Republican State Convention, Boise, Idaho; 2004, co-chair, Guardianship/Conservatorship Interim Committee, Idaho State Legislature; 2003-present, member, Committee on Liaison with Native American Tribes (U.C.C. Article 9), National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; 2003-2004, chairman, Council of State Governments-West; 2003-present, member, Governing Board and Executive Committee, The Council of State Governments; 2003-present, Senate board member, Idaho Bond Bank Authority; 2003-present, task force member, (current chairman) Legal Task force, The Council of State Governments (12 member "Federalism" national task force to determine amicus participation on certain cases before the United States Supreme Court); 2002-present, Majority Leader, Idaho State Senate; 2002-2003, co-chair, Task Force to Study Campaign Financing for Judicial Election, Idaho State Legislature; 2002, Majority Caucus Chair, Idaho State Senate; 2001-present, commissioner, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; 2001, recipient, Cesar Chavez/Dolores Huerta Farmworker Justice Award; 2001-present, member, Committee on Suggested State Legislation, Council of State Governments; 2001-2003, chair, Futures Committee, Council of State Governments-West; 2001-present, council member, Legislative Council, Idaho State Legislature; 2000-2001, member, Idaho Governor's Family Farm Security Task Force; 2000, participant, Project Israel Interchange, American Jewish Committee & Council of State Governments; 2000-2002, member, Committee on Judicial Independence and Judicial Integrity, Idaho State Bar; 2000, Idaho Delegate at Large, Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, PA; 2000-2004, board member, Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency; 1999-present, member, Idaho Falls Education Advisory Council; 1988, chair, Commercial Bankruptcy Law Section, Idaho State Bar; 1999, recipient, Professionalism Award, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section, Idaho State Bar; 1999, member, Idaho Governor's Executive Committee on Safety in Schools; 1999-present, member, Executive Committee, Council on State Governments-West;1999-2011, member, and past-chair, Ad Hoc Joint Advisory Committee on Technology, 1998-present, Idaho State Senate; 1999, Toll Fellow, Council of State Governments; 1998-present, council member, Idaho Falls Education Advisory Council; 1995-1998, member, 9th Circuit Judicial Conference Executive Committee, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals; 1997-1999, member, Eastern Idaho Division Facilities Committee, United States Court District of Idaho; 1993-1995, Idaho Lawyer Representative, 9th Circuit Judicial Conference, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Courts; 1993-1994, member, Long Range Planning Committee, United States District Court, District of Idaho; 1990-2001, member, Rules Committee, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho; 1994, Admitted to Practice, United States District Court, District of Arizona; 1989, Admitted to Practice, United States Supreme Court; 1987, Admitted to Practice, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals; 1982-1984, co-chair, Bonneville County Young Republicans; 1981, Admitted to Practice, United States District Court, District of Idaho; 1981, Admitted to Practice, Supreme Court of the State of Idaho; spouse: Marion Davis; children: Christopher (Kodie), Weston (Brigette), Cameron (deceased), Jil (David), Rebecca (Jesse) and Annie; 13 grandchildren

Branden J. Durst (D) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Served three terms, House 2006-2010; born in Boise, Idaho; BA political science from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington; MPA in public policy and administration from Boise State University; Christian; recipient 2010 Boise Education Association A+ Friend of Education Award, Idaho Business Accomplished 40 Under 40 Award, Idaho Freedom Foundation Friend of Freedom Public Policy Innovation Award; spouse: Jaime and four children

Russell M. Fulcher (R) E-mail
Majority Caucus Chair

Legislative Term: 5
Born in Meridian, Idaho; graduated Meridian High School; bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration, Boise State University; completed Electronic Engineering Program, Micron Technology; Protestant; business commercial real estate; family: wife Kara and children Meghan, Benjamin and Nicole.

John W. Goedde (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 7
Born 05/20/1949 at Chelan, WA; graduated Chelan High School in 1967; B.A. in hotel & restaurant administration, Washington State University; Independent Insurance Agent; former trustee School District #271; former precinct committeeman and state committeeman; past chairman Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce, past president North Idaho Chamber of Commerce; Coeur d'Alene Volunteer of the Year 1996; Insurance Women of North Idaho-Insurance Industry Leader of the Year 1993; Idaho Insurance Underwriters/Agent of the Year 2000; family: wife Terri, son Brian and stepson Matt.

Jim Guthrie (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Served one term, House 2010-2012; born in Pocatello, Idaho; graduate, Marsh Valley High School; member, Marsh Valley School District Board of Trustees, 1995-2001; Bannock County Commissioner, 2001-2007; spouse: Barbara, three children and five grandchildren

Marv Hagedorn (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Served three terms, House 2006-2012; born in Omak, Washington; 1974 graduate of Potlatch High School; attended University of Maryland and Pensacola Jr. College; 5 years electronics, Leadership & Management; U.S. Navy (20 years active duty); Presbyterian; retired Navy "Mustang"; co-founder of Wyakin Warrior Foundation, Distinguished Life Member NRA, Life Member Disabled American Veterans and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife-Idaho (co-founder), Founding/Life member North American Fishing Club, member American Legion; spouse: Patty and two children

Lee Heider (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 2
Born 2/17/47, Twin Falls; contractor/broker; bachelor's degree, Brigham Young University; master's of public administration, Ball State University; member, Twin Falls City Council; Vice Mayor, Twin Falls; Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver award, Boys Scouts of America; member, Pacific Fisheries Commission; family: wife Jan, six children and 22 grandchildren.

Brent Hill (R) E-mail
President Pro Tempore

Legislative Term: 7
Born 4/23/1949 at Rigby; graduated Madison High School in 1967; B.S. in accounting from Utah State University; Certified Public Accountant/Certified Financial Planner; Board member, Citizens Community Bank; past president Rexburg Chamber of Commerce; member Madison County Coordinating Committee; USU "Outstanding Accounting Graduate" and "Accounting Alumnus of the Year"; spouse: Julie; children: Justin, Ritchie, Michael and Kevin.

Dan G. Johnson (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Appointed December, 2011, to fill the vacated Senate seat in District 7; born Salina, Kansas; bachelor's degree in forest management, University of Idaho, 1989; master's degree in forest economics, Virginia Tech, 1991; agriculture graduate, Leadership Idaho; President, Idaho Certified Public Managers; fiancee: Natalie Jean Altmiller and four children

Shawn Keough (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 9
Graduate Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati OH; attended North Idaho College and Lewis Clark State College in business management; Protestant; public relations; spouse: Mike; two children.

Roy Lacey (D) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Served one term, House 2010-2012; born in Pocatello, Idaho; Retired; attended Idaho State University; spouse: Renee, four children and 13 grandchildren

Todd M. Lakey (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Born in Portland, Oregon; Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University; Juris Doctorate, Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law; Canyon County Deputy Prosecutor and County Commissioner; Past President Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks and Chairman County Planning Association of SW Idaho; Officer U.S. Army Reserves; spouse: Jan and five children

Patti Anne Lodge (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 7
Born Pittsburgh, PA; Idahoan since age 4; B.A. in history/secondary education, Marylhurst University; graduate studies at BSU, University of Idaho, Idaho State University and Albertson College of Idaho; NNU; Religion Catholic; agribusiness owner/retired public school educator. SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES: Chairman Senate Judiciary and Rules 2012, member 2001-, member Senate State Affairs 2011-, member Health and Welfare. 2000-2004, 2006-2012, Past Chairman Health and Welfare 2006-2012, member JFAC 2002-2006, Commerce 2000-2002, 2009-2011. INTERIM COMMITTEES: Joint Millennium Fund Committee, 2002-, CoChairman 2005-; Legislative Council 2003-2011; Pacific Northwest Economic Region Idaho Council 2012-; Information Technology Resources Management Council, 2009-2011,; Health Care Task Force 2007-; Board of Health and Welfare 2007-2013; State Drug Court Executive Committee 2001-; Interagency Committee on Substance Abuse Prevention 2005-; Juvenile Custody Review Board 2002-2013; Idaho Meth Project Advisory Board 2008-. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Girls and Boys Club Advisory Committee 2009-; Nampa Chamber of Commerce; Caldwell Chamber of Commerce; Idaho Catholic Foundation Board Member; Member of Caldwell Night Rodeo Board of Directors 1992-2000; Idaho High School Rodeo Association Board Member, President Idaho Federation of Republican Women; Former Canyon County GOP Chairman; Precinct Chairman 1980-2001, 2012-; State Committee Woman, Canyon County Republican Women's President, Idaho Republican Finance Chairman 2001-2002; National Republican Women Board Member 1992-2000; AWARDS: AG All Star 2001-; Friend of Agriculture 2001-; Idaho Republican Senator 2010; Idaho Drug Court Leadership Award 2006; Canyon County Outstanding Republican, Idaho Republican Hall of Fame, Outstanding County Chairman, Idaho Outstanding Republican Woman, Idaho State Marriage Ambassador. Family: husband Edward J. Lodge; children Mary-Jeanne, Edward R. and Anne-Marie; and grandchildren Cade, Amara and Hadley.

Fred S. Martin (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Born in Tyhee, Idaho; attended Ricks College, Idaho State University, Medical Training Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, NCO School and the Idaho National Guard; Boy Scouts of America: District Commissioner; Scout Master; Eagle Scout, Duty to God Award; Bureau Chief, U.S. Congressman; Sergeant at Arms, Idaho State Senate; Student Body President, Ricks College; Coach, Youth Basketball, Soccer and Baseball; Executive Director, Citizens for Progressive Government; spouse: Darla, six children and 16 grandchildren

Curt McKenzie (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 6
Born 2/9/1969 at Corvallis OR; B.A. in physics/history from Northwest Nazarene University; J.D. from Georgetown University; Nazarene; attorney; spouse: Renee and two children

Dean M. Mortimer (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 3
Business owner; previously served in the Idaho State House of Representatives, 2007-2008; member of the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee, Education, and Judiciary and Rules committees; associate's degree, Ricks College; bachelor's degree in communications and master's degree in business administration, Utah State University; retired mortgage banker; builder/developer; precinct committee chairman; Boy Scouts of America; Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce; family: wife Judy Woodbury, four children and seven grandchildren.

Bob Nonini (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Served four terms, House 2004-2012; born in Wallace, Idaho; 1972 graduate of Wallace High; attended North Idaho College; Catholic; member Post Falls Chamber of Commerce and Post Falls Rotary Club; Kootenai County Republican Chairman 1998-2004; past state President Idaho Insurance & Financial Advisors 2003-2004; Board Member, Petroleum Storage Tank Fund; spouse: Cathyanne

Sheryl L. Nuxoll (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 2
Born 3/7/51, Cottonwood, Idaho; housewife, mother, teacher, co-manager of farm/ranch; business degree, Gonzaga University; holding a CPA license until 1988; Idaho County Republican Central Committee, 2008-2012; family: husband Felix and six children.

Jim Patrick (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Served three terms, House 2006-2012; born in Twin Falls, Idaho; B.S. in agricultural economics and business management, University of Idaho; 116th National Guard; Director, Salmon River Canal Company, President-IBC, Director-IMCB, Secretary Treasurer-NDBC; member of numerous associations, societies and boards; Eagle Scout, Farm Bureau Member of the Year, Outstanding Water Quality Irrigator; spouse: Afton; children: David and Andrew

Monty J. Pearce (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 6
Served two terms in the House of Representatives 1999-2002, rancher; spouse: Merry.

Jim Rice (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Appointed March 1, 2012, to fill vacated Senate seat in District 10; serves as a precinct committeeman; volunteer member of the Caldwell Schools Policy Committee; graduated from Melba High School and attended Brigham Young University; law degree from William Howard Taft University in California; spouse: Tish, eight children and four grandchildren

Dan J Schmidt (D) E-mail

Legislative Term: 2
Born 8/2/54, Salem, Oregon; family physician; medical degree, University of Washington; Latah County coroner for 15 years; hospital board member, six years; hospital chief of staff; Ted Phillips Award; top graduate in family medicine, UW; family: wife Martha and four daughters

Jeff C. Siddoway (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 4
Born 10/21/1948 at Rexburg; graduate South Fremont High School in St. Anthony; attended University of Idaho; L.D.S.; rancher of sheep, elk and bison; spouse: Cindy; children: Billie Jean, Jodie and J.C.

Michelle Stennett (D) E-mail
Minority Leader

Legislative Term: 2
Born 11/2/1960, Sacramento, CA; self-employed; bachelor's degrees in Latin languages and international studies, University of Oregon; spouse: Clint (deceased)

Steven P. Thayn (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 1
Served three terms, House 2006-2012; born in Richland, Washington; 1972 graduate of Emmett High School; Treasure Valley Community College and Boise State University, B.S. Political Science; LDS; President of Youth Soccer Association for 10 years; Chairman, Payette River Regional Technical Academy Charter School; spouse: Sheryll; children: Damon, Derrick, Tyler, Tabor, Micah, Marcus, Chelsey and Carli

John H. Tippets (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 2
John Tippets was born on January 16, 1952. He and his wife Nancy live in Bennington, Bear Lake County. They have nine children and 24 grandchildren. John works as the public affairs manager at Agrium in Soda Springs. He has a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in human resource management from Utah State University. John served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1988 until early 2000. During that time, he served as Majority Caucus Chairman and Chairman of the State Affairs Committee.

Steve Vick (R) E-mail

Legislative Term: 2
Born 5/23/56, Great Falls, Montana; business owner; bachelor's degree in engineering, Montana State University; member, Montana House of Representatives, 1994-2001; family: wife Cheryl Ann, four children and two grandsons.

Elliot Werk (D) E-mail
Assistant Minority Leader

Legislative Term: 6
Born April 16, 1957 in Montreal, Canada; graduated 1975 from Granada Hills High School in California; B.S. in geology from Sonoma State University; family: wife Nancy Greenwald and daughter Hattie.

Chuck Winder (R) E-mail
Assistant Majority Leader

Legislative Term: 3
Businessman; bachelor's degree in political science, College of Idaho; served on the Boise City Design Review Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission; Ada County Highway District Commission; former chairman, Idaho Transportation Board; former naval aviator; Credit Rating Enhancement Commmittee, Governor's Housing Committee, Endowment Fund Investment Board; family: wife Dianne, two children and seven grandchildren.

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