(BOISE) On Thursday, Dec. 3, new State Representative Karey Hanks (R-St.Anthony) and 103 other Idaho legislators took their oath of office at the organizational session of the Sixty-sixth Idaho Legislature in the Boise Capitol. (One legislator was ill and unable to attend.)<\/p>\n
I am thankful to return as a representative and serve the people of District 35, and the people of Idaho, Hanks said. I felt that awesome, humble feeling as we were sworn to uphold the Idaho and U. S. Constitutions. It is such an honor and responsibility to serve our constituents well.<\/p>\n
Hanks will serve on State Affairs, Agriculture, and Commerce and Human Resources committees representing Fremont, Jefferson, Butte and Clark counties.<\/p>\n
I look forward to serving on my three assigned committees, she said. Agriculture is my first choice, where I have some experience and knowledge. The State Affairs committee handles second amendment bills, as well as pro-life and other statewide issues. The Commerce committee addresses unions, wages and retirement issues.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Hanks has assembled a Legislative Advisory Council to assist in determining or qualifying the benefits and\/or consequences to proposed legislation.<\/p>\n
This advisory council includes: Greg Bitter (motorsports), Brad Orme (retail petroleum sales\/hotel), Sandy Edwards (commercial trucking\/farming), Dr. Jason West (medical), Chip Schwarze (commerce), Shane Berger (banking), Collette Rinehart (marketing consultant), Kenneth J. Babcock (insurance), Dr. Drostan Orme (dental), and Dan Babcock (heavy-duty towing\/auto body).<\/p>\n
I have received very positive responses to my invitation to our district business people, as well as a few others in our region, to advise me in their areas of expertise, Hanks said. This will be of benefit to myself and those I serve, in casting the most informed votes possible.<\/p>\n
She anticipates expanding this council with additional community and business leaders. The 2021 Legislative session begins Jan. 11 in Boise, including an address from Governor Brad Little.<\/p>\n
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