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Senate committee hears two nominees for Idaho Board of Environmental Quality; votes deferred
Summary
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee questioned two gubernatorial appointees for the Idaho Board of Environmental Quality on their experience and priorities. The committee did not vote on either nomination and said it will schedule a future confirmation vote.
Vice Chair Senator Vierke, presiding over the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, conducted hearings on two gubernatorial appointments to the Idaho Board of Environmental Quality on Oct. 12, 2025. The nominees — Lance Boylan of Kellogg and Dennis Lecum of Idaho Falls — introduced their backgrounds and answered questions from committee members. No confirmation votes were taken; the committee said it will set a date for a future vote.
The first nominee, Lance Boylan, identified himself as a resident of Kellogg and said he has worked in the environmental field in Idaho since 2011. "I'm both honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to be here before you today," Boylan said. He described technical experience at the Lucky Friday…
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