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Idaho Senate confirms multiple gubernatorial appointments, refers others to committees
Summary
The Idaho Senate on Feb. 3 confirmed four gubernatorial appointments to state boards and commissions and accepted notices for two additional appointments to be considered by committees.
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on Monday confirmed four of Gov. Brad Little’s gubernatorial appointments to state boards and commissions and recorded notices for two more appointments to be referred for committee consideration.
The confirmations were routine and largely uncontested. Senators described the appointees’ professional experience before adopting committee reports by voice vote.
The actions matter because these boards advise and decide on issues ranging from education policy and environmental regulation to tax appeals and offender management. Confirmed appointees will serve staggered terms on commissions that shape state policy and regulatory oversight.
Senators adopted the Education Committee’s recommendation to confirm Sherry Lynn Baer to the Public Charter School Commission. "This is a reappointment for her. She's served on the public charter school commission since 2016," said Senator Ben VanOrden, who moved adoption of the committee report. The Senate approved the…
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