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Committee sends Judge Rick Carnaroli’s nomination to the floor

Judiciary & Rules Committee · March 23, 2026

Summary

The Judiciary & Rules Committee recommended confirmation of Judge Rick Carnaroli to the Idaho Judicial Council after a brief virtual introduction; the nomination was sent to the Senate floor by voice vote.

Judge Rick Carnaroli, a long-serving district judge, joined the Judiciary & Rules Committee by Zoom to introduce himself and explain why he wants to serve on the Idaho Judicial Council. "My name is Rick Carnaroli. I'm a district judge and Governor Little's choice for appointment to the Idaho Judicial Council," he said, noting more than 21 years on the bench and an interest in mentoring new judges.

After the introduction, a committee member moved to send the gubernatorial appointment to the Senate floor with a recommendation of confirmation. A colleague who had litigated before Carnaroli praised his temperament and experience, saying he was "a great judge" and "fair"; the motion carried by voice vote and the nomination was ordered sent to the floor. Chairman Lakey recorded a senator to carry the recommendation to the full Senate.

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