After four terms, Rep. Robert Anderst announced his retirement from the House of Representatives this week. He will not be seeking reelection in the Fall.
“For the past eight years, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of District 12 and Nampa in the House chamber,” said Rep. Anderst. “The trust you have shown has always humbled me. The State of Idaho has been our family’s home for five generations, and we are committed to continue serving, but in new ways.”
Anderst also thanked all those who have been so supportive: family, friends and total strangers.
After two full decades serving the state of Idaho, Representative Gary Collins announced he will not seek reelection in the Fall. Collins is in his 10th term representing the people of Canyon County in the Idaho Statehouse.
“I’m making this decision with a heavy heart. I’ve made a lot of great friends in my time as a civil servant, and I’ve also made a difference for my constituents,” said Rep. Collins. “I care deeply for my community in Nampa and this state where I was born, raised a family, and built a business. There are many ways in which I will continue to serve and give back to the community that has given me so much. But, it’s time for me step aside in my official capacity as a State Representative.”
Rep. Collins is the Chairman of the House Revenue & Taxation Committee. He also serves on the Business and Local Government Committees.
The House Republican Caucus is committed to being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. That’s why we voted down the budget bill for the Office of the State Treasurer on Thursday. The Treasurer’s budget, like the Soil Conservation budget, looked to have room to be more fiscally conservative.
“The vote was a reset and review, and we can assure the Treasurer and other departments, that all budgets will be set by the end of the session,” said Rep. Megan Blanksma, House Majority Caucus Chair.
Member Legislation
Your House Republican Caucus is affirming its opposition to Idaho taxpayers funding gender reassignment surgery for a convicted sexual abuser. Senate Concurrent Resolution 135 is co-sponsored by Representative Mike Kingsley. It supports Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Department of Correction in their opposition to our State providing the surgery to Adree Edmo.
“The idea that Idahoans’ hard-earned dollars would have to go to a medically unnecessary surgery for someone who sexually abused a 15-year-old boy is disgusting,” said Rep. Kingsley. “This is yet another flawed decision by the 9th Circuit, and we need to fight it until we see justice.”
Governor Little has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court the decision by the 9th Circuit Court for the state prison system to provide the surgery. The Idaho House of Representatives is expected to take up SCR135 next week.
You can learn more about all the legislation being debated by our Caucus members. Just check the House Reading Calendar found at the link below.
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