Plan to join the League of Women Voters of Pocatello third annual virtual forum, “A 2024 Idaho Legislature Preview” on Thursday, January 4 from 7 – 8:30 p.m MT. District 28 and District 29 legislators will discuss their expectations on the issues and bills that are expected to come up during the 2024 legislative session.
District 28 now comprises all of Power County with portions of Bannock and Franklin Counties. Sen. Guthrie, Rep. Cheatum, and Rep. Garner represent this district. Sen. Ruchti, Rep. Manwaring, and Rep. Roberts represent District 29 which includes most of Pocatello.
Sen. Jim Guthrie(R), District 28 – McCammon, is in his 6th term. He is a rancher/business owner. Guthrie chairs the State Affairs Committee while serving on Commerce & Human Resources and Resources & Environment.
Rick Cheatum (R), District 28 Seat A – Pocatello, is in his 1st term. He is retired and serves on the Pocatello City Council. He serves on the Commerce & Human Resources, Local Government, and Revenue & Taxation Committees.
Rep. Dan Garner (R), District 28 Seat B – Clifton, is in his 1st term. He is a farmer/rancher. He serves on the following committees: Agricultural Affairs; Education; and Judiciary Rules & Administration Committees.
Sen. James Ruchti (D), District 29 – Pocatello, is in his 1st term after serving three terms in the House. He is an attorney and is the Assistant Minority Leader. Ruchti serves on the Commerce & Human Resources, Judiciary & Rules, and State Affairs Committees.
Rep. Dustin Manwaring (R), District 29 – Pocatello House Seat A, is returning for the rest of his 2nd term. He is an attorney and is the House Majority Caucus Chair. Manwaring serves on the Resources & Conservation, Revenue & Taxation, Transportation & Defense, and Ways & Means Committee.
Rep. Nate Roberts (D) District 29 – Pocatello House Seat B, is an electrician in his1st term. He serves on the Agricultural Affairs; Commerce & Human Resources; and Health & Welfare Committees.
After brief introductions, the League moderator will ask questions that were sent to the panelists at an earlier date. Topics including property taxes, education funding, water, energy, healthcare rights, criminal justice, and spending federal funding will be discussed.
This Zoom forum can be joined for free by the public at http://tiny.cc/norjvz. The forum will be aired on KISU radio station and will be available on YouTube at a later date.
The League of Women Voters is a nonprofit organization of the United States that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information about the League in Pocatello contact: lwvpocatelloid [at] gmail.com
