Dave Lent
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Graduate of Eastern Idaho Technical College and Idaho State University; holds national credential in Radiation Protection, dedicating his career to advancing safety, education, and community development; retired from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as a nuclear facility training manager, where he oversaw regulatory and facility-specific training programs; served as chair for the Energy Facilities Contracting Group, recognized with the Distinguished Leadership award from the U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington D.C. for contributions to regulatory reform and cost-cutting initiatives; consultant with the nuclear power industry in both radiation protection and workforce training; managed several multimillion-dollar projects and participated in mission-critical activities at the INL since 1980; served 12 years on the Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees, playing a key role in replacing four elementary schools and transitioning a junior high into a successful project-based high school; appointed by Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper to the committee that recommended the creation of the College of Eastern Idaho; enjoys hosting family and friends at the…
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- VerifiedVoted yes on H 974: APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE POLICE – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted absent on H 930: CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the duties of political treasurers.
- VerifiedVoted yes on S 1453: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – RURAL HEALTH – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted yes on S 1432: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – OTHER PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted yes on H 776: CHILD PROTECTION – Adds to existing law to provide for safety checks for children under one year of age.
- VerifiedVoted yes on S 1434: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted no on S 1435: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – Relates to the maintenance appropriations to the Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027.
- VerifiedVoted yes on H 737: NATURAL RESOURCES – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to merge the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources.
- VerifiedVoted yes on H 577: TRANSPORTATION – Amends existing law to provide that license plates do not automatically expire after 10 years and may continue to be used while still legible.
- VerifiedVoted yes on S 1313: NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSING AND NATUROPATH REGISTRATION – Amends existing law to provide for the voluntary licensure of pharmacists as naturopathic doctors.
- VerifiedVoted absent on S 1247: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement.
Voting Record Feed
H 974: APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE POLICE – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027.
H 930: CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the duties of political treasurers.
S 1453: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – RURAL HEALTH – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care for fiscal year 2027.
S 1432: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – OTHER PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
H 776: CHILD PROTECTION – Adds to existing law to provide for safety checks for children under one year of age.
S 1434: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
S 1435: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – Relates to the maintenance appropriations to the Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027.
H 737: NATURAL RESOURCES – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to merge the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources.
H 577: TRANSPORTATION – Amends existing law to provide that license plates do not automatically expire after 10 years and may continue to be used while still legible.
S 1313: NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSING AND NATUROPATH REGISTRATION – Amends existing law to provide for the voluntary licensure of pharmacists as naturopathic doctors.
S 1247: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement.
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