Bert Brackett

Bert Brackett

Member of the Idaho Senate from District 23
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Preceded by	Tom Gannon
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 23 Seat B
In office 2005–2008
Preceded by	Douglas Jones
Succeeded by	Stephen Hartgen
Personal details
Born	(1944-10-17) October 17, 1944 Twin Falls, Idaho
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Paula
Profession	Rancher Idaho National Guard

Noy Elbert "Bert" Brackett, III (born October 17, 1944) is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate, representing the 23rd District (Twin Falls) since 2008. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. He received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Idaho. ^[1]

Early life and career

Bert Brackett was born in Twin Falls, ID in 1944. He currently lives with his wife Paula and is the father of five. Mr. Brackett received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Idaho in 1966. Before becoming a Senator, Mr. Brackett served one term in the Idaho House. In 2008 Senator Brackett was elected to represent Idaho's 23rd Legislative District which encompasses Twin Falls. ^[2]

When not attending to legislative duties, Senator Brackett is a Rancher at Flat Creek Ranch.^[3] Senator Brackett also served for the Idaho National Guard. ^[2]

Committees

Senator Brackett is currently serving on the following Committees:^[4]

Senate Finance Committee (Member)
Senate Transportation Committee (Vice Chairman)
Senate Resources and Environment (Member)

Organizations

Senator Brackett is currently active in the following Organizations:^[2]

Idaho Cattle Association (Member/Fmr. President)

References

↑ Idaho State Legislature – Senate Membership. Legislature.idaho.gov (2004-07-29). Retrieved on 2013-04-20.
1 2 3 Senator Bert Brackett Biography – Project Vote Smart. Votesmart.org (1944-10-17). Retrieved on 2013-04-20.
↑ Senator Bert Brackett – Biography. Vote-ID.org. Retrieved on 2013-04-20.
↑ Project Vote Smart – Senator Bert Brackett – Biography. Votesmart.org (1944-10-17). Retrieved on 2013-04-20.

Members of the Idaho State Senate

63rd Legislature (2015) President of the Senate: Brad Little (R) President pro Tempore: Brent Hill (R) Majority Leader: Bart Davis (R) Minority Leader: Michelle Stennett (D)

Shawn Keough (R) Steve Vick (R) Bob Nonini (R) Mary Souza (R) Dan Schmidt (D) Dan G. Johnson (R) Sheryl Nuxoll (R) Steven Thayn (R) Abby Lee (R) Jim Rice (R) Patti Anne Lodge (R) Todd Lakey (R) Curt McKenzie (R) Marv Hagedorn (R) Fred Martin (R) Grant Burgoyne (D) Maryanne Jordan (D) Janie Ward-Engelking (D) Cherie Buckner-Webb (D) Chuck Winder (R) Clifford Bayer (R) Lori Den Hartog (R) Bert Brackett (R) Lee Heider (R) James Patrick (R) Michelle Stennett (D) Kelly A. Anthon (R) Jim Guthrie (R) Roy Lacey (D) Dean Mortimer (R) Steve Bair (R) Mark Harris (R) Bart Davis (R) Brent Hill (R) Jeff Siddoway (R)

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