Julianne Young is an American politician from Idaho. Young is a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 30 seat B.
Julianne Young | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Julie VanOrden |
| Succeeded by | Ben Fuhriman |
| Constituency | 31st district Seat B (2018–2022) 30th district Seat B (2022–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kevin |
| Children | Ten |
| Residence(s) | Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
Early life
editYoung's father is Richard Hill. Young grew up in Moreland, Idaho. At age 7, Young's family moved to Blackfoot, Idaho. Young graduated from Snake River High School.[1][2]
Education
editYoung earned an Associate degree from Rick's College.[1] Young earned a Bachelor's degree in education from Idaho State University.[3]
Career
editYoung is a former certified teacher who became a home-school educator. Young is a homemaker.[3][4]
On May 15, 2018, Young won the Idaho Primary election for District 31 seat B. Young defeated incumbent Julie VanOrden with 54.1% of the vote.[5] On November 6, 2018, Young won the election with no opponent and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 31 seat B.[1][3][6]
Young is a member of Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee, and State Affairs Committee.[3]
In February 2020, Young sponsored HB 509 to "forbid Idahoans from changing the gender marker on their birth certificate to match their gender identity."[7] Young collaborated on the bill with an Alliance Defending Freedom attorney, according emails leaked in 2023.[8] In June 2020, a federal court barred enforcement of the legislation and the state of Idaho was ordered to pay $321,224.50 in legal fees, "plus accrued interest at the rate of 2.14%" to plaintiffs in a related lawsuit.[9]
Personal life
editYoung's husband is Kevin Young. They have ten children. Young and her family live on a family farm in Blackfoot, Idaho.[3][4]
Young is a Christian.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Rep. Julianne Young". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Julianne Young". youngforidahohouse.com. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Representative Julianne Young's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ a b Bodkin, Devin (May 23, 2018). "Young Looks Ahead Following Primary Stunner". Idaho Ed News. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "May 15, 2018 Primary Election Results". Idaho Secretary of State's Office. May 15, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". Idaho Secretary of State's Office. November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ Russell, Betsy (2020-02-27). "House votes 53-16 in favor of transgender birth certificate bill defying court order". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ Pauly, Madison. "Inside the secret working group that helped push anti-trans laws across the country". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ Brown, Ruth (2022-08-11). "State ordered to pay $321,224 in legal fees over Idaho's transgender birth certificate lawsuit". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ Author. Julianne Youngfaith-family-freedom.org Archived 2023-03-24 at the Wayback Machine