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Julianne Young

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Julianne Young
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
Assumed office
December 1, 2018
Preceded byJulie VanOrden
Constituency31st district Seat B (2018–2022)
30th district Seat B (2022–present)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKevin
ChildrenTen
Residence(s)Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S.
Alma mater

Julianne Young is an American politician from Idaho. Young is a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 30 seat B.

Early life

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Young'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

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Young earned an Associate degree from Rick's College.[1] Young earned a Bachelor's degree in education from Idaho State University.[3]

Career

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Young 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

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Young'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

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  1. ^ a b c "Rep. Julianne Young". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  2. ^ "Julianne Young". youngforidahohouse.com. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Representative Julianne Young's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Bodkin, Devin (May 23, 2018). "Young Looks Ahead Following Primary Stunner". Idaho Ed News. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  5. ^ "May 15, 2018 Primary Election Results". Idaho Secretary of State's Office. May 15, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". Idaho Secretary of State's Office. November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Pauly, Madison. "Inside the secret working group that helped push anti-trans laws across the country". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Author. Julianne Young faith-family-freedom.org [dead link]
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