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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Karey Hanks is a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 35B. Hanks was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Hanks is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • Graduated, Psychology, Brigham Young University, 2011
  • Associate's, Elementary Education, Rick's College, 1978

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Psychology, Brigham Young University, 2011
  • Associate's, Elementary Education, Rick's College, 1978
  • Former Harvest Worker, Crapo Farms
  • Former Merchandiser, FGXI
  • Former Bus Driver, Fremont County School District
  • Former Truck Driver, Generation Farms
  • Former Intern, Juvenile Correctional Center

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Psychology, Brigham Young University, 2011
  • Associate's, Elementary Education, Rick's College, 1978
  • Former Harvest Worker, Crapo Farms
  • Former Merchandiser, FGXI
  • Former Bus Driver, Fremont County School District
  • Former Truck Driver, Generation Farms
  • Former Intern, Juvenile Correctional Center
  • Candidate, Idaho State House of Representatives, District 35A, 2020
  • Representative, Idaho State House of Representatives, District 35B, 2016-2018
  • Candidate, Idaho House of Representatives, District 35B, District 35B, 2012

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agricultural Affairs Committee, Idaho State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Welfare Committee, Idaho State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, Idaho State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Psychology, Brigham Young University, 2011
  • Associate's, Elementary Education, Rick's College, 1978
  • Former Harvest Worker, Crapo Farms
  • Former Merchandiser, FGXI
  • Former Bus Driver, Fremont County School District
  • Former Truck Driver, Generation Farms
  • Former Intern, Juvenile Correctional Center
  • Candidate, Idaho State House of Representatives, District 35A, 2020
  • Representative, Idaho State House of Representatives, District 35B, 2016-2018
  • Candidate, Idaho House of Representatives, District 35B, District 35B, 2012
  • Faith Representative, Five County Detention Center, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association, present
  • Vice President-Programs, Fremont County Republican Women, 2014-2016
  • Secretary, Fremont County Republican Central Committee, 2013-2014
  • Precinct Committee Member, Fremont county Republican Central Committee, 1990's

Other Info

Hobbies or Special Talents:

A lover of the outdoors, be it skiing, biking or hiking, she understands Idahoans' connection to the land.

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Policy Positions

Idaho State Legislative Election 2016 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life

2. Should abortions be illegal after the first trimester of pregnancy?
- No Answer

3. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- No Answer

4. Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered?
- No Answer

5. Do you support requiring parental notification before an abortion is performed on a minor?
- No Answer

6. Do you support requiring parental consent before an abortion is performed on a minor?
- No Answer

7. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for abortion procedures?
- No Answer

8. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- No Answer

9. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Budget, Spending, & Tax

Budget Stabilization:

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Idaho's budget.

1. Tapping into Idaho's "rainy day" fund
- No Answer

2. Decreasing funding for public universities
- No Answer

3. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions
- No Answer

4. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees
- No Answer

5. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients
- No Answer

6. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

State Spending:

Indicate what state funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.

1. Education (higher)
- No Answer

2. Education (K-12)
- No Answer

3. Environment
- No Answer

4. Health care
- No Answer

5. Law enforcement/corrections
- No Answer

6. Transportation/infrastructure
- No Answer

7. Welfare
- No Answer

8. Other or expanded categories
- No Answer

State Taxes:

Indicate what state tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.

1. Alcohol taxes
- No Answer

2. Cigarette taxes
- No Answer

3. Corporate taxes
- No Answer

4. Small business taxes
- No Answer

5. Gas/Oil taxes
- No Answer

6. Property taxes
- No Answer

7. Sales taxes
- No Answer

8. Income taxes (low-income families)
- No Answer

9. Income taxes (mid-income families)
- No Answer

10. Income taxes (high-income families)
- No Answer

11. Do you support applying sales taxes to all online purchases?
- No Answer

12. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

Do you support limits on the following types of contributions for state candidates?

1. Individual
- No Answer

2. Political Action Committee
- No Answer

3. Corporate
- No Answer

4. Political Party
- No Answer

5. Should candidates for state office be encouraged to meet voluntary spending limits?
- No Answer

6. Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
- No Answer

7. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- No Answer

8. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- No Answer

9. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No Answer

2. Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders, such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment?
- No Answer

3. Do you support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana?
- No Answer

4. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- No Answer

5. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- No Answer

6. Do you support delaying the seizure of assets by law enforcement officials until after a conviction?
- No Answer

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Economic

1. Do you support government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No Answer

2. Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No Answer

3. Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector?
- No Answer

4. Do you support increased state funding for job-training programs that re-train displaced workers?
- No Answer

5. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- No Answer

6. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- No Answer

7. Do you support providing financial incentives to the private sector for the purpose of job creation?
- No Answer

8. Do you support providing direct financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
- No Answer

9. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage?
- No Answer

10. Should employers be able to ask about applicants' criminal history before interviewing them?
- No Answer

11. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Education

1. Do you support the national Common Core State Standards initiative?
- No Answer

2. Do you support a merit pay system for teachers?
- No Answer

3. Is the tenure process for public school teachers producing effective teachers?
- No Answer

4. Should parents be allowed to use vouchers to send their children to any school?
- No Answer

5. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- No Answer

6. Do you support the state government providing college students with financial aid?
- No Answer

7. Should illegal immigrants who graduate from Idaho high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- No Answer

8. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- No Answer

2. Do you support state funding for the development of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)?
- No Answer

3. Do you support state funding for improvements to Idaho's energy infrastructure?
- No Answer

4. Do you support state funding for open space preservation?
- No Answer

5. Do you support government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- No Answer

6. Do you support increased regulations of the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry?
- No Answer

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- No Answer

3. Should citizens be allowed to carry concealed guns?
- Yes

4. Should a license be required for gun possession?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- The 2nd Amendment states "shall not be infringed." I believe in training and encourage it, but not required. A well-armed citizenry is a free citizenry.

Health

1. Do you support a universally-accessible, publicly-administered health insurance option?
- No Answer

2. Do you support expanding access to health care through commercial health insurance reform?
- No Answer

3. Do you support interstate health insurance compacts?
- No Answer

4. Do you support Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No Answer

5. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- No Answer

6. Do you support monetary limits on damages that can be collected in malpractice lawsuits?
- No Answer

7. Do you support allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes?
- No Answer

8. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Social

1. Do you support same-sex marriage?
- No Answer

2. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Idaho's anti-discrimination laws?
- No Answer

3. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Idaho's anti-discrimination laws?
- No Answer

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- No Answer

Events

2020

Oct. 13
Don't Tread on Idaho Tour - Rigby

Tue 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM MDT

Rigby Senior Center Rigby, ID

Jun. 2
Return Your Republican Primary Ballot

Tue 12:00 AM – 11:59 AM MDT