Paul Amador
Paul Amador[1] is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2016 representing District 4, which includes the City of Coeur d'Alene and a small portion of unincorporated Kootenai County. Paul serves on the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee, is Vice-Chair of the Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, and serves on the Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee. Amador has spent most of his career as an administrator at colleges and universities throughout the United States, most recently working for the University of Idaho. Amador currently owns and operates an educational and data management consulting business with his wife.
Paul Amador | |
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 Amador with his wife Julie and son Peter. | |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 4 Seat B | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Sims |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Julie |
| Children | Peter |
| Residence | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada California State University |
| Website | www |
Education
Amador attended the University of Nevada where he earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in educational leadership. Amador's graduate research focused on both K-12 and higher education-related issues, including public school finance, tuition policy, and educational technology. Amador attended California State University, Fresno where he earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics.[2]
Idaho House of Representatives
Legislative agenda
Amador has been actively involved in education-related issues during his service in the Idaho legislature, serving on the House education committee during his first term of office and then as one of a handful of legislators responsible for crafting the K-12 and higher education budgets on the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee. [3] During the 2019 Legislative session Amador introduced legislation to support a voluntary pre-school program developed in conjunction with Idaho Business for Education.[4] Idaho is one of only six states that currently provide no funding for pre-school related programs.[5] In 2020, Amador was appointed to the Interim Joint Committee on K-12 Academic Standards.
Committee assignments
2019-2020 Session
- Joint Finance and Appropriations
- Joint Legislative Oversight
- Judiciary, Rules & Administration
- Environment, Energy & Technology (Vice-chairman)
2017-2018 Session
- Agricultural Affairs
- Education
- Judiciary, Rules & Administration
Elections
2020
Amador ran unopposed in the Republican Primary and the general election.[6]
2018
Amador defeated Republican challenger Roger Garlock in the May 15, 2018 primary with 68.6% of the vote.[7]
Amador defeated Democratic challenger Shem Hanks in the November 6, 2018 general election with 62.6% of the vote.[8]
2016
Amador defeated Republican incumbent Kathleen Sims in the May 17, 2016 Primary with 51.62% of the vote.[9]
Amador defeated Democratic candidate Tom Hearn in the General Election with 63.31% of the vote.[10]
Personal
Paul married his wife, Julie, in 2005. They have one son, Peter. Paul enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with his family.
References
- "House Membership: Paul Amador". Boise, Idaho: Idaho Legislature.
- "amador-for-idaho". amador-for-idaho. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
- [email protected], By BETSY Z. RUSSELL. "Idaho higher ed budget set with 3.5% funding boost". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
- Betsy, Posted by. "House Ed refuses to introduce voluntary early childhood education bill". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
- "Early Learning State Policies and Research". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
- "May 2020 Primary Election Results".
- "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- "Legislative Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2017.