Phylis King
Phylis K. King (b. May 8, 1946) is a former Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 18B from 2006 to 2018.
King did not seek re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives in 2018.
Biography
King earned her B.S. in Microbiology from Colorado State University in 1968. During her time in the state House, her professional experience included working as a medical research technician and owning a photo studio.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • Transportation and Defense |
| • Change in Employee Compensation |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
| • Joint Millennium Fund |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, King served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business |
| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • Transportation and Defense |
| • Change in Employee Compensation |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
| • Joint Millennium Fund |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, King served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • Transportation and Defense |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, King served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation and Defense |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, King served on these committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Resources and Conservation |
| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation and Defense |
Issues
Higher education
Rep. Jeff Thompson sponsored the measure to fund the four-year public universities and colleges with $209 million in FY 2012, which passed on a 47-21 vote during the 2011 session. That budget is a $7.6 million reduction from fiscal year 2011.
Though state support dropped, budgets for universities and colleges increased by about 5 percent, because of the addition of various funding measures, including student fees. In fiscal year 2011, this budget received $377.6 million in total funding, a number that will jump to $396.7 million in fiscal year 2012.
Rep. Thomas Trail said professors are fleeing the state for other institutions.
“We are just not adequately supporting higher education.” said Trail.
Rep. King said businesses often open new operations in areas of the country that are able to provide an educated workforce. King argued that continual education cuts would cause businesses to be wary to move to the Gem State.
“We are not providing that [an educated workforce] when we cut * Education,” said King.
Rep. Grant Burgoyne said “our best and brightest are leaving us” because of cuts. He said that the state is not funding enough education to keep up with the global economy. “America must be No. 1, but we are not doing our job,” said Burgoyne.[1]
Carpool lanes
King sponsored a bill that would give counties the power to designate interstate carpool lanes as they see fit. She hopes the measure would provide an incentive for Boise residents and workers to carpool, thus cutting congestion on Interstate-84, the major thoroughfare in the Treasure Valley.[2]
Elections
2018
Phylis King did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Phylis King ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 18B general election.[3][4]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 18B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Phylis King Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,191 | |
| Total Votes | 16,191 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Phylis King ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 18B Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 18B, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Phylis King Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Phylis King was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Domenico Gelsomino was unopposed in the Republican primary. King defeated Gelsomino in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phylis King Incumbent |
63.8% | 10,089 | |
| Republican | Domenico Gelsomino | 36.2% | 5,730 | |
| Total Votes | 15,819 | |||
2012
King won re-election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 18B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Brad R. Bolicek (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phylis King Incumbent |
56.2% | 11,748 | |
| Republican | Brad R. Bolicek | 43.8% | 9,145 | |
| Total Votes | 20,893 | |||
2010
King won re-election to District Seat 18B in 2010 against Republican Trevor Grigg. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 18B (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Phylis King (D)
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6,886 | 53.8% | ||
| Trevor Grigg (R) | 5,909 | 46.2% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Phylis King won re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 18B receiving 50.9% of the vote (9,564 votes), ahead of Republican Becky Young who received 44.7% of the vote (8,404 votes), and Libertarian James Oyler who received 4.5% of the vote (837 votes).[14]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 18B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Phylis King (D)
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9,564 | 50.9% | ||
| Becky Young (R) | 8,404 | 44.7% | ||
| James Oyler (L) | 837 | 4.5% | ||
Campaign themes
2014
King's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]
| “ | I share your priorities of a better education for our children, affordable health care, and well paying jobs. I have worked on and will continue to advocate for these issues and many more.[16] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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2016
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In 2016, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25.
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2015
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In 2015, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11.
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2014
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In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4.
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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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Recent news
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See also
- Idaho House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Idaho State Legislature
- Idaho state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Phylis King on Twitter
- Phylis King on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "House clears higher education budget, sends measure to governor," April 1st, 2011
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "House transportation panel gives initial green light to carpool lanes in the Treasure Valley," February 11, 2011
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "General election candidate list," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Nov 08, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary election results," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ king4idaho.com, "Official campaign website," accessed September 16, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 18B 2006–2018 |
Succeeded by Brooke Green (D) |
