Jim Rice is an American attorney and former politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 10th district until November 2022. He was appointed to the seat in March 2012 by Idaho Governor Butch Otter.
Education Rice graduated from Melba High School. He attended Brigham Young University and earned his Juris Doctor from Taft Law School.
Career When Idaho Senator John McGee resigned his seat after allegations of sexual assault, the Legislative District 10 Republican Central Committee met to fill the vacancy in the Senate seat, sending three names in order of preference to Governor Butch Otter: Rice, Brandon Hixon, and Jarom Wagoner, all of whom resided in Caldwell, Idaho. Governor Otter appointed Rice to serve the remainder of McGee's term.
Committee assignments
Local Government and Taxation Committee, chair 2019 to 2022 Transportation Committee from 2012 to 2014, and 2018 to 2022 Agriculture Affairs Committee from 2012 to 2019, chairman from 2014 to 2019
Elections + District 10 Senate - Part of Canyon CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2012 Primary1,98768.8%90031.2%2012 General7,70661.2%4,88538.8%2014 Primary2,088100.0%2014 General5,66068.5%2,59831.5%2016 Primary1,855100.0%2016 General9,76268.3%4,52431.7%
References
External links Jim Rice at the Idaho Legislature Campaign site Biography at Ballotpedia Jim Rice at Vote Smart Financial information at OpenSecrets