Senator Fred S. Martin in the "President's Chair" presiding over the Senate, March 25, 2013
Fred S. Martin
Idaho State Senator District 15
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I was born and raised in Tyhee, Idaho. I am a 4th generation Idahoan. Our grandchildren are 7th generation Idahoans (on my wife's side). My wife, Darla,
and I have been married for over 45 years.
We have been living
in Boise for almost 40 years. We are the proud parents of
6 children
and have 16 beautiful grandchildren.
State Senate Committees
Chairman Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Occupational Licensing and Certification Laws Joint Committee
Co-Vice Chairman Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee (JFAC) (2017-19)
Co-Chairman Joint Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee (2017-19)
Co-Chairman Joint Procurement Committee (2016-2017)
Co-Chairman Joint Purchasing Laws Interim Committee (2015-2016)
Vice-Chairman Commerce and Human Resources Committee (2016)
Vice-Chairman Health and Welfare Committee (2015)
Joint Millennium Fund Committee
Joint C.E.C. Committee (2012-19)
Joint S.T.E.M. Caucus (2013-16)
Joint Education K-12 Interim Committee (2014)
State Boards and Committees
Idaho Council on Suicide Prevention Board
Idaho Health and Welfare Board
Meridian Mayor’s Faith Ambassadors Council
Idahoans for Healthcare
Idaho Child Welfare Steering Committee
Idaho Immunization Assessment Board
Idaho Health Care Collaborative Committee
Idaho State Insurance Advisory Committee
Idaho Early Childhood Coordination Council (2012-2016)
Idaho Telehealth Taskforce (2012-2015)
Work Experience
Retired: Teacher, Educator, Businessman, and CEO
Political Experience
Boise Bureau Chief for a United States Congressman
Aide to a United States Congressman
Precinct Committeeman
Sergeant at Arms, Idaho State Senate
Executive Director, Citizen's for Local Government
Republican County Vice Chairman, Bannock County
Student Body President, Ricks College
President, Idaho Student Association
Military Training
Idaho National Guard
N.C.O. School (Non Commissioned Officer Training School)
Medic, Medical Training Center Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas
Eagle Scouts at State Capital
Awards
Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition Award, 2016
Idaho Agri Allstar Award, 2013-19
Idaho Health Care Champion, 2019
Coalitions Board Excellent Award for 2019
Idaho Tobacco Free Alliance Champion Award, 2017
Idaho Immunization Champion Award, 2015
Fort Boise Optimist Club Special Award, 1985
Network National Dealer Award, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2004
Idaho Best Campaign Manager, 1984
United Way of Treasure Valley, State Liaison
National Sterling Business Executives Award
Who's Who Among American Business Executives
Who's Who Among American Colleges
Outstanding Young Men of America, 1985
Activities
Boy Scouts of America, District Commissioner and Scout Master
United Way of Treasure Valley, State Liaison
YMCA Youth Basketball, Coach
Ada County Youth Soccer, Coach
NW Ada Little League, Coach
Eagle Scout and Duty to God Award, Boy Scouts of America
Education
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
Medical Training Center
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, Texas
NCO School
Idaho National Guard
Pocatello, Idaho
Ricks College
Rexburg, Idaho
Institute of Religion
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
