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Davis gets Senate confirmation as Idaho's U.S.
Attorney |
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September 15, 2017 |
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Bart Davis |
The nomination of Idaho State Senator Bart Davis
to serve as Idaho’s next United States Attorney
was confirmed Thursday evening by the United
States Senate. Davis’ nomination cleared the
Senate Judiciary Committee by voice vote on
Thursday, September 7.
He has served as a Republican member of the
Idaho Senate, where he represents District 33,
since 2002, and he previously served District 29
from 1998 to 2002. He currently serves as state
senate majority leader.
Born March 7, 1955, in Rapid City, South Dakota,
Davis was raised in Idaho Falls. He married
Marion Woffinden Davis in 1976 and together they
have six children. Davis received a Bachelor of
Arts in English from Brigham Young University in
1978 and a Juris Doctor in 1980 from the
University of Idaho College of Law.
Following his graduation from law school, Davis
began his legal practice in Idaho Falls. He is
admitted to practice before the Idaho Supreme
Court, the United States District Court for the
District of Idaho, the United States District
Court for the District of Arizona, the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
and the United States Supreme Court.
In addition to his service in the Idaho State
Senate, Senator Davis is currently in private
practice in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he focuses
on commercial, regulatory, and transactional
work. He is currently a commissioner to the
Uniform Law Commission and a past chairman of
The Council of State Governments.
“Senator Davis is a dedicated public servant
who, in this role, will uphold the law, justly
prosecute those charged with crimes, and ensure
all Idahoans receive equal justice under the
law,” said U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, a member of
the Senate Judiciary Committee which had
jurisdiction over Senator Davis’ nomination. “I
congratulate Senator Davis on his confirmation
to be Idaho’s next United States Attorney.”
“Senator Bart Davis is uniquely qualified for
the job and I have no doubt he will serve the
people of Idaho well as U.S. Attorney,” said
Senator Jim Risch. “I'm very pleased to see his
nomination pass the Senate and I look forward to
working with him on behalf of Idahoans.” |
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