Bruce Skaug

Bruce D. Skaug is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 12th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on December 1, 2020.

Bruce Skaug
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 12th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2020
Preceded byRobert Anderst
Personal details
BornPocatello, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationCollege of Southern Idaho (AA)
University of Idaho (BS, JD)

Early life and education

Skaug was born in Pocatello, Idaho, and raised in Jerome. He earned an associate degree in social sciences from the College of Southern Idaho, a Bachelor of Science in political science from the University of Idaho, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law.[1][2][3]

Career

After graduating from law school, Skaug worked as a civil practice attorney. He served as the deputy prosecutor of Ada County, Idaho and was a member of the Nampa City Council from 2014 to 2020. He was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020.[4]

In 2022, he sponsored legislation to make gender-affirming health care for transgender youths a crime.[5][6] According to the American Medical Association, the legislation would have adverse effects on the mental and physical health of transgender youths.[7] Although the House Committee agreed to forward the bill, members of the Idaho Senate subsequently refused to advance the legislation.[8]

References
  1. "Bruce Skaug - Motorcycle Accident Attorney". Biker Justice. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  2. "Bruce D. Skaug". Skaug Law P.C. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  3. "Bruce Skaug". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  4. "Rep. Bruce Skaug". Idaho State Legislature. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  5. Brown, Ruth (March 4, 2022). "Idaho House committee approves bill to prohibit gender-confirmation medical treatment". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  6. "Idaho lawmakers seek to punish parents who take trans youth to other states for health care". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  7. "Bill banning gender-affirming care for children passes Idaho House". CBS News. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  8. Suppe, Ryan (March 15, 2022). "Idaho bill to criminalize health care for transgender minors killed by Senate GOP". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
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