Dan Dockstader (born February 13, 1958) is a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, representing the 16th district[1] since 2009. Previously he served in the House from 2007 to 2008. He also served as the President of the Wyoming State Senate.
Dan Dockstader | |
|---|---|
| President of the Wyoming Senate | |
| In office January 12, 2021 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Drew Perkins |
| Succeeded by | Ogden Driskill |
| Majority Leader of the Wyoming Senate | |
| In office January 9, 2019 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Drew Perkins |
| Succeeded by | Ogden Driskill |
| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Aullman |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 5, 2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1958 Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kim |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BA) |
Don Dockstader is adamantly against decriminalizing marijuana. In 2021, he said, "I don't care if 90% of my constituents want it, I'm voting against it, it'll never come to the senate."[2]
Personal life
editDockstader was born in the town of Idaho Falls on 13 February 1958. He has four children and one grandchild. Dockstader is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3]
References
edit- ^ Wyoming Legislature. "Senator Dan Dockstader". Archived from the original on August 28, 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
- ^ K2 Radio. "MARIJUANA CURIOSITY HIGHEST IN WYOMING ACCORDING TO REPORT". Retrieved 11 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Senate District 16: Senator Dan Dockstader". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
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