Lawmakers are gearing up for Idaho’s 67th legislative session that starts next week.

Rep. Ilana Rubel, House minority leader and Rep. Megan Blanksma House majority leader both bracing themselves for new members in the Idaho legislature.

For Blanksma it’s a fresh new playing field.

Nearly a third of Idaho’s legislature is made up of new faces this year. Lawmakers will determine how to spend a record surplus and both lawmakers agree, education is a big priority.

Education funding has been a contentious issues in years past.

Last year’s session saw several social bills proposed such as abortion, and transgender legislation by Idaho lawmakers. Rubel told CBS 2 News, she believes we could see more of the same.