Tim Kastning, who recently ran Congressman Russ Fulcher’s Coeur d’Alene office, is doing political work in Boise these days.

Kastning was sworn in Monday to serve as acting representative for District 2, Seat B in the Idaho Legislature. Kastning said his position is more emeritus than official, as he expects the appointment to be brief.

“I’ll only be here for a few weeks,” Kastning said Monday. “As soon as [Rep.] John Green gets back, I’ll head back up.”

Kastning was sworn in by Gov. Brad Little.

“Gov. Little is a very gracious man,” he said. “He signed my letter of appointment, but then he expressed his gratitude for me being down there. He was very thoughtful and kind, and I appreciate his time.”

In the coming weeks, Kastning said he will focus on housekeeping tasks before the Legislature.

“As of right now, we’re going to be reviewing the rules here in the next week and going through the rules process,” he said. “Just a lot of housekeeping things. The committees are meeting and putting things together.”

Kastning further reported an additional perk of serving in a temporary role: attending the State of the State address Monday.

“I did enjoy it,” he said. “I’m excited for this year, the year to come, what the year will bring.”

In the time he’s been in Boise so far, Kastning said he’s been learning more about the legislative process with each new meeting.

“I’m going to learn things everyday,” he said. “The other legislators have been very gracious.”

The longtime Rathdrum resident was sworn in as a fill-in for Green. Green is on trial in Texas for conspiracy to defraud the United States. The lawyer stands accused of conspiring with two clients to commit tax evasion. A longtime anti-tax advocate, Green is accused of helping a couple who used gold coins to buy and sell real estate in an alleged effort to evade bank accounts or paper transactions, as well as undervalue their homes.

Green once dubbed the Internal Revenue Service a “criminal organization” and contends he is being targeted by the federal government. He further maintains his innocence, saying he has broken no laws and owes no money to the government.

“[The IRS doesn’t] like it when you stand up to them,” Green said last year. “I’ve said this before: The IRS is a criminal organization. They don’t care about the law. They do what they want to do.”

Green’s daughter said the Rathdrum lawmaker would not comment at this time. If convicted, Green could face up to five years in prison.