Elaine Price — Representative Price thanked the presenters and asked a series of related budget questions, first about whether the referenced funds would require statutory changes or simply a transfer of money, and then about the interest-rate assumptions being used, how changing rates are being handled, and where the underlying numbers come from.
Chris Bruce — Chris Bruce is first called during roll call, then introduced as one of the new representatives on the committee, and included in a broader comment about new members being patient while learning committee work.
Dave Lent — Likely the 'Senator Groh' reference is a mis-transcription of Senator Grow/Lent; uncertain.
Dave Lent — Senator Lent is named as participating in the UME working group report.
James Woodward — James Woodward is first noted as present during roll call, then addressed as Vice Chair Woodward and briefly responds that he has no bad comments.
Kevin Cook — Called during roll call.
Kevin Cook — Thanked Ms. Wolf and the governor, then raised a question about the statement that the state is betting on strong revenue.
Kevin Cook — The discussion briefly references Senator Kevin Cook’s earlier question, specifically revisiting the issue of strong revenue and the related corporate tax revenue concern raised in that question.
Ben Adams — Likely the 'Jerkey' reference is a mis-transcription; uncertain.
Melissa Wintrow — Responded 'here' during roll call.
Melissa Wintrow — Tamara Figueredo is mentioned as the contact person for helping print and distribute hard copies of the Legislative Budget Book, with speakers saying to let either them or Tamara know if copies are needed.
Kyle Harris — Kyle Harris is introduced as one of the new representatives on the committee, and he is then referenced again in a joking remark that calls him 'Senator Kyle Harris,' despite the transcript listing him as a representative.
Codi Galloway — Likely the 'Senator Grove' reference is a mis-transcription; uncertain.
Codi Galloway — Likely the 'Co-chair Groh' reference is a mis-transcription; uncertain.
Brooke Dupree — Identified as a budget analyst with the transportation and workforce assignment, including transportation and the Department of Commerce.
Dr. Kevin Campbell — Identified as a budget analyst with the higher education assignment, covering colleges and universities.
Noah Peterson — Identified as a budget analyst with the public safety assignment, including the Department of Corrections and State Police.
Chris LaHosette — Identified as a budget analyst with the revenue and economy assignment and day-to-day work on the General Fund Daily Update and tracking legislation.
Kellan McGurkin — Identified as taking over the public schools assignment and described as doing well in the role.
Morgan Poloni — Morgan Poloni is identified as a budget analyst with a Health and Human Services assignment, including the Department of Health and Welfare, and is also noted as covering the Department of Agriculture.
Janica Bischrat — Identified as the final budget analyst, covering statewide elected officials, the judicial branch, and staffing the Millennium Fund Committee.
Tamara Figueredo — Tamara Figueredo is praised as an indispensable staff resource who helps track down, organize, and figure things out, with the speaker saying they do not know where they would be without her and that she is doing an excellent job.
Shane Winslow — Identified as the data systems coordinator responsible for keeping the room running and coordinating secure data.
Alex Hatfield — Named as part of the impact team; the speaker notes he was seen in the room earlier.
Alex Penny — Named as a member of the impact team.
Casey Hartwig — Named as a member of the impact team.
Jared Tatro — Jared Tatro is identified as a team lead on the impact team, and he is later referenced as the contact person to coordinate the fellows’ availability.
Ryan Tarver — Introduced as a science and technology policy fellow with a background in socio-ecological science, natural resource management, and geospatial analysis.
Austin Shannon — Dr. Austin Shannon is introduced as a science and technology policy fellow with a strong academic background, including a Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences from Northern Arizona University, graduate training in microbiology/immunology, and a science, technology, and public policy certificate from the University of Michigan, along with related work on the impact team.
Terry Condiff — Terry Condiff is recognized and noted as being present in the room, with the committee acknowledging him as the director/fearless leader.
deputy director — Mentioned as being present in the room and available as a resource, but not named in the transcript.
Paul Headley — Identified as the deputy director and a longtime colleague, present in the room as a resource.
Daniel Foreman — Administrator Wolf from DFM is scheduled to present on the governor's budget later today.
Daniel Foreman — A senator is addressed and there is some transcript misrecognition of the name, but the context indicates Senator Groh. Senator Groh is then invited to respond and briefly acknowledges the comment, thanking the speaker and offering a short remark.
Lori Wolfe — Introduced herself as Administrator for the Division of Financial Management and Governor's Budget Director.
Christopher Davis — Christopher Davis is introduced and identified as the bureau chief over budget.
David Hawn — Introduced as part of the budget team.
Adam Jarvis — Introduced as part of the budget team.
Amanda Harper — Introduced as part of the budget team.
Lisa Harriet — Introduced as part of the budget team.
Catherine Haney — Introduced as part of the budget team.
John Hughes — Introduced as part of the budget team.
Hannah Covey — Not present but expected to be seen later, according to the introduction.
Justin Collins — Justin Collins is introduced as the state financial officer and part of the finance team.
Raquel Czechlowski — Described as helping with finance and supporting the budget team.
Brendan Nunley — Introduced as support to all teams.
Tommy Hufflin — Introduced as one of the newest staff members.
Lauren Smeiser — Identified as a deputy counsel for the governor who handles rules and executive legislation.
Wendy C. Chris — Referenced as speaking at the Fall JFAC tour about unused LAUNCH funds.