Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 14th, 2026

Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee

Key Moments

  • Jack Nelson — Begins speaking and identifies himself as a representative, but the district number is cut off.
  • Dave Lent — Identifies himself as Representative David Levitt from Legislative District 25, Twin Falls, and shares a childhood story about milking a Jersey cow by hand.
  • Don Hall — Introduces himself as representing District 25 and describes moving to Idaho in 1977 and being introduced to agriculture in high school.
  • Joshua Kohl — Mentioned as someone who also does not like s'mores.
  • Joshua Kohl — Quoted for a remark contrasting politicians and statesmen.
  • Christy Zito — Referenced as someone who knows about motions and will help guide members.
  • Annie Haas — Introduces herself as the newest member of the committee and speaks about her background.
  • Rob Beiswinger — Introduces himself as from Horseshoe Bend, District 8, and discusses the agricultural character of his district.
  • Tammy Nichols — The speaker thanks the chair twice in the course of the remarks, addressing the presiding officer respectfully without introducing a new topic.
  • Christy Zito — The speaker compares their flock size to Vice Chairman Scherstead's, noting that Scherstead previously had a larger flock.