Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 14th, 2026

Key Moments

  • Soñia Galaviz — Introduced herself, described her district, teaching career, and committee assignments.
  • Megan Egbert — Introduced herself, noted she passed the bar exam, and listed her committee assignments.
  • Gabrielle Hill — Introduced herself as a student and student government senator, expressing interest in state government.
  • Faye Thompson — Introduced herself and described her district and legislative experience.
  • Heather Scott — Introduced herself, described her district, and discussed her prior work in biology and fisheries.
  • Heather Scott — Heather Scott asked whether this committee would address AI issues and whether AI-related legislation could be brought before it, expressing interest in the committee taking on newer issues.
  • Vito Barbieri — Vito Barbieri introduced himself and identified himself as representing District 3.
  • Michelle Coburn — Michelle Coburn introduced herself as the committee secretary and described her background, and she was also briefly acknowledged as the committee secretary, with a reference to her prior experience as a pool secretary.
  • Tanya Burgoyne — Introduced herself and made a brief comment about family and legislative experience.
  • Britt Raybould — Introduced herself, described her district and committee assignments, and endorsed Michelle Coburn.
  • Steven Tanner — Introduced himself and described his district.
  • Ben Fuhriman — Introduced himself, described his family, and discussed his committee assignments and recent schooling.
  • Bruce Skaug — Introduced himself, described his district, committee assignments, and family update.
  • Rob Beiswenger — Introduced himself, described his background, family, and interest in INL-related issues.
  • David Cannon — The chair responded to Representative Scott's question about whether AI could come before the committee.
  • Ilana Rubel — Representative Ilana Rubel joined the committee and introduced herself as the representative for District 18 in Southeast Boise, noting her district’s connection to Micron and technology interests.