Ethan Cowell — Ethan Cowell introduces himself as a District 1 page from Bonner’s Ferry. He says he is a high school senior graduating with an associate’s degree, owns and sells cattle and lambs, became interested in the opportunity because of his interest in business, was sponsored by Lori McCann through his FFA connection, serves as president of his FFA chapter, and is looking forward to serving on the committee.
Vito Barbieri — The chair appears to be starting introductions with Rep. Vili, likely Rep. Vito Barbieri, though the transcript is unclear.
Michael Veile — Michael Veile introduced himself as the newly appointed representative from District 35 (Soda Springs area), noting that he covers Bear Lake, Caribou, Teton, and parts of Bannock and Bonneville counties. He said he was appointed in September, is still getting oriented, and mentioned that he is a mechanical engineer by trade and is glad to be on the committee.
Richard Cheatum — The chair called on Representative Richard Cheatham, and he introduced himself as Rick Sheetam from District 28, covering Power and Franklin counties and part of Bannet County. He noted that this is his second year and second term.
Josh Wheeler — The chair notes that there is a new vice chair and invites the vice chair to speak.
Kyle Harris — Kyle Harris introduced himself as the District 7 representative and new vice chair, noting his background as a small business owner and electrical contractor. He said this experience fits the committee’s work and emphasized that he plans to pursue deregulation, keep Idaho among the least regulated states, and maintain a business-friendly environment.
Steve Berch — Representative Steve Berch is mentioned as a likely intended volunteer to proofread the minutes, with the name appearing twice in the same brief discussion alongside Representative Thompson.
Faye Thompson — Faye Thompson is mentioned as one of the representatives who agreed to help proofread the committee minutes.
Brent Crane — Brent Crane references a request from the Logging Association about possibly moving to a paper committee to support the industry, then discusses committee rules that give preferential treatment to members who were present at organization, noting that absent members may have a harder time getting their bills heard. He says he thinks this is a very good rule.
Joe Palmer — The chair jokes that Representative Palmer was never going to get an RS hearing anyway.