Mark Harris — Representative Bingham is involved in the committee’s discussion of a substitute motion to remove the word 'entities' from the bill. Bingham asks whether removing the term on line 29 also requires removing it on line 23, prompting clarification and debate about the language. Representative Boyle argues that 'entities' should remain so the law is clear to the average person. The chair then briefly asks Bingham whether there are technical difficulties or another question, and later makes a lighthearted remark to Bingham after the vote.
James Ruchti — Offered a substitute motion to amend the bill language on line 23.
James Ruchti — The chair asks whether the question should be directed to Representative Haas or Representative Schock.
James Ruchti — Agreed to yield to Representative Bingham's question.
James Ruchti — Confirmed that removing entities on line 29 also means removing them on line 23, and acknowledged the error.
James Ruchti — Confirmed the revised substitute motion language.
James Ruchti — Part of the chair's description of the debate as 'dueling attorneys.'
James Ruchti — The chair includes Representative Haas in the post-vote remark about rewriting law in committee.
James Ruchti — Explained the committee's efforts for the America 250 celebration and described the volunteerism goal.
James Ruchti — Described the Forever Idaho song and statewide America 250 activities.
James Ruchti — Reported signature totals and described the planned display and tree-planting efforts.
James Ruchti — Explained the tree-grove plan, funding, and requested introduction of the resolution.
James Ruchti — Asked whether he would sing the song if the resolution advances.
James Ruchti — Said professional singers were hired for the song and responded to questions about the trees.
James Ruchti — Explained that the trees are intended to be harvested at the 300-year anniversary.
James Ruchti — Explained that the effort is being tracked through JustServe.org and participating cities.
James Ruchti — Said the trees would be planted on public property and noted the state's participation in JustServe cities.
James Ruchti — The motion to advance RS 32992 passed after his presentation.
Jim Guthrie — Chairman Guthrie and Representative Skog discuss whether to amend the motion and whether the sponsor wants changes to the bill. Guthrie jokes with Skog, then the committee votes on the substitute motion, which fails, and then votes on the original motion, which carries. Guthrie then moves the committee to the next item, RS 32825C1, which Representative Skog introduces and explains as a bill allowing the state to hire counsel to defend constitutional issues and, if needed, go on offense for the state. Skog then moves to introduce RS 32825C1.
Brandon Shippy — Introduced the concurrent resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of America and the Declaration of Independence.
Kelly Anthon — The transcript says 'Representative Haas'; likely a mis-transcription of an expected member, but not enough certainty to correct to a specific listed member.
Kelly Anthon — Representative Mikkelson asks whether the bill applies only in a defensive posture or also offensively, specifically whether it covers cases where the federal government sues the state as well as cases where the state sues the federal government.
Bruce Skog, District 10 — Introduced the legislation and explained it would require signature gatherers to disclose who is paying them.