Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 20th, 2026

Key Moments

  • Mike Pohanka — Named as a proofreader.
  • Brooke Green — Representative Brooke Green is introduced and presents RS 32973. She explains that the bill would allow government entities receiving federal or other grant funding to make standalone improvements for bike and pedestrian facilities. She also notes a conflict of interest because she works as a transportation planner, and the exchange concludes with the chair asking her to return to her seat while the committee considers the motion.
  • Isabel Trinidad — Isabel Trinidad is identified as the page for this part of the session and then introduces herself, saying she is from Kordelaide, attends Kuala Land Charter Academy, is dual enrolled through NIC, and plans to earn her associate's degree, join the Army, and become a nurse.
  • Barbara Ehardt — Called on to proceed; the transcript likely refers to Representative Hill, but the exact speaker identity is unclear in this section.
  • Ted Hill — Ted Hill introduces himself as the representative for District 14 (Eagle and Emmett) and presents RS 32835, an update to the Idaho Code of Military Justice for the Guard. The discussion then continues with references to Hill during questions about the bill and a procedural note asking him to return to his seat before the vote on his own bill.
  • Mark Harris — Asks what changes are being brought back this year and notes he supported the bill last year.
  • Brent Crane — Identified as the next representative handling the motion.
  • Brent Crane — Moves to introduce RS 32835.
  • Brent Crane — Asked to question the sponsor about the current inspection timing rules.
  • John Gannon — Makes the motion to introduce RS 32973.
  • Shawn Dygert — Representative Shawn Dygert of District 23 is introduced and introduces himself, then presents RS 32991, explaining that the proposal would limit truck inspections to 72 hours.
  • Dustin Manwaring — Representative Dygert explained that the bill responds to a local problem where farmers face repeated truck inspections during harvest. He clarified that the proposal would not eliminate stop-and-weigh requirements, but would limit repeated full inspections within a 72-hour period. In response to questions, he said there is currently no spelled-out time limit, explained that 72 hours was chosen as a practical balance, and clarified that the inspection applies to the vehicle rather than the load or driver credentials. He also noted that he had discussed the idea with the department, which was not enthusiastic, and that the proposal would likely continue to be refined through further hearings.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Representative Shepard was called on after the sponsor finished remarks and then immediately moved to introduce RS 32991, briefly noting that the bill relates to similar logging truck problems in his area.
  • Jordan Redman — Representative Harris is briefly acknowledged, then asks the sponsor how the 72-hour timeframe was determined and follows up by clarifying that the inspections are limited to vehicle safety items rather than the harvest load in the back.
  • Clint Hostetler — Representative Handy was called on to discuss whether the department could accommodate the proposed inspection timing/process. He asked for confirmation that the department had figured out a way to accommodate it so there would be no uncertainty about prior inspections, and when asked if he had any other questions, he said no and simply wanted to make sure everything was set.
  • Mike Moyle — Referenced in the discussion as the chair receiving the question and input.