Mark Harris — Senator Harris moved to approve the minutes of January 15, 2026, and the motion was subsequently referenced as being moved by him.
Mark Harris — Senator Harris is involved in a sequence of procedural motions during the meeting: he makes a motion to approve docket 16-0308-2501, is referenced in connection with seconding motions, and is later part of a correction clarifying that Senator Shippey, not Harris, made one second. The discussion continues with Harris again being identified as the motion maker for the repeal docket, keeping the focus on the same legislative motion process.
Jared Larson — Jared Larson, Chief of Staff for the Department of Health and Welfare, is introduced and then begins addressing the committee, greeting the chair and members and indicating he is there to present the department’s docket and final rule.
Kristen Matthews — Introduced as a bureau chief from the Division of Self-Reliance who can answer technical questions about TANF and LIHEAP.
Kristen Matthews — Mr. Larson asked Kristen Matthews to explain how eligibility works. Matthews introduced herself as Bureau Chief in the Division of Self-Reliance and explained that citizenship is not self-declared, but is verified through the Homeland Security SAVE system. The discussion then returned to her explanation to clarify whether the provision includes lawful non-citizens and how the citizenship eligibility requirement should be read.
Christy Zito — Asked a follow-up question about the TANF household-member language.
Christy Zito — Continued asking about the section language and then identified section 101.
Christy Zito — Received clarification that the listed household members are all counted if present.
Christy Zito — Asked how citizenship is verified in the application process.
Christy Zito — Senator Blaylock seconded the motion.
Christy Zito — Senator Blaylock made the motion to accept docket 16-0414-2501.
Krista — Asked to help explain the household-counting language; likely a staff member or witness, but full identity is unclear.
Ms. Matthews / Kristen Matthews — Referenced again as the person who could answer the follow-up question.
Julie VanOrden — Senator Julie Van Orden participated in the procedural action on the docket by making the motion and then seconding it, completing the formal step to adopt the docket.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Melissa Wintrow made the motion to accept docket 16-0501-2501.
Melissa Wintrow — Seconded the motion to adopt the repeal docket.
Mr. Larson — Thanked after the vote and before the next docket was introduced.
Judy Taylor — Judy Taylor, Director of the Idaho Commission on Aging, was introduced and then testified about the Commission’s mission to help older Idahoans remain in their homes for as long as possible despite cognitive or physical limitations. Her remarks were followed by thanks from the chair, marking the end of her testimony.
Van Burtenshaw — Moves to approve docket 15-0101-2501.
Director Taylor — The committee briefly thanked Director Taylor during docket transitions as it moved from the first docket to the next and then after the repeal docket was adopted.