Doug Ricks — He asks whether a reference to AI in the rules belongs to this docket or another area.
Doug Ricks — He is addressed in the response about the AI reference.
Doug Ricks — He is identified as seconding the motion, though the name may be a transcription error for Senator Ricks or another senator.
Mr. Smith — The committee discusses needing a sponsor and asks where Mr. Smith is from; he is said to be from the Boise area.
Dailen Hobson — The committee announces a vote on his appointment to the Commission of Pardons and Parole.
Daniel Foreman — He is identified as seconding the motion.
Daniel Foreman — He is the next senator to ask a question.
Daniel Foreman — He asks about the rule allowing discharge for possession of a lethal weapon.
Daniel Foreman — He questions whether the weapons restriction violates the Second Amendment and state constitution.
Daniel Foreman — He moves to approve the docket.
Daniel Foreman — Asks for clarification about the continuing education requirements and reference documents.
Daniel Foreman — Seeks clarification on where the lower continuing education requirement is located.
Daniel Foreman — Likely a transcription error for the vice chair referenced earlier.
Daniel Foreman — Continues the clarification exchange and acknowledges the answer.
Daniel Foreman — The gavel is returned to him after the vote.
Dylan Hobson — The committee considered the gubernatorial appointment of Dylan Hobson and then approved the appointment by vote.
Mark Schampel / Mark Chappell — The presenter is introduced as Mr. Mark Schampel, but he states his name as Mark Chappell and identifies himself as chief administrative officer for Veterans Services.
Mark Chappell — Mark Chappell, chief administrator for the Idaho Division of Veterans Services, presents the Veterans Services rule docket and explains that it is a straightforward removal of obsolete rules governing domiciliary care. He concludes by asking the committee for its support.
Mr. Chappell — Mr. Chappell is addressed in committee as part of the discussion of weapons policy and the presentation of the rules, with members asking for his response and later thanking him for his contribution.
Mr. Campbell / Mr. Chappell — He explains the facility is state-owned but also subject to federal rules, and the no-weapons policy is for resident safety.
Nancy Bowley — Nancy Bowley, the program manager for the Idaho Sexual Offender Management Board, presents pending rule docket 5701-2101. She explains that the rule change is intended to make two simple, non-substantive updates: reducing continuing education requirements and removing duplicative language, with supporting handouts available showing the incorporated-by-reference changes. She notes that the revisions ensure private licensed individuals receive the necessary continuing education and asks the committee to approve the docket with an early effective date of sine die. In response to a committee question, she clarifies that the continuing education requirement is located in the incorporated-by-reference materials and has been lowered from 40 to 30 credits.
Dave Lent — Seconded the motion to approve the docket.
Edward Hill — Identified as the House sponsor of the bill and asked whether he still supports it with only two misdemeanors.
Shawn Dygert — Senator Shippee made the motion to introduce RS 32987 and send it to print, and the chair identified him as the maker of that motion.
— Seconded the motion.
Melissa Wintrow — She makes the motion to send Scott Smith's appointment to the floor with a recommendation for confirmation.
Melissa Wintrow — A motion is made to send Dylan Hobson's appointment to the floor for confirmation.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow first moves to approve the docket with an early effective date of sine die. The committee then turns to RS 32987, which she introduces as Senator from District 19. She explains the bill’s background, noting its prior House consideration, the importance of collecting DNA at the misdemeanor level, and her consultation with Representative Hill. The chair and committee thank her and invite questions, and she concludes by offering to stand for questions and provide more detailed information if granted a full hearing.
Doug Ricks — He is identified as seconding the motion.
Todd Lakey — The chair says he is sitting in for Chairman Lakey, who is presenting in another committee.
Scott Smith — The committee discusses Scott Smith’s gubernatorial appointment to the Commission of Pardons and Parole, then moves to a vote and approves the appointment.