Jordan Redman — The chair welcomes the committee and notes the Vice Chair arrangement for the meeting.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman while asking about testing requirements.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during follow-up questioning about the testing results.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman in follow-up questioning.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman while discussing competency testing and reduced hours.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman in the reciprocity exchange.
Jordan Redman — The chair is addressed as Chairman Redman.
Jordan Redman — The speaker thanked Mr. Chairman and then continued the same exchange with a follow-up acknowledgment, including mention of Kelsey, while addressing the Chairman in the course of the discussion.
Jordan Redman — The chair responds that the vote is already complete and says he missed the light.
Jordan Redman — The chair is being addressed indirectly as 'you' in the committee setting while the bill is explained.
Jordan Redman — The chair is addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jordan Redman — The chair is addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jordan Redman — The chair intervenes with a point of order to keep discussion on the motion.
Jordan Redman — The chair presides over the vote.
Jaron Crane — Representative Crane is identified as the Vice Chair for this meeting.
Jaron Crane — Representative Crane is serving as Vice Chair.
Jaron Crane — Makes a motion to introduce RS 3-3-004.
Jaron Crane — Representative Crane raised concerns about whether the legislation adequately resolves reciprocity issues and broader barriers to entry, arguing for reducing regulation. The discussion continued with responses identifying him as the member focused on reciprocity, and later referenced his earlier point as the conversation returned to that same theme.
Jaron Crane — Representative Jaron Crane is referenced as having asked similar questions earlier, then directly asks whether the state should consider further deregulation in the future. He follows up by comparing cosmetology licensing hours to other licensed trades and asks whether lawmakers should eventually consider eliminating the license entirely.
Jeff Cornilles — Jeff Cornilles of District 12 in Nampa introduces himself and explains that he is presenting the RS on behalf of constituents who brought concerns to him over the summer, including access issues related to Crohn's disease.
Jeff Ehlers — Introduces House Bill 513 and explains its purpose.
Jeff Ehlers — Bowman thanked Representative Ehlers and noted he had covered some of her talking points.
Jeff Ehlers — Bowman echoed Representative Ehlers' argument that the bill helps students enter the workforce faster.
Jeff Ehlers — Continued discussing the bill and the trend toward 1,000-hour cosmetology programs.
Jeff Ehlers — Referenced the bill and the RS, pressing for a fix to reciprocity issues with California.
Jeff Ehlers — Jeff Ehlers responded to questions about reciprocity and licensing-hour requirements, explaining that Idaho’s proposed 1,000-hour standard would not be lower than other states, citing a Texas example, and arguing that health and safety training is already built into 1,000-hour programs. He added that incoming licensees would not be required to complete additional education hours and said he would consider suggested language and provide a more definitive answer by the end of the public hearing.
Jeff Ehlers — Jeff Ehlers, speaking as the sponsor, identified himself and said he would study reciprocity and have a draft ready by Thursday. Shortly afterward, he thanked Representative Aylor and invited questions before proceeding to a motion, continuing the same discussion of the bill.
Jeff Ehlers — Introduces RS 33099 and explains the only change is the effective date.
Jeff Ehlers — Representative Ehlers moves to send House Bill 514 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Alyssa Bowman — Alyssa Bowman introduced herself as a Star resident and salon owner, then testified in support of the bill. She explained that cosmetology reciprocity and licensure requirements vary by state, that the 1,000-hour standard reflects differences in state programs rather than a simple universal rule, and that some states have subprograms or specialty licensing layered on top of core training. She said she could not immediately answer every reciprocity question without reviewing the cosmetology section, but clarified that the bill only changes minimum licensure hours and does not alter board rules, exam requirements, or optional extra training. Bowman also argued that additional hours do not necessarily improve income potential or hands-on learning, noting that students gain more repetitive practice once employed in salons. She emphasized that licensure is state-by-state, that curriculum fundamentals and sanitation are similar across 1,000- and 2,000-hour programs, and that the bill is intended to help people enter the workforce in Idaho without lowering standards.
Brent Crane — Representative Brent Crane asked for the witness’s name, then followed up with questions about whether out-of-state licensure has reciprocity and why the proposal would reduce required training hours from 1,600 to 1,000 after a prior reduction from 2,000 to 1,600. The witness responded that there was no particular magic number behind choosing 1,000 hours.
Brent Crane — Asked whether the plan was to hold House Bill 513 and introduce the RS for second reading.
Brent Crane — Said he understood Representative Cheatum's concern about people leaving Idaho, but his own concern was people coming into Idaho to do business.
Brent Crane — Said he wanted California licensees to be able to start work in Idaho on day one and asked whether the issue is addressed in the RS.
Brent Crane — Suggested Idaho should recognize a licensed barber or cosmetologist from another state to solve the reciprocity issue.
Brent Crane — Asked Rhonda Clark whether she was an instructor and thanked her for her testimony.
Brent Crane — Asked whether chemical burns from perms and coloring were the issue and followed up with a question about over-the-counter products.
Brent Crane — Representative Brent Crane asked a follow-up question about the cost of attending cosmetology school, specifically referencing the witness’s reported $12,000 in debt after financial aid and asking what the total cost of these schools is.
Brent Crane — His suggestion for reciprocity was referenced by the sponsor.
Brent Crane — Moves to hold House Bill 513 in committee.
Brent Crane — Objects that the vote happened before he could ask a question and says he missed the chair's light.
Brent Crane — Objects that the committee did not allow debate before moving on.
Brent Crane — Continues objecting to the speed of the committee's action and says it disserves the public.
Brent Crane — Moves to send RS 33099 forward.
Brent Crane — Referenced as the member making the motion on RS 33099.
Brent Crane — Referenced in a joking criticism about procedure and committee process.
Brent Crane — Referenced in the question 'Do we have Crane 13?' and in the motion discussion.
Brent Crane — The speaker says they communicated with Representative Crane and supports introduction.
Brent Crane — Referenced as a long-serving member who has also discussed this issue.