Todd Lakey — Senator Todd Lakey moves to send the gubernatorial appointment of Salvador Cruz as director to the Department of Finance to the floor with a recommendation, and he is identified as the maker of the motion.
Todd Lakey — Senator Todd Lakey was recognized and then asked questions about the Idaho GEM grant program increase, including whether the change represented a shift and whether there is any statutory limitation on the grant amount.
Todd Lakey — Asks whether there are questions and then moves toward a motion.
Todd Lakey — Moves to approve docket 18-04-05-2501.
Todd Lakey — Seconded the motion to approve docket 18-04-06-2501.
Todd Lakey — Senator Todd Lakey participates in the committee’s action on docket 18-04-13-2501 by first seconding the motion, then asking whether a motion is in order, and finally moving to approve the docket while commenting that he has long wanted to eliminate the toll-free phone line mandate. The record then notes that the motion was made by Senator Lakey.
Todd Lakey — Asked whether the change from six months to 12 months is consistent with code.
Todd Lakey — Continued questioning whether the rule conflicts with statute.
Todd Lakey — Asked about the benchmark medical plan and the reason for changing 'prescription drugs' to 'generic prescription drugs.'
Todd Lakey — His question about the benchmark plan was answered.
Todd Lakey — Seconded the motion to approve the docket with the effective date amendment.
James Ruchti — Senator James Ruchti is involved in the committee’s action on Gregory Donica’s gubernatorial appointment to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board: he is identified as seconding the motion, then moves to send the appointment to the floor with a recommendation for Senate confirmation, and is later referenced as the maker of that motion.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Tammy Nichols is referenced in the course of a single procedural action regarding Nora Carpenter's appointment: she is identified as the motion maker and later as the senator who seconded the motion.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Tammy Nichols moved to approve docket 18-04-12-2501, and the motion was subsequently referenced as having been made by her.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Tammy Nichols moves to approve docket 18-04-14-2501, and the motion is noted in the meeting record.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Identified as the second on the motion.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Janie Ward-Engelking is addressed and then asks follow-up questions about health insurance enrollment and affordability, including whether people can sign up outside open enrollment, concerns about rising insurance costs, and whether the trend toward more bronze plan selections might reverse.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Seconded the motion to approve the docket.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Janie Ward-Engelking is identified as seconding the motion.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Seconded the motion to approve docket 18-0605-2501.
Patrick Kelly — Introduced as Executive Director of Your Health Idaho and invited to present.
Pat Kelly / Patrick Kelly — Introduces himself as executive director of Your Health Idaho and begins his presentation.
Pat Kelly — Continues his presentation and identifies House Bill 248 as the enabling legislation requiring an update.
Pat Kelly, Executive Director of Your Health Idaho — Continues the annual report and explains who may qualify to enroll through Your Health Idaho.
Melissa Wintrow — In a continuous committee exchange, the chair calls on Senator Nichols, and Melissa Wintrow then takes the floor to thank the chairman and Director Kelly, beginning her line of questioning about health insurance costs and how Idaho compares nationally.
Melissa Wintrow — Addressed as Senator Nichols in the transcript, likely a transcription error; no substantive role beyond being asked if she had a question.
Daniel Foreman — The Chair referred to Vice Chair Lenny/Foreman as taking the committee through the rules dockets.
Daniel Foreman — The speaker thanked Mr. Chairman and noted the transition to rules dockets.
Daniel Foreman — Chairman Foreman was addressed as the presiding chair.
Daniel Foreman — Chairman Foreman was directly addressed while the witness emphasized no funding increase.
Daniel Foreman — Chairman Foreman was addressed in the summary of the pending rule.
Daniel Foreman — The Chair called on the Vice Chair and then a motion was made to approve docket 28-0203-2501.
Daniel Foreman — The motion to approve docket 28-0203-2501 was attributed to Senator Foreman.
Daniel Foreman — The speaker addresses Chairman Foreman as part of the committee introduction.
Daniel Foreman — Addressed by the speaker during the introduction.
Daniel Foreman — The chair is addressed in the exchange about questions and a motion.
Daniel Foreman — Seconded the motion to approve the docket.
Daniel Foreman — Asked whether a motion was in order and later moved the docket forward.
Daniel Foreman — Identified himself as representing a group of counties that pool together for health benefits covered under the rule, as a disclosure.
Daniel Foreman — Moved approval of docket 18-04-06-2501.
Daniel Foreman — Addressed as Chair Foreman in the presentation transition.
Daniel Foreman — Senator Daniel Foreman seconded the motion.
Daniel Foreman — Senator Foreman moved to approve docket 18-04-15-2501 and then amended his motion so the rule would take effect upon sine die. The chair restated the motion, and the docket was subsequently approved.
Eva Sheffich — Identified herself and began presenting the docket.
Doug Okuniewicz — The speaker addresses the vice chair and chairman while introducing the Department of Insurance presentation.
Director Cameron — Director Cameron is referenced as the experienced presenter who opened the discussion, provided the overview, and introduced the Department of Insurance team, including Trexler. The speakers complimented Cameron’s introduction and noted that it set up the rest of the presentation well.
Wes Trexler — Wes Trexler is introduced as the deputy director of the Idaho Department of Insurance and then states his name and title for the record, confirming his role on the department team.
Eric Fletcher — Identified as bureau chief over company activities; handles company issues and solvency matters.
Randy Pipell — Identified as bureau chief over consumer services; handles constituent complaints, fraud investigations, and Medicare-related help.
Julie Robinson — Identified as the public information officer.