Lori McCann — The chair called on Representative McCann for announcements.
Megan Egbert — A substitute member is present in committee and is filling in for Representative Egbert.
Freddie Trankle — Freddie Trankle is introduced and identified as the division’s subject matter expert.
Ms. Trankle — Larson asked her to address the question about physical restraint requirements.
Freddie Trinkle — Identified herself as program manager for licensing and certification with the Department of Health and Welfare.
Ms. Trinkle — Answered that the rule is not more strict for this population.
David Cannon — Representative Kaler raised concerns about the revised background-check language, questioning whether it was too ambiguous and whether unlicensed employees should be allowed to work with residents before clearance. Kaler also argued that removing the line-of-sight requirement could weaken resident protections, comparing the issue to security-clearance standards in defense and military settings.
Jared Larson — Jared Larson, Chief of Staff at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, introduced the residential assisted living facilities rule docket and identified Tom Moss as a subject matter resource. He then explained that the department is working to codify background-check requirements and standardize the process across licenses.
Jared Larson — Jared Larson was questioned about the effect of approving the substitute motion and asked to restate the precise section at issue. He then explained that legislative intent is derived from the statutory authority granted to the department and said he did not view the proposed change as inconsistent with that legislative direction.
Tom Moss — Tom Moss of the Licensing and Certification Division was identified as present to answer questions, then gave testimony explaining that the background-check language was not a change in policy and describing the existing supervision process for employees who are awaiting clearance.
Mr. DeMoss — Mr. DeMoss explained that the language reflects existing practice and that supervision is intended to keep residents safe. He added that when facilities are surveyed, the supervision expectations are consistent with common medical-profession practices and have long been used in Idaho.
Ben Fuhriman — Asked whether the new one-to-one contact restriction already covers the concern addressed by the removed line-of-sight language.
Mr. Moss — Mr. Moss responded to questions about the rewritten rule, explaining that the changes were intended to clarify the rule. He was then recognized to address whether the rules apply to memory care units, stating that they do apply and referencing a related rule concerning cognitive impairment and elopement history. He concluded by saying there are no additional specific rules for memory care units beyond those already discussed.
Jeff Cornilles — Representative Haley is likely a transcription error; the chair appears to be referring to a member turning on a light, but no clear member identification is possible from the text.
Josh Tanner — Representative Josh Tanner asks whether the assisted living rules apply to memory care units or whether memory care is governed by separate, more specific regulations.
Josh Tanner — The speaker references concerns raised earlier by another representative, noting that Representative Kaler is raising an issue and that a related point had previously been made by Representative Fuhrman. Together, these mentions indicate a single discussion about prior concerns and objections raised in the debate.
Ilana Rubel — Representative Rubel participates in a brief procedural exchange in which a substitute motion is introduced, clarification is requested about the referenced section, and the motion is later criticized as conflicting with legislative intent. The transcript repeatedly refers to Representative Kaler, likely due to transcription error, but the discussion remains centered on the same motion and related legislative procedure.
Don Hall — Asked what the effect would be if the substitute motion were approved.
Dustin Manwaring — Representative Fuhrman is likely a transcription error; the speaker is a representative asking a question about background checks and training.
Mr. Larson — Was asked to explain the relationship between the background-check rule and legislative intent.
Dori Healey — Asked why the rewrite was structured to place the language in subsection B and noted that associations support it.
Dori Healey — Representative Healy is called on in connection with the motion to introduce RS 33050. The transcript likely intends Representative Dori Healey.
David Leavitt — Raised a comment and question about pending legislation and whether the rewrite preempts it.
David Leavitt — Clarified concern about hiring people with unknown backgrounds around vulnerable populations.
David Leavitt — Argued against the stricken language, emphasizing protection of vulnerable residents and concern about unknown backgrounds.
Jordan Redman — The chair asks Representative Jordan Redman to identify himself and who he represents. Redman then states for the record that he is Jordan Redman from District 3 in Kootenai County and introduces RS 33050, which he is bringing before the committee.