Barbara Ehardt — Barbara Ehardt, acting as chair, repeatedly addresses the committee during a single procedural exchange. She opens the discussion, manages the motion and roll call, fields questions and follow-up clarifications, and keeps the committee focused on the bill’s introductory stage while discussing related procedural matters such as opt-out questions, aerial spraying, and abatement practicality. She ultimately reminds members to keep discussion brief and continues managing debate and voting procedure.
Barbara Ehardt — Representative Ehardt is called during the roll call; the transcript misstates her name as Hedem.
Lucas Cayler — The transcript repeatedly addresses Representative Bieswanger, with the name garbled in different ways, as the sponsor/member being discussed. Across the sequence, the speaker continues referring to the same person without a substantive change in topic, maintaining a continuous discussion centered on that member.
Lucas Cayler — Representative Kaler is recognized to speak and says he intends to support the motion, but he raises concerns about the federal regulation and certain bill language. He then continues by pointing to page two of the bill and questioning the expanded language on the director’s powers and duties, expressing concern as a proponent of small, limited government.
Lucas Cayler — Representative Cayler votes yes; the transcript misstates the name as Kaler.
a friend — A friend reportedly raised concerns about being sprayed without consent.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Cheatum asks about the notification process for opting out.
Richard Cheatum — He makes a motion to introduce RS 33014.
Richard Cheatum — Asked for county-by-county data on affected jails and inmate counts.
Richard Cheatum — The transcript appears to misidentify Representative Berch as 'Representative Birch'; the intended member is likely Steve Berch, who states opposition to the motion.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Cheatum votes yes.
Elaine Price — Representative Birch raises concerns that the bill could undermine abatement, continuing the same line of questioning or commentary across the overlapping transcript segment.
Elaine Price — Began a question to Representative Weber.
Elaine Price — Asked whether the proposal affects only landfills or also garbage-hauler contracts.
Elaine Price — Asked whether cost differences by county could also be provided.
Elaine Price — Representative Price is called on during the motion discussion and then votes yes on the motion.
Josh Wheeler — The transcript appears to garble a member name as 'Kaler' when calling on the next speaker or motion-maker.
Josh Wheeler — The transcript again garbles the speaker name as 'Kaler'; likely a representative making the motion.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Wheeler is recognized for questions.
Josh Wheeler — He asks whether shifting authority to DEQ will create savings reflected in the fiscal note.
Josh Wheeler — Wheeler's question about savings is answered affirmatively.
Josh Wheeler — Moved to introduce RS 32909-C-2.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Wheeler votes yes.
Jon Weber — A new item, RS 33014, is introduced by Representative Weber.
Jon Weber — Representative Weber is called to present RS 33014.
Jon Weber — He briefly notes he was testifying in Delaware and thanks the committee.
Jon Weber — He introduces himself as representing District 34 and discloses service with the East Idaho Waste District.
Jon Weber — He offers to answer questions or entertain a motion.
Jon Weber — Wheeler directs the question to Representative Weber.
Jon Weber — He says there may be cost savings if authority moves away from health districts.
Jon Weber — He answers that DEQ is better trained and positioned to handle inspections.
Jon Weber — He responds that the director's authority still goes through public hearings and application processes.
Jon Weber — He reiterates that the DEQ director remains subject to public process.
Jon Weber — Said he would do a deeper dive and provide a better answer about why EPA approval is needed.
Jon Weber — Was addressed by Representative Weber in response to the EPA question.
Jon Weber — Clarified that the proposal applies only to landfills and not haulers.
Jon Weber — Questions whether the bill could affect other local laws or ordinances and broader state/local authority.
Jon Weber — His question about local government restrictions is being answered.
Jon Weber — Clarifies that his concern is the impact the bill may have on local authority and other laws.
Jon Weber — Continues clarifying that his concern is the bill's impact on current law and local restrictions.
Jon Weber — The response is directed to his question about local restrictions.
Jon Weber — Representative Weber is called during the roll call.
Bruce Skaug — He says he will support the motion and asks a question.
Bruce Skaug — He asks why DEQ was chosen over health districts.
Bruce Skaug — Is invited to come forward with RS 32909-C-2.
Bruce Skaug — Introduced his RS and referenced a similar bill from last year with a large fiscal note used to spur discussion.
Bruce Skaug — Explained that the RS seeks a tax shift and argues the state is unfairly shifting inmate-housing costs to counties.
Bruce Skaug — Requested introduction of the RS and proposed raising the reimbursement rate to a flat $80.
Bruce Skaug — Was addressed regarding the reimbursement proposal.
Bruce Skaug — Responded that the budget suggestion was well received and could be considered in a hearing.