Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 28th, 2026

Key Moments

  • Mike Moyle — Mike Moyle introduced the joint memorial, explaining the Utah fuel tax issue, and then clarified that the approach was meant to be polite and measured, avoiding going too far while trying to find a path forward.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Representative Shepard is acknowledged after making or being associated with the motion/question sequence.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Representative Shepard asks whether the memorial is merely a polite request or a stern directive.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Representative Shepard is referenced in the question about clarifying the impact.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Representative Shepard asks for clarification about the impact on the average citizen.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Representative Shepard asks what the proposal means for the average citizen at the pump.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Representative Handy is announced as the next item before the committee.
  • Judy Boyle — Representative Boyle is called on and then asks whether the memorial will do any good and whether the Utah speaker cares.
  • John Gannon — Representative Gannon notes that the tank farm is located in his district and continues discussing it as part of his comment.
  • Clay Handy — Clay Handy introduces a bill related to Department of Transportation rules and procedures.
  • Mike Pohanka — Called on to make a motion.
  • Rod Furniss — A member, identified in the transcript as Representative Crane, thanked the chair and moved to introduce RS 33040. The same motion is referenced again shortly afterward, with no substantive change in topic, indicating a single procedural action being recorded across the two mentions.
  • Cornel Rasor — Called to return for the vote; transcript says 'Representative Henney,' which is likely a transcription error, but no exact match is certain.
  • James Petzke — James Petzke, representing District 21 in Meridian, introduces himself and presents RS 33040, explaining that it is a reintroduction of a bill from the previous year and describing it as the same measure being brought back for consideration. He is later called back in connection with the motion to introduce RS 33040, confirming his role as the sponsor/presenter of the bill.