Josh Wheeler — Josh Wheeler is introduced as the committee’s newest Vice Chair and then introduces himself as the District 35 representative, covering Teton, Bear Lake, Bannock, Caribou, and Bonneville counties, and expressing that he is glad to work with Chairman Redman.
Josh Wheeler — As Vice Chair, he asks whether certificates or other competency demonstrations could substitute for credit hours.
Josh Wheeler — He asks about alternative competency demonstrations.
Josh Wheeler — Is called on after Representative Berch's comments.
Josh Wheeler — Asked whether the RS addresses school districts' ability to bid projects before initial plan review and whether other code areas are affected.
Josh Wheeler — Asked whether the RS addresses delays in bid advertisement and other code areas.
Jordan Redman — He is referred to as Chairman Redman.
Jordan Redman — He is addressed as Chairman Redman.
Kyle Harris — Representative Kyle Harris comments that he likes the intent of the bill and asks why one reference on page 3, line 40 was not changed from 30 days to 60 days. The sponsor then addresses his question about the 30-day versus 60-day discrepancy.
Cornel Rasor — He moves to introduce RS 33072.
Faye Thompson — She comments in support of the proposal, citing severe insurance impacts in Boise County.
Brooke Green — Representative Brooke Green is mentioned twice in the discussion as owning property in Boise County.
Jeff Ehlers — Representative Jeff Ehlers introduces RS 33048, explaining that the bill is intended to lower barriers to entry for CPA licensure in response to industry shortages. He notes there are some technical details in the proposal and then stands for questions, later responding that the bill may not specifically contemplate certificates but that the idea could be considered.
David Cannon — He moves to introduce RS 33048.
Steve Berch — Steve Berch supports the motion but expresses reservations about lowering standards or barriers simply to expand the workforce. He then asks whether there are exceptions to the 30-day deadline and whether penalties apply if it is missed, emphasizing concern for flexibility in circumstances beyond people's control. He ultimately indicates he will not block the motion.
Jaron Crane — He is introduced as the next presenter for RS 3303.
Brent Crane — Brent Crane introduced himself as a state representative from District 13 in Nampa and explained RS 3303, which would require school districts to receive an initial plan review within 30 calendar days after submitting plans. He clarified that the initial plan review is simply the first look at the plans before they go out for bidding, intended to help move projects into the bid process more quickly. In response to questions, he said there are no exceptions or penalties built into the section, and later confirmed the RS is meant to help school districts early in the process, reacting humorously to the discussion.
Richard Cheatum — Asked for a definition of 'initial plan review' versus 'plan review.'