Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 30th, 2026

Senate State Affairs Committee

Key Moments

  • James Ruchti — Representative Dygart is referred to in the motion on the minutes.
  • James Ruchti — Representative Skog is identified as the sponsor of RS 33085.
  • James Ruchti — Representative Shepard is identified as the sponsor of RS 3308.
  • James Ruchti — Representative Mickelson is asking a question about reciprocity and recognition by other states.
  • James Ruchti — Representative Church asks for clarification on the bill's flexibility.
  • James Ruchti — Representative Church asks for clarification on the bill.
  • James Ruchti — Representative Skog is identified as the sponsor of RS 33085.
  • James Ruchti — Representative Dygart makes a motion after the clarification.
  • James Ruchti — Representative Church asks for examples supporting the bill.
  • James Ruchti — Representative Church asks for an Idaho example and asks about the private right to sue.
  • James Ruchti — Asked what recourse families would have under the bill if a child were told they could use a different name at a youth program.
  • James Ruchti — Was directly addressed by Representative Skog in response to the question.
  • James Ruchti — Continued questioning about the bill's private right of action and who could be sued.
  • James Ruchti — Explained that families could file a lawsuit if the bill passes and that the Attorney General could also act.
  • James Ruchti — Explained that the Attorney General could seek injunctive and declaratory relief and that the bill would address disputes in broken families.
  • James Ruchti — Was the member asking the question being answered.
  • James Ruchti — Asked how broad the private right of action would be and who could be sued under the bill.
  • James Ruchti — Answered that any person within the entities, or the entity itself, could be subject to lawsuit or declaratory relief.
  • James Ruchti — Referenced as the member whose question was being followed up on.
  • James Ruchti — Answered 'no' to the question about a secretary being included in the lawsuit.
  • Jim Guthrie — During this segment, the committee chair is repeatedly addressed as Madam Chair/Chairman Scott/Chairwoman Scott while guiding the meeting through procedural steps on RS 3308. The chair asks for unanimous consent to move past RS 33085, presides over the motion to introduce RS 3308, opens the floor for questions and discussion, and then calls for the vote.
  • Representative Charlie Shepard — Introduces RS 3308 and says it will make enhanced concealed carry licensing easier and more affordable.
  • Bruce Skog — Introduces RS 33085 and identifies himself as representing District 10.
  • Lori Hartog — Representative Mickelson followed up on Representative Church’s question by asking whether, under the bill, a secretary working at a doctor’s office could be included in a $100,000 lawsuit and be required to pay part of the damages.