Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 30th, 2026

Senate State Affairs Committee

Key Moments

  • Treg Bernt — Made the motion to send RS 33130 to print; name appears garbled in the transcript.
  • James Ruchti — Senator Ruttee is involved in the discussion of RS 33059: first appearing as the second on a motion, then being invited to present the measure, and later being referenced as part of a bipartisan effort supporting the proposal.
  • Mark Harris — Senator Mark Harris of Idaho State Senate District 35 presents RS 33130, explains its E-Verify requirement, answers questions, and requests a motion to print.
  • Mark Harris — Mark Harris was named as the seconder on the motion to approve the January 23, 2026 minutes.
  • Lori Hartog — Senator Janie Ward Engelking opens her presentation of RS 33020, greeting the chair and committee and introducing the measure as a public safety bill modeled on similar legislation in other states.
  • Kelly Anthon — Senator Kelly Anthon asks whether police have spoken on the bill, and the sponsor responds that she has spoken with him about the feedback and how it may affect the bill.
  • Ben Adams — Senator Adams moves to send RS 33020 to print.
  • Treg Bernt — Seconded the motion on the January 21, 2026 minutes; likely refers to Senator Treg Bernt or another member, but the transcript says Taves.
  • Treg Bernt — Recorded as seconding or being associated with the motion; name appears garbled in the transcript.
  • Treg Bernt — Named as a co-sponsor or participant in bringing forward the resolution.
  • Treg Bernt — Praised for participating in the bipartisan effort.
  • Treg Bernt — Offers supportive remarks about bipartisan leadership and civil discourse.
  • Ben Adams — Moves to approve the minutes of January 21, 2026.
  • Ben Adams — Moves to approve the January 26, 2026 minutes.
  • Ben Adams — Moves to send RS 33059 to print.
  • Ben Adams — Seconded the motion to print RS 33130.
  • Ben Adams — Senator Adams comments that he did not expect to see a mask bill from the sponsor.