Ron Taylor — Senator Taylor is called on to ask a question and raises concerns about whether one-time funds are the same as the rainy day fund and how using those funds could affect Idaho’s AAA credit rating. The response addresses Taylor’s questions about the rainy day fund and rating implications.
Phil Hart — Senator Dean Cameron is referenced as having participated in prior bond rating trips, alongside other members such as Representative Maxine Bell.
Barbara Ehardt — Representative Maxine Bell is mentioned as having gone on bond rating trips years ago, with both references reinforcing her prior participation in those trips.
Codi Galloway — Senator Groh is addressed and identifies himself as Senator Scott Groh from District 14, then summarizes the budget situation, emphasizing uncertainty in revenue projections and the role of one-time cash transfers. He goes on to discuss the governor’s 3% holdback, the committee’s planned vote, and the rationale for asking agencies to propose cuts, noting that he also consulted a former JFAC Senate chair who agreed with the approach. The exchange concludes with Groh indicating there are no further questions.
James Ruchti — Scott Groh is introduced and begins the budget presentation by identifying himself as Senator Scott Groh, District 14. He explains the JFAC budget process, notes that the committee had just met with the June Rules committee, and describes the practice of germane committee chairs presenting to JFAC. He then keeps his remarks brief and yields to Mr. Bivey to begin. Later, the discussion references the conversation with Senator Groh in the context of committee-chair invitations and Idaho Code requirements.
Ron Taylor — Keith Bybee notes that Senator Taylor is present in the audience and may have heard the presentation before.
Keith — Keith is thanked for his presentation and work; he appears to be the witness/testifier.