Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 4th, 2026

Senate State Affairs Committee

Key Moments

  • Ben Adams — The transcript notes that Senator Alicia Taves is substituting for Senator Ben Taves, identifying the member present as a replacement in the meeting.
  • Ben Adams — The chair introduced Senator Ben Adams, who then identified himself as a senator from District 12 in Nampa and explained that he was presenting a proposed constitutional amendment concerning public lands. He described a minor revision to the proposal, noting added language about the acquisition of new rights, and concluded by asking that the amendment be printed.
  • Treg Bernt — Treg Bernt is identified as the Vice Chairman who will take over and lead the rule presentation, and he is then addressed directly as Vice Chairman Bernt in thanks.
  • Andrew Arlundum — Invited to the podium to introduce himself and identify who he represents.
  • Mark Harris — A motion was made to approve the docket; the transcript misidentifies the senator making the motion, likely referring to a committee member.
  • Mark Harris — Seconded the motion to accept the docket.
  • Mark Harris — Asked for a motion and then moved to send the RS to print.
  • Mark Harris — Second motion/recognition associated with sending RS 329-88-C-1 to print.
  • Mark Harris — Asked a question following Senator Adams's presentation.
  • Mark Harris — Moved to introduce the RS.
  • Brandon Shippy — The chair introduced consideration of RS 329-88-C-1 sponsored by Senator Brandon Shippey, and Senator Shippey then introduced himself as the senator for District 9, representing Washington County, Payette County, and part of Canyon County, before presenting the RS.
  • Kelly Anthon — Appears to have seconded the motion, though the transcript misstates the name as 'Anthony.'