David Leavitt — Joked about as someone who may ask questions; likely Representative David Leavitt is not intended here, but the transcript says Furman.
Shawn Dygert — Representative Furman is referenced as being absent or busy in another committee; the transcript appears to misrecognize the name.
Shawn Dygert — Representative Furman is again referenced as absent; exact identity is uncertain from the transcript.
Marco Erickson — Representative Erickson is addressed with a question about who tracks the $5,000 threshold for cottage food operations.
Marco Erickson — Asked who tracks the $5,000 threshold and whether it is handled by the cottage food operator or the Tax Commission.
Marco Erickson — The chair asks for any further questions for Representative Erickson, then transitions to witness testimony.
Marco Erickson — Representative Kaler references another member's question/light and jokes about Representative Furman's absence; the transcript is garbled.
Marco Erickson — Representative Ehlers is asked for closing comments after discussion of cookies, ice cream, and bacon.
Marco Erickson — Representative Ehlers closes his remarks after the committee discussion.
Jeff Cornilles — Representative Ehlers is misheard as addressing 'Chairman Banderwada'; likely a transcription error for the chair.
Elizabeth Criner / Kreiner — Introduced herself as representing Food Northwest, a tri-state association of food companies.
Elizabeth Criner — Elizabeth Criner testified on behalf of Food Northwest that the organization has concerns about how the bill is drafted and how it would interact with Idaho’s existing cottage food rules. She then opened the floor to questions, and in response to a committee member’s question about allergen labeling, she explained that she has a food allergy and described why allergen disclosure is important for consumers with allergies.
incoming president of Food Northwest — Described as having started as a cottage food operator and now running a two-state million-dollar operation.
Brooke Green — Representative Rebell appears to be a transcription error for a committee member asking a question about the witness's client.
Tanya Burgoyne — Representative Burgoyne is addressed directly during the witness's response.
Heather Scott — She is referenced as the person being responded to in the discussion about cottage food labeling and allergens.
Steven Tanner — Raises concern that time- and temperature-controlled foods could spoil if brought under the bill.
Jordan Redman — Referenced as having a better idea regarding House Bill 496.
Jordan Redman — Makes the motion to send House Bill 526 to the floor.
Josh Wheeler — Introduces RS 33187 and describes his district and the bill's intent.
Josh Wheeler — Mentioned in connection with a folder and questions.
Dori Healey — Representative Healy first responds to the call for a motion on RS 33187, then later re-enters the same discussion to ask a question and express support for the bill and the motion.
Jeff Ehlers — Representative Jeff Ehlers is identified as the sponsor and then introduces House Bill 526, explaining that it is intended to help small sellers and entrepreneurs. Later in the same discussion, he is briefly addressed with a light question about whether his wife baked the cookies, but the exchange remains connected to the bill presentation.
Megan Egbert — Moves to accept the minutes from February 3rd and 4th.