Jim Guthrie — Senator Byrne is likely a transcription error; the motion is made by a senator in the committee, but the exact identity is unclear from this excerpt.
Jim Guthrie — Senator Nichols seconds the motion.
Jim Guthrie — Moved to approve docket 24-3930-2.
Tammy Nichols — Asks whether the bill relates to federal-level developments or state action.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Nichols is identified as the second on the motion.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Nichols is called on for questions.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Nichols asks what Mr. Settles has learned from serving on the commission.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Nichols is called on to ask a question.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Nichols asks the question.
Tammy Nichols — Identified as the second on the motion to approve docket 24-3930-2.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Seconded the motion to send RS 33-133 to print.
Todd Lakey — Introduces RS 33190, relating to PERSI and re-employment provisions for retired members.
Todd Lakey — Explains the re-employment provisions in PERSI and how the bill would apply to retired members elected to office.
Todd Lakey — Chairman Lakey is addressed and thanked; he is the presiding senator in this segment.
Todd Lakey — Senator Todd Lakey is identified as the subject of the next gubernatorial reappointment item.
Todd Lakey — The transcript likely refers to Senator Todd Lakey; the name is misspelled as 'Leake.'
Todd Lakey — Senator Lakey appears before the committee regarding his reappointment to the State Insurance Fund Board.
Todd Lakey — Senator Lakey says he would be happy to continue serving on the board.
Todd Lakey — Senator Lakey answers that experience has reinforced the need to change methods when appropriate.
Todd Lakey — Senator Lakey makes the motion.
Todd Lakey — Senator Lakey speaks in support of Representative John Weber's reappointment.
Todd Lakey — Senator Lakey is involved in the procedural handling of the docket: he seconded the motion and then moved to approve temporary and pending rule docket 24-3930-2501, with Senator Nichols seconding the motion.
Kevin Settles — Kevin Settles introduces himself as CEO of Bardenay Restaurant Group and notes his service on Idaho’s health exchange board. He explains that his experience on the exchange has taught him the importance of efficient operations, strong financial management, and coordination between the state, insurance carriers, and the federal government. He adds that he has applied lessons from the board—especially around efficiency and strategic planning—to his own business, emphasizing that the exchange should be made as effective and beneficial for Idahoans as possible.
Daniel Foreman — Senator Foreman is first addressed during the introduction and then directly included in the ensuing response, where the speaker thanks him and Senator Nichols for the question, continuing the same brief exchange.
John Shirts — The committee considers Representative John Weber’s gubernatorial reappointment to the State Insurance Fund Board. A motion is made to send the reappointment to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation. Supportive remarks note Weber’s prior service as a county commissioner and his experience as a local businessman. The reappointment is then approved and forwarded to the Senate with a recommendation that he be confirmed.
Brent Crane — The second is attributed to Senator Burnt, likely a transcription error for Senator Brent Crane.
— Senator Burt made a motion to send the gubernatorial reappointment to the Senate floor, and Senator Nichols seconded the motion.
Robert Cuio / Robert Qio (questionable spelling) — The gubernatorial reappointment being considered to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board.
Robert Cuyo (questionable spelling) — The gubernatorial reappointment to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board was approved and sent to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation.
Mr. Touchstone — Was asked to begin with the first rules docket, 24-3931-2501.
Mr. Touchstone — The committee thanks him and prepares to hear additional testimony.
Mr. Touchstone — Was told the fees are moving in the right direction.
Mr. Touchstone — The chair invites Mr. Touchstone to present the next docket.
Mr. Touchstone — Presented the docket and asked the committee to approve docket number 24-3930-2.
Mr. Touchstone — Burgess compliments Mr. Touchstone for the rulemaking process.
Mr. Touchstone — Burgess references Touchstone's earlier explanation of the process.
Mr. Touchstone — The chair invites Mr. Touchstone back for closing remarks.
Mr. Touchstone — Says he has no additional closing remarks and is available for questions.
Mr. Touchstone — Explains that the proposal allows local jurisdictions to adopt appendices for alternative residential options.
Mr. Touchstone — Explains that EV charging station protections are intended to prevent impact damage and fire risk, similar to bollards for furnaces or water heaters.
Justin Touchstone — Introduced himself and his roles with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and the Factory Built Structures Board.
Justin Touchstone — Reintroduced himself and began presenting the next docket on behalf of the Building Code Board.
Justin Touchstone — Justin Touchstone identifies himself and says he is presenting the docket on behalf of the Idaho Building Code Board.
Justin Touchstone — Referenced as having already explained the mass timber provisions.
Jim Guthrie — Moves to send RS 33-116 to print.
Jim Guthrie — His motion to send RS 33116 to print is seconded and adopted.
Jim Guthrie — Introduces RS 33133 and explains it concerns insurance company investments.
Jim Guthrie — Answers a question about whether the proposal is tied to federal action, saying it is outside his expertise and could be addressed at the hearing.
Jim Guthrie — His motion to send RS 33-133 to print is taken up by the committee.
Jim Guthrie — Senator Guthrie makes the motion on RS 33190.