Brandon Shippy — Introduces a question for Lanham and is identified by the chair as having a question.
Brandon Shippy — Asks about the commission's role and value to Idaho.
Brandon Shippy — Not mentioned in this section.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie first appears as the subject of a brief reference to an earlier question, then takes the floor to thank the committee, hand the gavel to Senator Taves, and introduce himself for the record as representing Senate District 28. He presents RS 33216 and explains that, after feedback, the proposal would phase in increased alcohol licensing fees over three years rather than imposing the full increase at once. The chair then asks if anyone wants to speak to the proposal.
Treg Bernt — Senator Treg Bernt, the Vice Chair, is noted as having an excused absence; the transcript also appears to misstate his name as 'Burnt.'
Ben Toews — Ben Toews briefly assumed the chair, presided over the vote, returned the gavel, noted the committee likely would not meet the following Monday, and then adjourned the meeting.
Lori Hartog — Lori Hartog is identified as the second on the motion to introduce RS 33216, with the transcript showing a minor name transcription inconsistency in the earlier mention.
Ben Adams — Asks where combat sports are headed in Idaho.
Ryan Lanham — Ryan Lanham is introduced as the gubernatorial appointee for state athletic commissioner and then speaks about his background in combat sports and business. He explains that he has extensive experience in the sport, including amateur boxing and cornering bouts, and says he won one fight and lost one. He describes why he sought the appointment, emphasizing his respect for the sport and his belief that he can be fair and unbiased. In response to questions, he says the athletic commission’s role is to protect athlete safety, ensure fair matchmaking, and oversee issues like weight cutting. He also says he would like to see more combat sports events in Idaho, including Muay Thai, professional boxing, and bare-knuckle events, while expressing opposition to Power Slap.
Mark Harris — Follows up by asking whether Lanham won his fights.
Mark Harris — Senator Mark Harris is referenced and then speaks to move the introduction of RS 33216.
Ben Adams — Was asked to consider a motion on the minutes and then moved to approve them.
Ben Adams — Made the motion to approve the minutes.