Jordan Redman — Said the bill has been worked on for several years and requested that Max Pond walk through it.
Jordan Redman — The transcript says 'Chairman Redmond,' likely referring to Jordan Redman.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman and appears to be managing testimony order.
Jordan Redman — Referred to as 'Mr. Chair' / 'Mr. Chairman' while presiding over the discussion.
Jordan Redman — Addressed by Director Cameron as a committee member asking about the data.
Jordan Redman — The chair is implied in the procedural vote and introduction of the RS.
Jordan Redman — Introduced himself, declared a Rule 80, and presented House Bill 583 on short-term rentals.
Joe Palmer — Representative Palmer twice moves to introduce RS 33229, with both mentions reflecting the same procedural request to bring the resolution forward.
Jordan Redman — The chair recognizes the motion and manages the agenda.
Jordan Redman — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jordan Redman — Chair referenced implicitly in the ongoing committee discussion.
Jordan Redman — Jordan Redman is asked to return to the podium and closes out his presentation with brief remarks supporting the bill as part of restoring private property rights, referencing occupancy and ordinance provisions. He then responds to a follow-up question by noting that several cities have caps, including Sandpoint, though he does not know every city’s specific rules.
Jordan Redman — Chairman Redman responds that the requirements are part of state law and that cities can track complaints and compliance.
Jordan Redman — The chair is thanked for the presentation and referenced as the person taking his seat.
Jordan Redman — The gavel is returned to Chairman Redman after the motion carries.
Vito Barbieri — Representative Barbieri says he may have questions if the proposal is brought back for consideration and expresses concern that it may not be the right direction.
Vito Barbieri — Representative Vito Barbieri asks whether the reported increase includes policies that were non-renewed but then obtained other insurance. Director Cameron responds that those cases are included in the data.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris makes the motion to introduce RS 33039.
Kyle Harris — Representative Kyle Harris questions Director Cameron about the insurance mitigation fund and related rate reductions. He first asks whether all communities in Idaho qualify for the mitigation fund, then follows up on whether everyone in those affected communities is eligible. He continues by asking whether homeowners who harden their homes could receive lower insurance rates without state involvement, and the discussion is later referenced again as part of the same ongoing exchange about the proper role of government in helping reduce insurance costs.
Kyle Harris — Representative Kyle Harris is called on and then asks whether long-term rentals are subject to the same safety requirements.
Kyle Harris — Representative Kyle Harris asked whether an older home must be brought up to current code standards in order to be used as a short-term rental, noting that current state law does not require older homes to be upgraded and seeking clarification on whether that applies to short-term rentals.
Kyle Harris — Representative Kyle Harris questioned whether HOAs can regulate short-term rentals and then expanded the discussion to whether cities are effectively creating HOA-like systems through local regulation. He argued that property owners should have the same rights regardless of whether a property is a vacation home or a full-time residence, and that concerns about representation and enforcement burdens cut both ways. Overall, he framed the bill as an attempt to balance competing property rights and local regulatory burdens.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris asks what additional short-term rental fees are used for in the community and suggests they could be directed toward first responder priorities such as law enforcement and firefighting. The subsequent references to his question and point are part of the same discussion, used to frame a response distinguishing between fee types and their purposes.
Steve Berch — Representative Berch briefly asks whether the RS is entirely new code or a modification of existing code, then follows up with support for the motion and says he looks forward to the hearing.
Steve Berch — Not named in the text, but the committee question period follows the testimony; no specific member is identified here.
Steve Berch — Steve Berch is referenced in the context of comments about the fire district, with both mentions appearing to point to the same discussion and likely reflecting a transcription error in his name.
Steve Berch — Representative Steve Berch states he will not support the motion and says this may be the most difficult bill he has to vote on. He argues the bill should better balance business owners' rights with neighbors' rights and objects to removing language protecting the integrity of residential neighborhoods. He continues by expressing concern about noise, property values, and the impact of short-term rentals on residential areas.
Michael Veile — Representative Sauter is referring to a prior bill and committee process; the speaker is Mark Sauter, who is not in the expected member list.
Michael Veile — The committee asks questions of Representative Sauter before the motion and vote.
Michael Veile — Cameron references Representative Sauter’s earlier remarks about property insurance challenges.
Michael Veile — Cameron references Sauter’s earlier comments on property insurance.
Michael Veile — Barbieri questions Director Cameron about the data.
Michael Veile — Director Cameron answers that the data includes people who were non-renewed and then found other insurance at a higher rate.
Michael Veile — Michael Veile questions Mr. Bailey about the septic system used for a unit that houses up to 82 guests, including whether county planning required it. He then shifts to broader concerns about how counties and fire districts, particularly in Bear Lake County, can be funded, noting that some counties charge short-term rental fees and asking whether there are alternative funding options besides imposing a fee.
Michael Veile — Representative Michael Veile argues that cities have overreached in allowing high-density occupancy and warns that local infrastructure may not be able to support it. He raises concerns about sewer and septic capacity, the risk of sewage overflow, nitrate contamination in wells, and the need for adequate first responder funding in high-tourism areas such as Bear Lake.
Faye Thompson — Representative Thompson is recognized and makes a motion to introduce RS 33177.
Richard Cheatum — Richard Cheatum is called on and addressed during the discussion, with one transcript reference likely misidentifying him. He then asks whether the bill makes any distinction between existing homes in fire-risk areas and new construction in areas known to be prone to fire.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Richard Cheatum is called on to speak and then states that he will vote the other way because local government violations have become egregious and are not respecting local property and business owners.
Richard Cheatum — The speaker says they share some of Representative Cheatum's concerns about the bill.
Mr. Cameron — Addressed by a committee member regarding the documents and the bill.
Director Cameron — Director Cameron explains that the data came from the insurance industry and is focused on homeowners rather than commercial or agricultural properties. He responds that whether discounts are available for home hardening depends on the insurer, noting that some companies do offer discounts but that Idaho is struggling to attract and retain insurers. He says the proposal is meant to create a statewide mechanism to show homes are being hardened and to support affordable coverage. He further clarifies that the bill does not distinguish between existing and new homes, but is primarily aimed at helping current homeowners, especially low- to middle-income households, while encouraging fire-safe materials and broader wildfire resilience.
Brooke Green — Representative Brooke Green is introduced as the next speaker and then takes the floor to thank the chairman and director before making a motion to introduce RS 32863, speaking in support of the proposal.
Brooke Green — Asks whether the witness considers her property a business and notes her own property management experience.
Brooke Green — Representative Green asked whether McCall’s existing ordinances have made a difference in Mr. Irvin’s neighborhood and followed up by asking how occupancy limits are enforced, noting that law enforcement and parking ordinances are already in place to address related issues.
Brooke Green — Brooke Green raises and follows up on concerns about a six-bedroom short-term rental, asking whether prior McCall requirements still apply—specifically decommissioning rooms and sprinkler-related expectations—while the discussion also references earlier nuisance concerns such as noise, trash, and parking. The witness responds to her questions about McCall’s practices, and Green seeks a clear yes-or-no clarification on whether those requirements remain in effect.
Brooke Green — Representative Brooke Green questioned the association about what it has done with stakeholders to address concerns raised when the issue first came before the committee and what steps it has taken over the past couple of years to mitigate those concerns. She then concluded her questioning and moved the committee to the final in-person testimony.