Marco Erickson — Representative Marco Erickson is identified as the member raising questions on the motion, then asks why the bill language was changed to include neurocognitive disorders.
Marco Erickson — Representative Marco Erickson moved to send House Bill 581 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee then considered his motion.
Brandon Mitchell — The speaker refers to Representative Mitchell in discussing the bill language change.
Barbara Ehardt — Explains that the removed language would have punished speech itself.
Barbara Ehardt — Was addressed in the discussion and objected to a remark made during the presentation.
John Shirts — Representative Shirts questioned whether removing the words 'vulgar, profane, and indecent' would also eliminate language that is not protected by the First Amendment, expressing concern that the strikeout might inadvertently cover conduct such as sexually explicit statements directed at a child and noting that other statutes may already address such behavior.
John Shirts — Representative Shirts was called to present House Bill 580, introduced the bill, and explained its purpose. He then responded to a committee concern about piracy and intellectual property, noting that the relevant provisions are largely preempted by federal statute and are being removed as unused code. The exchange concluded with a light closing remark from the chair.
Cornel Rasor — Representative Skog was addressed in a brief exchange about the bill language, with discussion focusing on whether the matter was already covered by existing statutes.
Rob Beiswenger — Likely a transcription error for the speaker responding that the conduct is covered by other statutes and mentioning a Senate bill on worship situations and trespass.
Heather Scott — Named as the member offering the introduction motion; likely a transcription error for a member name.
Heather Scott — Called out as the hidden red light, indicating a question from the member.
Heather Scott — Raised a question and asked whether the witness could add or clarify anything.
Heather Scott — Asked whether the bill arose because someone was injured and whether the notice issue can be remedied retroactively.
Heather Scott — Asked whether the lack of notice can be fixed retroactively or only going forward.
Heather Scott — Asked which agency is excluded from the Office of Administrative Hearings' authority.
Heather Scott — Asked which agency the Office of Administrative Hearings does not oversee.
Heather Scott — Made the motion to send House Bill 520 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Heather Scott — Representative Heather Scott introduces House Bill 581 and explains that it is intended to clarify separation of powers by creating a process for legislative notice to the Supreme Court without altering the court’s rulemaking authority or invalidating existing court rules. She cites concerns raised in child custody hearings, including testimony from litigants, attorneys, and law enforcement, that procedural rules may sometimes appear to conflict with statute. She emphasizes that the bill preserves the Supreme Court’s authority, maintains separation of powers, and is meant to reduce confusion, noting that a resolution would have no binding effect.
Joe Alfieri — Recognized the next bill and the sponsor.
Joe Alfieri — Representative Alfieri questioned whether repealing the statute would allow piracy of old films or tapes, then said he supports eliminating unnecessary code but wants assurance that intellectual property remains protected elsewhere. He was then told that the conduct is covered by federal statute, not the Idaho criminal code.
Chris Bruce — Representative Chris Bruce is identified as the sponsor of House Bill 520 and then introduces himself as the bill’s presenter, explaining that the legislation arose from issues noticed after prior updates to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Brian Nichols — Brian Nichols is introduced as a representative of the Office of Administrative Hearings and then testifies as the Chief Administrative Law Judge and Director. He explains the background of the bill, referencing prior modernization efforts and the Administrative Procedures Act, responds to questions about how the issue arose, and notes that water resources is specifically carved out from the office’s statutory authority.
Jason Monks — Jason Monks introduced House Bill 579 as a simple clarification to justifiable homicide language. In the ensuing committee exchange, Representative Monks was called on and then moved to send House Bill 579 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Mike Pohanka — Made the motion to send House Bill 580 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.