Jason Monks — Mentioned as present so the committee can begin.
Jason Monks — Thanked after the response to the safety question.
Jason Monks — He made the motion on House Bill 577.
Brooke Green — Representative Green was asked whether she had reviewed the minutes, then moved to approve the minutes for Monday, February 2nd, stating she had read them and had no edits. After the motion carried, she was thanked.
Brooke Green — Representative Green questioned whether the standard for readable plates is too subjective and asked who would determine whether a plate is still readable.
Ron Mendive — Ron Mendive is introduced as the next presenter, then identified as representing District 5 and presenting RS 32869. He begins his testimony by explaining that the bill makes two changes to the current driver's education law, including adjustments related to parent-taught driver's education and school district options.
Charlie Shepherd — Moved to introduce RS 33221.
Charlie Shepherd — Representative Shepard was called on as the chair tried to track the motion, then immediately raised a point of order arguing that a motion had already been made.
Joe Palmer — Joe Palmer of District 20, Meridian, introduced and presented House Bill 576, explaining that it amends the I-CAR legislation and relates to an insurance program put together by used dealers. He clarified that the proposal would allow electronic registration to be stored on a phone or as a picture, emphasized that it is for registration only and not voting, and responded to concerns about safety and how the system would work.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Questioned the safety of keeping registration information on a phone.
Clay Handy — Representative Handy asked whether the proposal would be limited to the vehicle rather than a driver's license, and then continued the discussion by referencing electronic driver's licenses in other states and explaining the basis for his question.
Brandon Mitchell — Name was called, but the speaker said he did not hear a question.
Jordan Redman — He presided over the motion and vote on House Bill 576.
Cornel Rasor — He was thanked after making the motion on House Bill 576.
Cornel Rasor — The chair attempted to identify the presenter; the name appears to refer to Representative Veeley, but the transcript is uncertain.
Cornel Rasor — The prior motion on House Bill 576 is being concluded as the committee moves to the next bill.
Cornel Rasor — He presented House Bill 577 and explained its purpose.
Cornel Rasor — He was asked questions about the bill and his name was clarified.
Cornel Rasor — He was asked to return to the podium after the motion was discussed.
Cornel Rasor — He was asked to return to the podium as the motion was clarified.
Cornel Rasor — An unnamed representative was asked whether they would carry the bill on the floor.
Mike Moyle — The chair is referenced as proceedings move back to Chairman Palmer after the vote, and he is also addressed as Mr. Chairman during the bill presentation, indicating a continuous procedural moment centered on the chair’s role in managing the meeting.