Mr. Greg McKee — He is invited to the podium to introduce himself and the visiting class.
Greg McKee — Introduces himself as faculty at Brigham Young University, Idaho and explains the purpose of the student visit.
Grant Wharton — Introduces himself as a junior from California.
Jackson Stewart — Jackson Stewart introduces himself as being from Weston, with the introduction repeated in the following mention.
Kyler Byrd — Introduces himself; the surrounding text is unclear.
Kelly Duckett — Introduces herself; the transcription is partially unclear.
Holly Duckett — Introduces herself and says she grew up on the Cameron Ranch locally.
Allie Duckett — Introduces herself and says she grew up on the Cameron Ranch locally.
Michael Palmer — Introduces himself; the rest of the line is unclear.
Whatie were Deadski — Introduces himself; name is highly uncertain from the transcript.
Allison Smith — Likely a student introduction or brief response; the transcript is unclear.
Mr. McKee — Thanked for bringing the student group to the meeting.
Christy Zito — The chair turns the gavel over to Vice Chair Christy Zito, who then takes over running the meeting.
Todd Lakey — Todd Lakey is first asked to help resolve a procedural issue and makes a motion that is seconded and approved. He then presents RS 33226, thanking the Farm Bureau and stakeholders for their input, and explains that the Idaho Direct to Consumer Act reflects broad stakeholder feedback. He describes the bill’s direct-sale framework, including that sales must be from producer to consumer or a designated agent, that products must be labeled not for sale, and that related code sections are conformed. He concludes by offering to answer questions and asking for favorable print.
Tammy Nichols — Tammy Nichols presents RS 33272 and explains that the legislation is intended to preserve natural leaf kratom while distinguishing it from chemically altered or adulterated products that raise national concerns, particularly those engineered to increase 7-OH concentrations. She concludes by asking that RS 33272 be printed for a full hearing, and the meeting then returns control to her.
Camille Blaylock — Senator Blaylock makes the motion to send RS 33272 to print.
Dave Lent — Senator Cole is likely a transcription error; the motion is made by an unidentified senator, and the text says 'Senator Cole.'
Carrie Semmelroth — Senator Semmelroth seconds the motion to print RS 33226.
Mr. Weaver — Mr. Weaver is invited to present the agency update.
Matthew Weaver — Matthew Weaver introduces himself and explains that he is appearing as acting administrator for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
George Hitz — George Hitz, the deputy administrator for the Soil and Water Conservation Commission, is introduced and then introduces himself before beginning the agency update.
Tori O'Neill — Expected to make comments on behalf of the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts.
Tori O'Neill — Tori O'Neill was introduced as being present, then she introduced herself as president of the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts and as a farmer who feeds cattle in Shelly near Idaho Falls. She continued her opening remarks by expressing appreciation for the opportunity to speak and describing her family ranching background, including being a fifth-generation cattle rancher from a sixth-generation ranching family.
Devin Fielding — Expected to make comments on behalf of the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts.
Devin Fielding — Devin Fielding introduced himself as representing the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts. In the surrounding discussion, he was also referenced in connection with serving alongside other supervisors and being in a familiar, normal environment with the board.
Delwin Tribs — Former administrator whose retirement led to the acting administrator appointment.
Mr. Hitz — Handed the podium to the next presenter.
Ron Taylor — Senator Ron Taylor expressed concern about the WACPA program, asking whether it is being cut, whether it is on the chopping block, and whether funding will continue going forward. Mr. Weaver then responded directly to Taylor’s question about WACPA funding.
Terry O'Neill — Named by the chair as being present; later clarified as Tori O'Neill.
Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts — Organization represented by Devin Fielding and led by Tori O'Neill.
Mr. Fielding — Thanked for the presentation and invited to answer questions.
Ms. O'Neill — Thanked for the presentation and invited to answer questions.