Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 12th, 2026

Senate Transportation Committee

Key Moments

  • Phil Hart — Explained that RS 333 would clarify valid right-of-way and highway issues.
  • Phil Hart — Identified himself and described a county court case involving a right-of-way and a Jeep Club accessing BLM land.
  • Phil Hart — Senator Cole is identified as the second on the motion; the transcript likely means Senator Cole, but the expected member list does not include Cole.
  • Phil Hart — Senator Hart is called on and receives a response regarding a question about county funding assistance.
  • Layla Krall — Layla Krall introduces herself as the administrator of the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (ELTAC).
  • Doug Okuniewicz — The chair manages the committee’s procedural business by recognizing questions, moving to the minutes item, asking for discussion on a motion, calling the vote when none is offered, announcing that the motion carries, and then adjourning the meeting.
  • Van Burtenshaw — Senator Burtenshaw moved to approve the February 10, 2026 minutes after stating they were accurate; the motion is then recorded as being made by Senator Burtenshaw.
  • Ben Adams — Asked whether other states have eliminated sticker programs.
  • Ben Adams — Continued questioning about other states and the original purpose of the stickers.
  • Ben Adams — Spoke in support of the motion, citing his family's registration experience.
  • Ben Adams — Stated support for the motion after describing differing registration colors on his vehicles.
  • Ben Adams — Senator Adams asks for a motion and moves to introduce RS 33330.
  • Ben Adams — Senator Adams is identified as the mover of the motion to introduce RS 33330.
  • Codi Galloway — Asked why the FOP and Sheriff's Association were neutral rather than supportive.
  • Carrie Semmelroth — Named as the second to the motion.
  • Phil Hart — Introduced RS 333 and explained it was only in final form the day before.