Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 13th, 2026

Senate State Affairs Committee

Key Moments

  • Treg Bernt — Treg Bernt is referenced multiple times during a short procedural sequence: he is likely the intended person for a second and a motion despite transcription errors, and he is later addressed as Vice Chairman.
  • Kelly Anthon — Kelly Anthon presented RS 3334 and asked for its introduction, describing proposed changes to criminal trespass law related to disruption of church services. The exchange then transitioned briefly with a response addressing him as 'Pro Tem.'
  • Ben Toews — Presented RS 333347, the conversational AI safety act.
  • Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie introduced House Bill 504, explaining that it concerns lottery prize purchasing patterns, and then continued the presentation by turning the time over to the lottery director.
  • Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman and asked to return to finish up or offer jokes.
  • James Ruchti — The second is transcribed as 'Senator Recty,' which appears to refer to Senator Ruchti; marked as questionable.
  • Brandon Shippy — Called on to present RS 3-3-200.
  • Brandon Shippy — Introduced himself and presented RS 33200.
  • Brandon Shippy — Moved to send RS 33347 to print.
  • Brandon Shippy — The transcript likely intended 'Senator Taves' as the member making the motion, but the name is inconsistent with the expected member list; preserved as spoken.
  • Lori Hartog — Not present; excused due to another commitment this morning.
  • Mark Harris — Senator Mark Harris was noted as arriving a little late, and later participated in committee procedure by making or seconding motions to send several RS measures to print, including RS 33200, RS 33340, and RS 33347.
  • Brandon Shippy — Moved to approve the minutes of February 6, 2026.