Matt Wait / President Wade — Named as the FFA state president from District 23 (Melba) and invited to speak.
Matthew Waite — Matthew Waite introduced himself as the Idaho FFA state president and spoke on behalf of Idaho FFA. He added background about coming from Melba High School, studying food and nutrition at the University of Idaho, and his high school SAE and favorite CDE, meat evaluation. He then continued by explaining that his experience at Melba High School and involvement in FFA and ag education helped him overcome fear of public speaking and become a more well-rounded individual.
Lizzie Mueller — Lizzie Mueller is introduced as the next FFA officer to speak, then she introduces herself as being from Salmon, Idaho, and shares her FFA background, including her supervised agricultural experience raising breeding and market hogs and her favorite CDE, agricultural sales.
Emily Sorenson — Introduced herself and described her education, SAE projects, and favorite CDE.
Gabe Kittamara — Introduced himself as Idaho FFA state treasurer and described his SAE and favorite competition.
Anna Hernandez — Anna Hernandez is introduced as the next state officer to speak, then continues with a brief self-introduction describing her background from American Falls, her studies and SAE projects, and her favorite CDE, the floriculture CDE.
Ali Meisenheimer — Introduced herself as state sentinel and described her studies, SAE/CSEE, and CDE.
Hadley Brown — Identified as the next speaker who will present the creed and who won first place at nationals.
Hadley Brown — Hadley Brown, a Homedale High School sophomore, was introduced to the committee and invited to share her experience preparing for and competing in the FFA Creed contest. She thanked the committee, described how creed speaking helped her grow in public speaking and find her voice for agriculture, and explained the challenge of advancing from state to the national level. She then recited the FFA Creed in full. Afterward, committee members praised her performance, noted the pride of her family and peers, and complimented her on a job well done.
Joshua Kohl — Representative Dygert is referenced in connection with the state convention and then invited to give a brief introduction. He introduces Hadley Brown and her family/advisor, and is later cited again for explaining the difficulty of the competition.
Joshua Kohl — Representative Matthias is identified as speaking in support of the motion, but this name is not in the expected member list and may be mis-transcribed.
Christy Brown — Hadley Brown's mother, present at the meeting.
Nate — Hadley Brown's father, noted as not present.
Tim and Gwen Miller — Hadley Brown's grandparents, present at the meeting.
Rachel Ruby — Hadley Brown's advisor, present at the meeting.
Dave Lent — The chair or committee member is addressed as 'Representative' in the transition to questions; the transcript does not clearly identify the speaker, but this section includes committee response to the sponsor.
Dave Lent — The speaker thanked Representative Manwaring for work on the proposal; the exact member ID is not available in the expected list.
Dave Lent — The speaker thanked Representative Manwaring for work on the conversation over the year.
Dave Lent — The chair asked members to take their seats before voting on SCR 115.
Dave Lent — The chair indicated Representative Miller would carry the measure on the floor.
Dave Lent — George Hitz turned the presentation back to Director Weaver, who was then thanked by the chair.
Braden Jensen — Braden Jensen testifies on behalf of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, introducing himself and explaining the organization’s position on the bill. He notes that the Farm Bureau had concerns based on member feedback, but ultimately clarifies that the clearest position is neutrality. The exchange concludes with committee acknowledgment and a later reference to similar conversations he had with Farm Bureau constituents.
Tori O'Neill — Tori O'Neill is introduced as the next witness, invited to come forward, and then identifies herself for the record as representing Idaho's soil conservation districts in her role as president of the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts.
Tori O'Neill — Introduced herself as president of the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts.
Mr. Jensen — Thanked for meeting with a committee member to discuss concerns about the bill.
Ms. O'Neill — Testified in support of both H503 and SCR 115 and said the transition could be streamlined under IDWR.
Ms. O'Neill — The chair thanked Ms. O'Neill and invited questions for Tory.
Amaya — Name was asked about in connection with a cursive signature.
Matthew Weaver — Identified himself as Administrator of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission and Director of the Department of Water Resources; said the process had been credible and stakeholder-driven.
Carrie Semmelroth — Representative Steve Miller introduces himself as the sponsor/speaker for SCR 115 and shares his personal background to explain his support for the resolution. He describes growing up on a family farm and ranch in Legislative District 24, including irrigated and dryland ground west of Fairfield, and explains how his agricultural experience shaped his perspective. He then recounts his long involvement in conservation work, beginning in 1977 as a conservation district supervisor and later serving in leadership roles with the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts and related conservation organizations.
Ron Taylor — An unclear speaker, possibly President Mendive/Ron Taylor, makes a motion to send SCR 115 to the floor with due pass.
Matt Weaver — Matt Weaver introduced himself as Administrator of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission and Director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources.
George Hitz — George Hitz is introduced as the Deputy Administrator for the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission and begins his presentation, identifying his role and starting to describe district coverage and staff support.
Mr. Hitz — Invited to take the podium and introduce himself.
Terry O'Neill — Named as the next presenter from IASD.
Tory — The committee thanked Tory for the presentation and invited questions.
Brittany Hurst Marchant — Brittany Hurst Marchant is introduced as the next witness from the Idaho Wheat Commission, and she then identifies herself as the Executive Director of the Idaho Wheat Commission.
Rachel Bickerton — Identified as the ex officio, non-voting commissioner representing the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences from the University of Idaho.
Julie VanOrden — Representative Leavitt is likely a mis-transcription of Julie VanOrden, who was jokingly referenced in the exchange about dairy-free milk and snacks.