David Cannon — Representative Cannon is first mentioned in committee banter, including a joke about sitting next to Representative Furman and a light comment about the spelling of his name. He then presents RS 33377, noting it was House Bill 219 the previous year and is being brought back for broader support. He explains that the bill would ban copay accumulators in health insurance billing, says the issue was brought to him by a constituent in Legislative District 30, and notes support for the measure, including a co-sponsor.
David Leavitt — Mentioned as sitting next to Representative Cannon.
David Leavitt — Joked about trying to change committees and having no questions left in this committee.
David Leavitt — Identified as present and preparing to ask a question.
David Leavitt — Asked whether the bill applies to veterans' survivor benefits.
David Leavitt — Identified as having worked with David Cannon and agreed to co-sponsor the measure.
David Leavitt — Moved to introduce RS 33377.
David Leavitt — The chair assumed the sponsor would change the co-sponsor list, referencing Representative Furman.
David Leavitt — The speaker refers to adding Furman as a co-sponsor and notes the bipartisan nature of the bill.
David Leavitt — The speaker thanks the chairman and committee at the end of the agenda.
Steven Tanner — Representative Tanner was called to present House Bill 558, which concerns survivor benefits for foster youth. Tanner explained the bill, stood for questions, and responded to inquiries about whether federal guidance exists and how the bill relates to veteran survivor benefits. Tanner clarified that there are no federal guidelines, noted that Idaho had already acted through executive action, and explained that the bill would codify that policy into law. Later brief mentions note Tanner leaving after the vote and being referenced as having carried a prior bill on the floor.