Mark Harris — Representative Mickelson is identified as speaking and raising concerns about out-of-state influence.
Mark Harris — Representative Mickelson says out-of-state influence is becoming significant.
Mark Harris — Representative Alfieri is addressed regarding the bill’s limits on out-of-state money.
Mark Harris — Representative Mickelson argues that most out-of-state influence comes through independent expenditures and cites Citizens United/Citizens Alliance-type precedent.
Mark Harris — Representative Mickelson continues his concern that the bill would not address money routed through an Idaho entity.
Mark Harris — Representative Mickelson argues that out-of-state money remains out-of-state money even if routed through an Idaho entity.
Mark Harris — Chairman Crane is addressed during the exchange.
Mark Harris — The bill sponsor says the proposal is an imperfect but best-effort attempt to keep campaign money local.
Mark Harris — The sponsor acknowledges loopholes and says the bill is a starting point that may be revised later.
Mark Harris — Representative Mickelson argues the bill may disadvantage compliant participants while outside groups continue spending.
Mark Harris — Representative Mickelson says the bill does not level the playing field if independent expenditures remain unrestricted.
Mark Harris — Representative Mickelson is addressed in the response defending the bill.
Mark Harris — The sponsor argues the bill will at least make out-of-state money flow through Idaho entities.
Mark Harris — The sponsor explains the bill’s origin, says it was reviewed by the Secretary of State and legislative counsel, and moves to introduce RS 33380.
Mark Harris — Representative Crane is identified as speaking and expressing constitutional concerns about the bill.
Mark Harris — Representative Church is identified as asking about a possible family carve-out.
Mark Harris — Representative Palmer is identified as preparing to ask a question but defers it.
Mark Harris — Representative Palmer is identified as asking about the legal resident definition and corporate eligibility to donate.
Mark Harris — Raised concern that other states influence Idaho policy and said he may still vote to introduce the RS, but is wary and wants more questions answered.
Mark Harris — Said he may vote to introduce RS 33380 but is concerned about reciprocal influence from other states and wants more questions answered.
Mark Harris — Said he may vote to introduce RS 33380 but remains wary and thinks more questions need to come out.
Mark Harris — Moved to introduce RS 33385.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Skagg is likely a mis-transcription of a member name; no confident ID assigned.
Brandon Shippy — Welcomed to the committee; the transcript likely refers to Representative Britt Raibold.
Kelly Anthon — Representative Kelly Anthon is part of a discussion on the bill’s residency-based contribution restrictions. The exchange begins with Anthon being identified as a co-sponsor, then moves into questions about whether the bill should include a carve-out for family members living out of state, such as an aunt in Utah. In response, Anthon explains that the restriction is intended to be consistent with the principle that someone cannot vote in another state or district and therefore should not influence its elections through contributions, noting that he would face the same issue with relatives in New York.
Kelly Anthon — The committee discussion with Representative Raibold centers on concerns about public access and easements on land abutting state land, followed by brief acknowledgments of committee members. The exchange concludes with Raibold being asked to wrap up and confirming the preference to hold H.J.R. 8 and introduce the RS with changes.
James Ruchti — James Ruchti expresses concern that too much land is being tied up and kept from public access, and the discussion references Representative Scott’s similar point about overreach in controlling access to lands.
James Ruchti — Made the motion to introduce RS 33-415 with the stated amendment and due pass recommendation.
James Ruchti — Was addressed by the chair during discussion on the motion and then spoke in support of the amendment, citing concerns about constitutional language and outside pressures on state lands.
James Ruchti — Addressed by the chair after the speaker indicated support for the motion; likely a transcription error for a member name.
James Ruchti — Was recognized to make a substitute motion.
James Ruchti — Moved to substitute by introducing the bill and holding a full hearing, arguing more public input was needed for a constitutional amendment.
James Ruchti — Was asked to clarify whether the substitute motion included the recommended changes.
James Ruchti — Confirmed that the motion should include the changes as requested.
James Ruchti — The chair turned the gavel over to Representative Scott for the final RS on the agenda.
James Ruchti — Made the motion to introduce RS 33-377.
Eric — Eric is invited to state his name and representation for public testimony.
Eric Wyseth — Executive director of the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association; testifies in support of the proposal as it relates to RS 33-415.
Ann Long — Owner/operator of Cascade Raft and Kayak; testifies in support of the proposal and describes recreation leasing on state lands.
Brent Crane — Identified himself as a state representative from District 13 in Nampa and introduced the RS.