Steven Tanner — Called as Chairman Tanner during the roll call.
Steve Miller — Called during the roll call.
Rod Furniss — Called during the roll call; transcription rendered as Furness.
James Petzke — Called during the roll call; transcription rendered as Petsky.
James Petzke — Representative Pesky is recognized to ask a question, and the ensuing response is directed to her regarding the GLP-1 coverage decision, forming a single continuous exchange on that topic.
Dustin Manwaring — Called during the roll call; transcription rendered as man wearing.
Brandon Mitchell — Called during the roll call.
Elaine Price — Called during the roll call.
Elaine Price — Representative Price asked what the department has stopped doing over the last 12 months because of revenue constraints, requesting concrete examples and a dollar amount, then clarified that the question should cover the last 12 months and could include holdbacks.
Chris Bruce — Chris Bruce was called during the roll call.
Kyle Harris — Kyle Harris was called during the roll call, with one mention noting that he was called twice.
Brooke Green — Brooke Green was called during the roll call.
Codi Galloway — Codi Galloway is called during the roll call, with the transcript likely mishearing her name as 'Senator Grow' in two mentions.
Codi Galloway — Senator Galloway questioned the department about its vacant and underutilized office space, then followed up by asking about the immediate and ongoing savings that would result from selling 954 Jefferson and relocating staff.
Codi Galloway — Referenced as the source of a similar line of questioning.
Codi Galloway — Senator Galloway asks about the inspection process and whether it duplicates existing oversight functions. The administrator explains that the agency uses field representatives rather than inspectors, clarifies that they are not duplicative of third-party contractors, and confirms that field representatives do not need to sign off after third-party concrete inspections.
James Woodward — Called during the roll.
Kevin Cook — Called during the roll.
Kevin Cook — Senator Cook questioned the presenters about utility cost changes in the budget, asking why utility costs were reduced by $240,000 in 2025 but then shifted by $365,000 from the general fund to the dedicated fund in 2027, creating what he described as a roughly $500,000 swing. He asked for clarification on what was driving the increase and jokingly asked whether the higher costs were due to people charging cell phones.
Kevin Cook — A brief exchange closes with thanks to Senator Cook, followed immediately by Senator Cook opening remarks to Mr. Co-Chair and Director Bailey, asking for an update on the MMIS procurement process and referencing regular monthly meetings with the director.
Kevin Cook — Explains the complexity of facilities planning using a 'liquid jigsaw puzzle' analogy.
Kevin Cook — The chair addresses Senator Cook and agrees the situation was not good.
— Called during the roll; uncertain transcription, likely a member name.
Phil Hart — Called during the roll.
Carl Bjerke — Called during the roll; transcription rendered as Carlson.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Called during the roll; transcription rendered as Ciderveld.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Called during the roll; transcription rendered as Ward Engel King.
Melissa Wintrow — Called during the roll; transcription rendered as Winchrow.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked about the Idaho Transportation Department's location, utilities, redundancy, and whether they should remain where they are.
Melissa Wintrow — The chair responds to Senator Wintrow's question in the next section.
Melissa Wintrow — The speaker responds directly to Senator Wintrow's question.
Melissa Wintrow — The speaker continues responding to Senator Wintrow's concerns about the building.
Melissa Wintrow — The response is directed to Senator Mitchell regarding rent and occupancy costs.
Ms. Lippett — Asked to proceed with the presentation.
Ms. Lippett — Ms. Lippett is referenced as having clarified that one of the three positions from last year was in purchasing and contract management.
Francis Lippett — Introduced herself as a budget and policy analyst with Legislative Services and began the Department of Administration presentation.
Edward Hill — Asked for confirmation that there were three purchasing officers in the 2025 budget enhancements.
Edward Hill — His question about the number of purchasing officers is answered affirmatively.
Edward Hill — The chair/analyst asks Director Bailey to come forward after no further questions.
Edward Hill — Asked about FTPs and questioned why the department was requesting management-heavy positions.
Edward Hill — Questioned the department's management-heavy FTP requests.
Edward Hill — Continued the exchange by asking for the study referenced in the budget request.
Edward Hill — Requested the study referenced in the budget request regarding Medicaid procurement in Utah and elsewhere.
Edward Hill — Representative Harris asks whether the six canceled projects can be brought back and seeks clarification on the possibility of restoring them.
Steve Walker — Identified as the deputy director of the Department of Administration.
Faith Nolten — Identified as the administrator of the Division of Insurance and Internal Support.
Chelsea Robillard — Identified as the new administrator for the Division of Purchasing.
Kelly Burrard — Identified as a new administrator for the Division of Public Works.
Glenda Smith — Identified as the chief financial officer.
Director Bailey — Responded to questions about state office space, vacancies, and possible consolidation or sale of property.