Josh Wheeler — Representative Josh Wheeler introduced RS 33422, explaining that it would create a foster youth bill of rights without establishing new causes of action or requiring appropriations. A later reference to Wheeler’s bill tied it to the broader Youth Bill of Rights concept, reinforcing the same legislative topic.
Josh Wheeler — Referenced as having his light on first before the motion.
Megan Egbert — Moved to approve the committee minutes for February 11, 12, and 16.
Megan Egbert — Asked for clarification about who is in charge of children's rights when they are in state care.
Tanya Burgoyne — Representative Tanya Burgoyne made a comment stating she would not support the proposals and raised concern about a Youth Bill of Rights. In the subsequent response, her earlier point was directly addressed.
Chris Bruce — A brief, humorous exchange centered on Representative Chris Bruce being called on and then repeatedly described as funny during questioning. The chair first calls on him, jokes about his surprised reaction, and later speakers continue the playful commentary by saying he is funny when asking questions and that he is funny for the first two questions.
Isabel — Isabel is thanked for her service as a page and reflects on her positive experience working with the Health and Welfare Committee, saying it was one of the coolest experiences she has had. She then shares that she has enlisted in the Army and will ship out in July, with plans to serve as a nurse.
Ilana Rubel — Likely mis-transcribed as 'Representative Egbert'; Isabel said she is funny when she makes comments.
David Leavitt — Representative David Leavitt engaged in a brief, humorous exchange with the page about basic training and military service, first asking for the page’s address so a letter could be sent and then jokingly suggesting the page join the Navy instead of the Army.
Josh Wheeler — Agreed with the page’s comment that 'Representative Furman' is funny, but only for the first two questions.
Dori Healey — Moved to introduce RS 33422.
Marco Erickson — Representative Marco Erickson introduced RS 33310 C1 and explained that it was developed over several years in response to problems in residential care facilities and concerns raised about youth treatment. He described the state’s responsibility as guardian for children in state care, emphasized that the bill was prompted by reports of children being restrained and otherwise mistreated without adequate reporting mechanisms, and said the measure is intended to protect youth from abusive punishment practices while still respecting parental rights. He concluded by moving to introduce RS 33310 C1.