Mark Harris — Likely the member transcribed as 'Hart' in the roll call list; present for roll call.
Mark Harris — Representative Harris is referenced as having discussed Hell's Gate Marina with the speaker.
Mark Harris — Senator Hart asked how many states have a statewide public defender system like Idaho's, and the response noted examples such as Oregon, Washington, Montana, New Mexico, and possibly Utah, estimating that roughly half of the states may have such a system.
Cindy Carlson — Cindy Carlson was called during roll call and confirmed present.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Glenneda Zuiderveld is called during roll call, with her name transcribed in slightly different forms ('Zyderveld' and 'Ziderveld').
Codi Galloway — During roll call, Codi Galloway was called and responded present.
Codi Galloway — The speaker asks whether Senator Galloway once took family pictures at the old calf barn site.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Called during roll call; name is transcribed as 'Ward Engel King.'
Melissa Wintrow — Called during roll call and marked present.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow engaged the director in a sustained discussion about the risks posed by budget cuts and funding holdbacks. She asked how the cuts might affect the public defense system, statutory requirements, attorney retention, caseload balance, and the risk of returning to court. The director responded that the system could absorb the first year of 3% cuts without major problems, but also acknowledged funding gaps, including being under-appropriated for CPA cases, which contributed to the concern about existing shortfalls.
Josh Tanner — Called during roll call as 'Representative Tanner.'
Shawn Dygert — Likely the member transcribed as 'Furnace' in the roll call list; uncertain identification.
James Petzke — Likely the member transcribed as 'Petsky' in the roll call list; uncertain identification.
James Petzke — Representative Pesky asked the director about potential revenue from the property and whether estimates are available, then thanked him. In the immediately following remarks, Representative Peres praised the director’s work and noted that Pesky had already asked the questions he intended to raise.
Dustin Manwaring — Called during roll call; name is transcribed as 'Manwaring.'
Janet Jepson / Janet Jessup — Budget and policy analyst with Legislative Services; introduced the Department of Parks and Recreation presentation.
Ms. Buxton, Director — Identified as the director of the Department of Parks and Recreation and present for the presentation.
Janet Jessup — Introduces herself as a budget and policy analyst with Legislative Services and begins the Parks and Recreation presentation.
Susan Buxton — Identified as the director of the Department of Parks and Recreation and present with staff.
Susan Buxton — Introduced herself as director of the Department of Parks and Recreation and began describing the board and staff present.
Mr. Jessup — The analyst offered to answer questions and then yield to the agency.
Director Buxton — The committee moved to hear from Director Buxton next.
Director Buxton — The chair asks Director Buxton whether she wants to continue scrolling through the presentation.
Kevin Cook — Asked whether Idahoans are getting first access to parks and recreation opportunities or being crowded out by out-of-state visitors.
Kevin Cook — Asked for an explanation of the 1,300 cases pulled on day one and the ripple effect.
Kevin Cook — Was recognized to ask a follow-up question after the training discussion.
Brandon Mitchell — Representative Mitchell is referenced as having personally seen the dock sink during a site visit, and he has also discussed the Hell's Gate Marina issue with the speaker, indicating his direct awareness and involvement in the matter.
Brandon Mitchell — Asked whether higher out-of-state fees are affecting fill rates and revenue.
Jordan Redman — Representative Harris was called on, thanked the director for the work on parks, noted his frequent visits, and asked a question about FTP vacancies.
Rod Furniss — Was thanked and also referenced as having walked the Ashtonia Trail with the director to help ensure equestrian concerns were addressed.
Britt Raybould — Referenced as part of the area where fewer people are using parks such as Round Lake.
Carl Bjerke — Referenced as part of the area where fewer people are using parks such as Round Lake.
James Woodward — Referenced as part of the area where fewer people are using parks such as Round Lake.
Chris Bruce — Asked whether the OHV media campaign met its goals.
Janica Bichard — Janica Bichard is introduced by the chair and then begins her testimony, identifying herself as a budget and policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office presenting the Office of the State Public Defender budget.
Ms. Bichorette — The analyst is thanked and questions are invited.
Director of the Office of the State Public Defender — Asked to introduce himself and staff; opening the director's presentation.
Tim Hibbard — Identified as the chief financial analyst.
Brady King — Identified as the deputy director.
Shannon Romero — Identified as the director of the Alternative Counsel Division.
Steve Miller — Representative Miller followed up on the status of county lease and MOU completion, asked when those issues would be resolved, then shifted to concerns about hearing continuations when no public defender was present and finally asked whether the attorney staffing levels were filled enough to handle more complex cases.
Phil Hart — Senator Hart asked whether the statewide public defense system had relieved counties of costs and helped reduce property taxes. The response indicated that, to the speaker’s knowledge, it had. A brief follow-up reference to Senator Hart occurred within the same exchange.
Bruce Skaug — Representative Bruce asked the director to explain how the guardian ad litem program works and how it differs from CPA cases. He then followed up with questions about the training involved, whether it functions like continuing education, and the costs and ability to send participants for that training.