Clay Handy — Representative Handy is asked to clarify the bill.
Heather Scott — Representative Heather Scott is identified before the motion is made.
Heather Scott — Asked whether there were any numbers on how many people might be affected by the bill.
Heather Scott — Asked about the number of people affected by the bill.
Heather Scott — Made a motion to send House Bill 603 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
Bruce Skaug — Bruce Skaug is named in connection with the motion to send HB 689 to the floor.
Chief Deputy Jeff Nye — Chief Deputy Jeff Nye of the Attorney General's Office is introduced and then testifies in support of the bill, explaining that it would be a useful tool for ICAC investigations.
Joe Alfieri — Representative Alfieri asks for clarification about whether the bill is killing a program.
Joe Alfieri — Moved to send House Bill 690 to the floor with an enthusiastic due-pass recommendation.
Jeff Nye — Jeff Nye identifies himself as the criminal division chief in the Idaho Office.
Jeff Nime — Jeff Nime, the criminal division chief in the Idaho Office of the Attorney General, testified that the 24-7 sobriety and drug monitoring program had draft materials and was moving toward implementation, but was never actually implemented. He said he reviewed available information and consulted sheriffs, prosecutors, and counties before recommending elimination of the program, then concluded by offering to answer questions.
Dan Garner — Dan Garner was called to present House Bill 698, identified himself as representing District 28, and explained that the bill closes a loophole related to treason convictions in another state. He asked that the bill be sent to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. In response to a question, he said he did not have numbers on how many people might be affected and would not speculate. The discussion concluded with the note that Representative Garner would carry the bill on the floor.
Barbara Ehardt — Moved to send House Bill 698 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
Kayla Jacobs — Testified virtually in support of House Bill 603 on behalf of Cicero Action.
Mr. Jacobs — Mr. Jacobs testified in support of HB 603, arguing that camping on public property can be regulated as a reasonable time, place, and manner restriction and that the bill balances these concerns with nuance and restraint. He identified himself with Cicero Action, described it as a policy advocacy organization operating in about 30 states, and said his focus is specifically on homelessness and public safety.
John Gannon — Asked Mr. Jacobs to repeat the organization he represents and provide more information.
John Gannon — Asked Mr. Jacobs to identify his organization and explain where it is located and who is involved.
John Gannon — Asked whether the organization operates in 36 states or districts; clarification followed that it operates in 30 states.
John Gannon — Asked where the organization's headquarters or principal office is located.
John Gannon — Was asked to close on the bill and then was addressed with questions about the bill's effect.
John Gannon — Was asked to explain enforcement under the bill.
John Gannon — Re-entered the discussion after the sponsor explained possible enforcement actions.
John Gannon — Said the camping issue arose during the Occupy movement and referenced prior work on the statutes.
John Gannon — Described prior legal work and court decisions related to camping statutes.
John Gannon — Asked what changed to prompt the legislation and why the bill's changes were needed.
John Gannon — Referenced as someone who might return before adjournment.
Ms. Jacobs / Mr. Jacobs — Stated that the organization is focused on homelessness and public safety, with headquarters in Austin, Texas, and an office in Boise.
Chris Mathias — Representative Matthias asked the sponsor a question about how the bill would be enforced, including what happens if someone violates the infraction. He then commented on the motion, saying the bill seemed straightforward but that he struggled to reconcile it with Senate Bill 1141. He objected to what he saw as inconsistent treatment of people depending on whether they were living in a van or a tent, said this inconsistency led him to vote no, and added that he might reconsider his vote on the floor if he heard more from the administration.
Clay Handy — Representative Handy is identified with House Bill 689 on administrative subpoenas.
Clay Handy — Clay Handy begins introducing the bill and states he is from District 27.
Clay Handy — Clay Handy identifies himself and introduces House Bill 689.
Clay Handy — Representative Handy is assigned to carry HB 689 on the floor.
Clay Handy — Representative Handy presents House Bill 690.
Paisley — Paisley is invited to speak and is praised for her work as a page. She thanks the committee and says it is her favorite committee. The committee then presents her with a gift, including a book and a recommendation letter, and she answers a question by saying her favorite day of the week is Monday.
Mike Pohanka — Representative Pohanka asks Paisley a question.
Clay Handy — Representative Handy is called to present House Bill 689.