Richard Cheatum — Likely the intended reference behind 'Representative Birch'; noted as having reviewed the minutes with Representative Thompson.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Birch asked about the handling and consequences of baseless complaints, including whether such claims to the Attorney General carry any penalty and how they might affect the daily lives and workforce of members of the organization.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Richard Cheatum speaks during discussion of House Bill 704, noting his concern because immigration is a federal issue and his district depends on seasonal agricultural labor. He is then called on again in the same exchange and moves to send House Bill 704 to general orders.
Richard Cheatum — Richard Cheatum is called during roll call, states that he will follow Representative Cannon’s lead and reserve his final decision for the House floor, and is then recorded as voting yes in the roll call. He is also referenced again as part of the group whose lead is being followed in reserving the right to change a vote on the floor.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Cheatham is introduced as the next questioner and then asks why the bill is needed if the conduct is already covered by federal law.
Richard Cheatum — Asks about tax implications for employers and employees regarding portable benefit accounts.
Josh Wheeler — Acts as vice chair and takes over the gavel while the chairman steps away.
Josh Wheeler — Chairman Wheeler is addressed throughout a continuous legislative exchange. He presides over the question period, closes questions and returns the podium to the bill sponsor, and is again addressed as the sponsor explains who the bill applies to and how I-9 verification works.
Josh Wheeler — Recorded as voting yes during the roll call.
Josh Wheeler — Recorded as voting yes in the roll call.
Josh Wheeler — Recorded as voting yes in the roll call.
Josh Wheeler — As vice chair, he is thanked for presiding over the vote.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Wheeler asks a question about the bill and E-Verify.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Wheeler questions whether E-Verify should create a presumptive defense and raises state sovereignty concerns.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Harris responds to Representative Wheeler's concern.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Wheeler asks a question about the bill's interaction with the supremacy clause.
Josh Wheeler — Raises a supremacy clause concern about whether the bill's E-Verify immunity would conflict with federal law.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Wheeler asks about the risk to employers if federal authorities still view the conduct as unlawful.
Josh Wheeler — The question is directed by Representative Wheeler.
Josh Wheeler — Listed among those opposed or requesting record.
Josh Wheeler — Referenced as the next member to speak after the chair notes two opponents are signed up.
Josh Wheeler — Asked whether an employer under House Bill 704 would have to use E-Verify in a 1099 relationship.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Wheeler asked Mr. Houston whether amendments could make the bill acceptable, indicating concern that the bill as written was opposed. Shortly afterward, Mr. Houston briefly corrected himself while addressing Wheeler, keeping the exchange centered on the same discussion.
Jordan Redman — The chairman is referenced as stepping away to allow the vice chair to preside.
Jordan Redman — Introduces himself for the record and presents House Bill 703.
Jordan Redman — The chair is addressed before moving to public testimony.
Jordan Redman — Introduces House Bill 704 and identifies Representative Crane as co-sponsor.
Jordan Redman — Described as a good friend and co-presenter from District 3.
Jordan Redman — Referenced as the sponsor who shares the view that the bill will not collapse Idaho's economy.
Jordan Redman — Noted as someone who could respond if he disagreed with the explanation.
Jordan Redman — Yielded time to Representative Redmond to answer the question.
Jordan Redman — Explained that the bill follows current federal E-Verify guidance and code.
Jordan Redman — Said any future federal change would require legislative action in Idaho.
Jordan Redman — Clarified the Arizona statistic and was asked about the employer threshold.
Jordan Redman — Said the bill applies to all employers and explained why a universal threshold was chosen.
Jordan Redman — Was thanked for clarifying the threshold and is being asked a follow-up question.
Jordan Redman — Explained E-Verify response time and acknowledged the possibility of identity theft.
Jordan Redman — Addressed in the explanation about identity theft and compliance.
Kaylin Short / Caitlin Short — Introduces herself as 17 years old from Mountain Home, Idaho, and describes her interests and excitement to serve as page.
Faye Thompson — Faye Thompson moves to accept two sets of minutes, and the committee acknowledges the motion to accept the minutes.
Faye Thompson — Representative Faye Thompson responds to the chairman and explains that she has a sister-in-law who immigrated legally from Mexico, using that example to support the bill. She argues that the measure is simply asking employers and prospective workers to exercise due diligence to ensure people are in the United States legally.
Faye Thompson — Faye Thompson is first recorded as voting no, then requests a roll call vote, and is subsequently recorded as voting yes during the roll call.
Caitlin Short — Introduced as the new page for the committee.
Kaylin — The page introduces herself, though the name is transcribed inconsistently.
Jordan Redman — Explained that the bill allows a photograph or biometric identifier if a photo ID is not available.
Jordan Redman — Said the biometric identifier could be acceptable, but the statute language does not include it in that section.
Jordan Redman — Asked to clarify what kind of biometric identifier is envisioned.
Jordan Redman — Explained that the envisioned bio-identifier would probably be fingerprinting.
Jordan Redman — Agreed to talk offline and work toward a solution.
Jordan Redman — Said the record should be kept and that the verification will also be logged in the federal E-Verify system.