Dori Healey — Identified as the next senior member and asked to take the gavel.
Marco Erickson — Introduced himself as Representative for District 33 and presented House Bill 497.
Marco Erickson — Explained the plan to hear House Bill 497 and then hold it in committee in favor of a new RS.
Marco Erickson — Presented RS 33-450 after House Bill 497 was held.
Marco Erickson — Explained that RS 33-450 is the cleanup/replacement version of House Bill 497.
Marco Erickson — Representative Erickson responds and offers to let DOPL answer the question.
Marco Erickson — Representative Erickson says the committee can bring the research forward as a future bill and work with Representative Beiswenger.
Marco Erickson — The chair turns the meeting back over to Representative Erickson and he closes the agenda.
Jordan Redman — Moved to hold House Bill 497 in committee.
Jordan Redman — Representative Jordan Redman declares a Rule 80 due to his ownership of retail pharmacies, then discusses ibogaine research and says he would support legislation if it is brought forward, while indicating he wants to keep the docket moving.
Rob Beiswenger — Called on for a question during discussion.
Robert Beiswenger — Representative Beiswenger questions why ibogaine is included on the list and says he would vote no if it remains there. He asks whether there is research supporting its inclusion, then shares his own view that ibogaine has promising potential, describing it as an African tree root with limited downside and noting Texas funding for research. He concludes by arguing that ibogaine should be removed from Schedule I to make it more available for treatment, and the discussion ends with others acknowledging his comments and expressing willingness to work with him on future legislation.
Oren Duffin — Oren Duffin introduces himself as representing the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, specifically the Idaho Board of Pharmacy. He explains that the board does not make retroactive changes and that if evidence supports a change in policy or scheduling, it is the legislature’s role to propose and enact new bills to alter the law.
Mr. Duffin / Oren Duffin — Duffin says he has not personally reviewed the research and that the board has not either.
Mr. Duffin / Oren Duffin — Duffin confirms that the legislature can bring such legislation.
Tanya Burgoyne — Representative Burgoyne is noted as already having received the gift.
Megan Egbert — Representative Egbert asks whether the legislature can bring bills to remove substances from the list.
Megan Egbert — Representative Egbert asks whether legislation can remove substances if evidence supports it.
Steven Tanner — Introduced himself, stated he represents District 13, and presented RS 33-496.
David Leavitt — Moved to introduce RS 33-496.
Megan Egbert — Moved to approve the minutes.
Megan Egbert — Moved to send RS 33-450 to the second reading calendar with a due pass recommendation.