Mike Moyle — Mike Moyle introduces the bill and explains that it is intended to address laws that are ignored by creating penalties and enforcement mechanisms. He acknowledges that the proposal will face opposition from local taxing districts, state employees, cities, and counties, and then asks the committee to hold the bill subject to call of the chair. A brief response follows, noting that if people obey the law, the bill will not matter.
John Shirts — Makes the motion to hold House Bill 743 to the call of the chair and speaks in support.
John Shirts — Representative John Shirts introduced himself and his district while presenting House Bill 688. He explained the bill’s purpose by discussing the dangers of counterfeit airbags, the proposed prohibitions, and the misdemeanor penalty structure with a knowing mens rea requirement. He also noted that he had consulted auto dealers and law enforcement, referenced concerns that counterfeit airbags may be present in Idaho, and concluded by asking for a due pass recommendation.
John Gannon — Representative Gannon raises a series of related concerns about the bill, arguing that it creates unfair fee-shifting and unequal access to attorney's fees, raises problematic criminal contempt and burden-of-proof issues, and gives too much power to the Attorney General, which he says should be better balanced.
Dale Hawkins — Requests to speak to the motion.
Dale Hawkins — Representative Hawkins asked whether parents are ever not notified, and the witness’s response addressed his question.
Edward Hill — Said the issue is essential, supported decisive action, and said the bill is needed.
Heather Scott — Argued that higher penalties can deter violations and supported keeping that in mind for government enforcement.
Heather Scott — Moved to send House Bill 697 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Heather Scott — Asked whether there is a rapid-response task force and whether kids know who to contact.
Heather Scott — His question about a task force is answered directly.
Heather Scott — Introduced Senate Bill 1248 and explained that it removes obsolete code related to the capital crimes defense fund.
Heather Scott — Introduced Senate Bill 1249 and described it as a minor cleanup bill changing one word related to time terminology.
Mike Pohanka — Made the motion to send House Bill 688 to the House floor with a due pass recommendation.
Mike Pohanka — Made the motion to send Senate Bill 1249 to the House floor with a due pass recommendation.
Monica Church — Was asked to take a seat because testimony was still available; later said the prior speaker did not speak for her.
Brent Crane — Presented House Bill 695 as a small change to last year's squatter legislation, replacing 'possession' with 'restitution.'
Jaron Crane — He is thanked for presenting and asked to take a seat.
Jaron Crane — Representative Jaron Crane is introduced as a co-presenter/co-sponsor of House Bill 727 with Representative Greene, is invited to help finish the bill introduction, and then speaks to introduce himself as the representative from District 12 in Nampa while explaining how he became aware of the issue.
Jaron Crane — Representative Crane is discussed as a partner in moving the legislation forward, with references to working together on next steps, being praised alongside Representative Green for bringing the bill, and being named as one of the floor carriers for House Bill 727.
Joe Alfieri — Moves to send House Bill 695 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Joe Alfieri — Offered praise for Representatives Green and Crane.
Melissa Wintrow — Begins to ask whether testimony will be taken on the bill.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks whether the committee will take testimony on House Bill 695.
Melissa Wintrow — Is thanked for asking about the change.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks whether ballot duplication or adjudication could be affected by the bill's language.
Melissa Wintrow — His question about ballot handling is answered.
Cherry Durden — Identified as someone signed up to testify.
Terry Durden — Testifies on behalf of the Idaho State Sheriffs Association in support of the bill change from writ of possession to writ of restitution.
Dan Garner — Representative Dan Garner is introduced as the sponsor of House Bill 697 and explains that the bill reorganizes existing code without changing substance. He is then thanked for his help with the bill, and later referenced again as having clarified that no existing code is being changed.
Doug Okuniewicz — Explained that election records are retained and transparency is maintained throughout the elections process.
C. Grow — Will carry House Bill 697 on the House floor.
Brooke Green — Representative Brooke Green is identified as a co-presenter of House Bill 727 and then introduces the bill, explaining that it is intended to strengthen existing statutes addressing exploitation. A later reference to her discussion with another member continues the same theme of addressing the issue through the legislation.
Chief Deputy Jeff Nye — States that the Attorney General's office is neutral on the bill and defers to the committee as policymakers.
Chris Mathias — Asks what is currently being done to prevent sextortion before codifying threats.
Ilana Rubel — Referenced as having explained the imminent potential harm to victims.
Ilana Rubel — Referenced again for her explanation of the victim harm and urgency.
Ilana Rubel — Referenced for her point that extortion is driven by shame.
Ilana Rubel — Made the motion to send House Bill 727 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and spoke in support of it.
Ilana Rubel — Referenced in a compliment about her advocacy for children.
Ilana Rubel — Praised for protecting children and bringing the bill.
Ilana Rubel — Named as one of the floor carriers for House Bill 727.
Ilana Rubel — Invited to present Senate Bill 1248.
James Ruchti — Representative Matthias is addressed by the witness in response to his question, including a follow-up reference to his prevention-related question.
Marco Erickson — Moved to send Senate Bill 1248 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Kelly Brassfield — Kelly Brassfield is identified as the only person signed up to testify, but no testimony is actually given in this segment.