James Ruchti — Representative Scott asked if he could still ask a question and then pressed the sponsor on whether the bill should use broader language instead of listing specific animals. He suggested that, rather than naming individual rodents, insects, or plants, the bill could use general categories and asked whether narrowing one item would require similar changes throughout the section and make the language look inconsistent. The chair later referred back to Scott as the questioner during the ongoing discussion of the amended substitute motion.
James Ruchti — Addressed by the witness in response to the question.
James Ruchti — The witness begins a response, though the transcription is garbled.
James Ruchti — The chair counts Representative Church's remarks as debate against the motion.
James Ruchti — Opposed the resolution/printing, saying the committee does not fully understand the critical history and religious components and that more study is needed.
James Ruchti — Referenced as the person to the speaker's left whose explanation was being followed.
James Ruchti — Recorded as voting yes after the motion carried.
James Ruchti — Recorded as voting yes.
Mark Harris — Representative Matthias was asked to respond to questions about his bill’s language and explained the technical drafting rationale, noting that 'rodent' already appears in code and discussing how the pest definition and related language are structured. He also commented on wolf-related amendments and stakeholder concerns, saying the cattle association preferred keeping the language minimal. Later in the same discussion, he was identified as the bill sponsor while members debated an amended substitute motion.
Mark Harris — Representative Skog began a comment in support of the resolution.
Mark Harris — Supported the resolution and moved to send HCR 27 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
Mark Harris — Moved to send HCR 29 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Mark Harris — Stated opposition to the motion, citing federal efforts to insulate the United States from certain sectors of the Muslim Brotherhood and related concerns.
Mark Harris — Confirmed opposition to the motion and was later recorded as voting no.
Mark Harris — Recorded as voting yes.
Brandon Shippy — Warned about a serious rat problem, opposed the amended substitute motion, and supported the original motion instead.
Brandon Shippy — Stated support for the amended substitute motion after the break.
Brandon Shippy — Was called upon as the next presenter after the committee moved to HCR 27.
Brandon Shippy — Introduced himself and presented HCR 27 concerning Wake Island and Idahoans there during the Japanese attack.
Brandon Shippy — Was addressed by Representative Scott during the explanation of the bill's scope.
Ted Hill — Testified in support of HCR 29 and described his background studying Islam.
Kelly Anthon — Representative Scott explained that the bill concerns forfeitures under Section 67-101 and is limited to law-enforcement-related asset forfeitures, not cases where treasurers act as public administrators. He also noted that the required reporting is already being filed through an online state report created by the State Police, and addressed the fiscal note by indicating the State Controller could absorb the work within existing duties.