James Woodward — Called as present in the roll call.
James Woodward — Senator James Woodward, identified as Vice Chair and the next speaker, asks for clarification on whether changing the suicide crisis hotline from the current nonprofit operator to a different vendor would be a JFAC-only decision, noting that it sounds like a policy matter.
Kevin Cook — Called as present in the roll call.
Kevin Cook — Kevin Cook is referenced as a data-driven voice, with the discussion emphasizing his habit of saying 'show me the data' when evaluating program costs and outcomes; the earlier mention appears to be an incomplete reference that is clarified by the later explicit mention.
Kevin Cook — Referenced as having looked into qualification standards.
Kevin Cook — Was said to have been looking into asset consideration and was asked to wait for a later turn.
Kevin Cook — Asked for clarification on the phrase 'Lucy Goosey' as applied to provider rates.
Kevin Cook — Senator Cook is mentioned as likely coming around to help with the slide or presentation setup.
Kevin Cook — Senator Cook is referenced as having a light on and later asks for a status update on the University of Idaho CAFÉ Project.
Kevin Cook — Senator Cook asks for a status update on the University of Idaho CAFÉ Project.
Kevin Cook — Senator Cook asks whether the committee has been involved with the Snake River Basin study by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Carl Bjerke — Called in the roll call; name appears as 'Birke' in transcript.
Cindy Carlson — Called in the roll call.
Codi Galloway — Called in the roll call.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Janie Ward-Engelking is called during the roll call; the transcript renders her name in slightly different forms ('Ward Engel King' and 'Ward-Engelking').
Melissa Wintrow — Melissa Wintrow was called during the roll call.
Melissa Wintrow — Melissa Wintrow is referenced twice in quick succession, with the speaker noting that she used to be a representative.
Melissa Wintrow — Introduced a response to the RESHAB discussion and cautioned about conflating issues.
Melissa Wintrow — Said the discussion may be mixing different issues and referenced transparency problems and a special master.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked for comments on whether a senator may testify on the House side.
Steven Tanner — Called in the roll call as Representative Tanner.
Steven Tanner — Called in the roll call.
Steven Tanner — Asked to speak because he may know more about the 988 issue.
Steven Tanner — Explains that last year's language directed a bid process to evaluate managed care and other contractors for savings.
Steven Tanner — Says managed care and behavioral health are closely tied and that Magellan needs to provide more detail.
Steven Tanner — Says there may be synergy and cost savings, but more detail is needed before support.
Steven Tanner — Clarifies there is no known bill right now and says the issue is a JFAC matter; references last year's intent language and a submitted report.
Steven Tanner — His prior comments are acknowledged and clarified regarding intent language.
Steven Tanner — Referenced as having met with agencies during the interim.
Steven Tanner — Referenced as having met with agencies during the interim.
Steven Tanner — Referenced as a co-chair who had been working on policy related to budgets.
Steven Tanner — Likely the intended reference in 'Co-Chair Tanner' / 'Representative Tanner'; asked how Medicaid expansion repeal savings would be used.
Dustin Manwaring — Called in the roll call; transcript says 'manwaring'.
Dustin Manwaring — Representative Tanner and Representative Harris discussed Medicaid expansion work requirements and related eligibility concerns. Tanner asked whether the bill would be brought this session, raised a hypothetical about someone who sold a business and might still qualify through the exchange, questioned whether the bill would close that loophole, and asked whether Health and Welfare should be required to pursue an asset-based waiver and verification changes. Harris then followed with related questions about the work-requirement standard in the Big Beautiful Bill and whether the legislation would set a higher threshold.
Brandon Mitchell — Called in the roll call.
Elaine Price — Called in the roll call.
Chris Bruce — Called in the roll call.
Chris Bruce — Representative Bruce is identified as the next speaker.
Chris Bruce — Representative Bruce asked how to measure return on investment and whether programs are achieving their intended purpose, then followed up by seeking thoughts on how to gather better information about program value and effectiveness.
Chris Bruce — Representative Bruce asks whether the chairman has spoken with the director about the proposed cuts and affected stations, and later receives a response to his question about the schedule, with the chair noting they will meet at 7:15 the next morning.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Called in the roll call; transcript says 'Harris, Harris' likely one or more names are garbled.
Julie VanOrden — Senator Julie VanOrden, chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, introduces herself and then discusses the committee’s reaction to the health and welfare budget. She says she sought feedback from committee members after presentations, relaying that one member wanted to discuss issues in the Division of Health and Welfare excluding Medicaid, while another supported the governor’s 2026 budget reductions and praised the department’s 4% reduction, with further comments about addressing 2027 shortfalls.
Julie VanOrden — Chairman Van Orden was invited to add to the discussion, and Senator Van Orden was then asked to respond to how program effectiveness could be evaluated. She explained that there are ways to assess programs, including scrutiny and surveys, and agreed that using such tools during interim review would be a good idea. The exchange ended with another invitation for further comment.
John Shirts — Introduces himself as chair of the House Health and Welfare Committee and says the committee is committed to the RESHAB.
Mike Moyle — Referenced as having been on JFAC in 2008 and 2009 and again in 2010, in the context of making cuts and then spending again.
Dale Hawkins — Dale Hawkins is addressed by the chair and asked to come back up with the other presenter, then continues in the same exchange by responding to Senator Van Orden/Chairman Van Orden and discussing the question raised about historical policy and budget impacts.
Jordan Redman — Jordan Redman, referred to in the transcript as 'Representative Harris,' was mentioned during a committee exchange in which he asked questions. The discussion appears to continue across both mentions, including inquiry into historical policy and budget impacts, forming one continuous moment.
C. Grow — Referenced as a co-chair who had been working on policy related to budgets; likely 'Groh' is a transcription error.
Daniel Foreman — During the same exchange, Daniel Foreman is referenced multiple times as the likely intended senator in several misheard or corrected name mentions, including Van der Feld/Van derfeld and Van Orden. The discussion remains focused on clarifying the correct senator reference while noting that the Senate version is being replaced by the House version.
Van Burtenshaw — Senator Van Orden discussed how eligibility and benefit decisions should be tied to need rather than assets, noting that Medicaid eligibility is based on income and suggesting that people with substantial assets should not receive free medical coverage. He supported the idea of an asset-based adjustment and waiver request, and explained that an enrollment cap could create a waiting list that might then qualify for exchange coverage. He also compared the issue to SNAP, said the relevant guidelines were not yet set, and expressed preference for a 90-day standard. Later, he said the bill should add audits and evaluation tools for RESHAB spending because current guidelines for who is entitled to what are unclear, and emphasized that the goal is to pay for those with real need rather than overpay for lower levels of need.