Stephanie Mickelsen — Was originally scheduled to present, but the presenter changed to Representative Sauter.
Jason Monks — Asked about Rule 80, then moved to introduce RS 33-539.
Jason Monks — Called up again to present RS 33-370 C2.
Jason Monks — Explained RS 33-370 C2 is a drafting correction involving small sellers and yard sales.
Jason Monks — Asked about a new excise tax section in the bill text.
Jason Monks — Asked for a comment on the funding split and later indicated it would be fine to make a motion.
Joe Palmer — Joe Palmer was called up to present RS 33-563 and explained that the bill would redirect a portion of beer excise tax or related fee revenue to help increase state police/trooper pay. He described the current funding flow into the CARES fund, noted his background in the liquor industry, and answered several committee questions about the bill and related funding details, though he did not know some exact figures offhand and said he would need to be better prepared for the full hearing. The exchange concluded with a light joke from the chair about Palmer likely not returning to the committee after the questioning.
Jordan Redman — Jordan Redman participates in a continuous exchange about the bill’s funding and routing. He asks about the dollar amount being transferred to ISP, is recognized in the speaking order, briefly makes a lighthearted aside, and then asks which committee the bill would go to, with the response indicating the fee currently comes from registration and would go toward transportation.
Mike Moyle — Speaker Moyle was cited as the source of the estimate that the total was about 1.6 and that 33% would be split between two destinations.
Monica Church — Representative Monica Church was recognized in the speaking sequence and then made a brief motion to introduce RS 33-563, stating that she only wanted to move the introduction of the resolution.
Brent Crane — Moved to introduce RS 33-545.
Brent Crane — Moved to introduce RS 33-370 C2.
Brent Crane — Asked how the current system works without the bill.
Dori Healey — Representative Dori Healey was called up to present RS 33-367 and explained that it is a technical correction related to certified designers and limited drawings. She described the measure as a simple fix that will return the matter to business as usual.
Douglas Pickett — Moved to introduce RS 33-367.
Douglas Pickett — Asked Representative Palmer how long he had been in the liquor business.
Mark Sauter — Mark Sauter is introduced as the presenter for RS 33-539 in place of Representative Mickelsen, and then he presents the resolution, identifying it as RS 33-539 and beginning the discussion of the measure.
Ron Mendive — Representative Ron Mendive was introduced and then presented RS 33-545, explaining that the measure codifies a long-standing water-rights agreement, provides certainty for water rights across the basin, and creates a water bank. He noted his long involvement with the issue and disclosed a Rule 80 conflict because he is a plaintiff. The committee then acknowledged that his Rule 80 declaration would be noted, marking the close of his presentation.