Mark Harris — Seconded the motion to send RS 33535 to print.
Mark Harris — Made the motion to print RS 33511.
Mark Harris — Senator Mark Harris is called on following the sponsor's remarks and immediately moves to send House Bill 652 to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation.
Brandon Shippy — Asked for clarification about the state plan for kinship caregivers and whether public money would be involved.
Brandon Shippy — Referenced as asking about the resolution's therefore clause and the state plan.
Brandon Shippy — Continues asking whether the plan would involve public monies and what the plan would look like.
Brandon Shippy — Asked whether Senator Blaylock had spoken with Director of Insurance Dean Cameron about the legislation.
Brandon Shippy — Requested that RS 33536 be sent to Health and Welfare with the print.
Brandon Shippy — Seconded the motion to send RS 33589 to print.
Brandon Shippy — Presented RS 33586 and identified his district.
Brandon Shippy — Explained that RS 33586 would allow churches to participate in ballot initiatives while exempting them from certain reporting requirements.
Brandon Shippy — Asked the committee to introduce RS 33586.
Brandon Shippy — Seconded the motion to introduce RS 33599; likely a transcription error for a member name.
Brandon Shippy — Joked about how animals would be trained to use the wildlife crossings.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Brandon Shippy praises Betty’s parents for doing a wonderful job raising and teaching her, then continues the playful exchange by jokingly asking, “What about the grandpa?”
James Ruchti — Senator Wintrow was recognized in committee regarding the resolution and responded that the proposal is not seeking public funds but is intended to provide vision and direction. The discussion then moved directly to Senator Byrne’s motion to send RS 336303 to print, with the motion seconded and put forward for committee action.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti asks Betty to explain the Grandi Gazette, and the discussion continues with supportive remarks praising Betty’s testimony and noting that the timing of the bill is important. The chair later references Senator Denhardtog’s comments as having summed up the issue well, reinforcing the same supportive thread.
Sheila Weaver — Identified as being present with the presenter and available to answer specific questions on behalf of the Idaho Caregiving Alliance.
Kelly Anthon — Senator Blaylock introduced RS 33536 and identified herself as Camille Blaylock, Senator from District 11. She then explained that she had met multiple times with Director of Insurance Dean Cameron, who was aware of the legislation.
Ben Adams — Seconded the motion to introduce RS 33536 to print.
Ben Adams — Moved to introduce RS 33535.
Ben Adams — Made the motion to introduce RS 33535.
Ben Adams — Made the motion to send RS 33535 to print.
Ben Adams — Moved to introduce RS 33589.
Ben Adams — Commented in support of RS 33599 and moved to introduce it.
Ben Adams — Made the motion to introduce RS 33599.
Ben Adams — Jokingly asked if he would explain how animals would be trained to cross.
Ben Adams — He compliments Betty's public speaking and asks her to introduce her family.
Jim Guthrie — Identified himself for the record as State Senate District 28 and prepared to present RS 33535.
Jim Guthrie — Presented RS 33535 and explained it would move the presidential primary to the first Tuesday following the first Monday in May.
Jim Guthrie — Explained that RS 33535 would align elections and avoid a caucus, which he said estranges voters.
Jim Guthrie — Presented RS 33511 and explained it addresses large load customers and data centers.
Jim Guthrie — Explained that RS 33511 would codify existing Public Utilities Commission rules into code and noted another idea may merge later.
Jim Guthrie — Presided over questions and the motion on RS 33511.
Jim Guthrie — Presented RS 33589.
Jim Guthrie — Explained that RS 33589 would bridge the gap between temporary rules expiring at sine die and pending rules taking effect July 1st.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie, acting as chair, guides the committee through the witness presentation: he introduces the bill discussion, asks Betty to introduce herself, thanks her for her testimony, invites questions and further discussion, and then closes the testimony before turning to Senator Bernt for a response.
Treg Bernt — Vice Chairman/Senator Treg Bernt is acknowledged, then makes a motion to send RS 33586 to print. He then presents RS 33599, a concurrent resolution supporting wildlife crossings, and is thanked for bringing it forward. Shortly after, he is called on again to present the next item and reintroduces himself as Senator Treg Bernt from District 21.
Treg Bernt — The chair calls on Senator Treg Bernt, who says Betty’s testimony was easier to follow than his own remarks and praises young people who care about the state. He then compliments Betty’s explanation and asks for a due pass recommendation on House Bill 652, after which the chair tells him to sit down before the motion proceeds.
Ms. Betty Grandi — The sponsor turns the presentation over to Betty Grandi.
Betty Grandy — Betty Grandy, a fourth grade homeschool student from Twin Falls, testifies in support of a bill to make hunting Idaho’s official state sport. She thanks Senator Burns, explains that while studying Idaho history she noticed the state lacks an official sport, and says she asked her community and ran a poll through her family-and-friends newspaper, the Grandi Gazette, where hunting was the clear favorite. She argues that hunting reflects Idaho’s outdoor traditions, encourages time in nature, and highlights conservation and healthy wildlife. She asks the committee to support the proposal, saying it would recognize an important part of Idaho’s history and help future fourth graders learn about it. Afterward, she identifies family members present and clarifies that the Grandi Gazette is a newspaper she runs with friends and family. The committee then praises her for bringing data and information to support her proposal and thanks her for coming in.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion to send RS 336303 to print.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion to introduce RS 33603.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion to send RS 33535.
Mark Harris — Referenced as having been involved in legislation creating the Alzheimer's and dementia program.
Mark Harris — Referenced as having been involved in legislation creating the Alzheimer's and dementia program.