James Ruchti — States support for the bill and discusses jury service and public service.
James Ruchti — Continues support for HB 560 and notes possible growing pains because clerks will not have voir dire.
James Ruchti — The chair asks for questions for Senator Lakey and then moves to the motion on SB 1370.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti is identified as the second on the motion.
Brandon Shippy — Seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
James Ruchti — Moves to approve the minutes of February 25, 2026.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Shippy voted no on the motion to send HB 1370 to the floor.
Brandon Shippy — Moved to send Senate Bill 1364 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Lori Hartog — The transcript says 'Senator Hart,' likely referring to Senator Phil Hart, who is not in the expected member list.
Ben Adams — A procedural exchange occurs around a motion attributed in the transcript to 'Senator Den Hartog' (likely a transcription error or uncertain speaker identification). The discussion includes the motion being made and a follow-up remark inviting the senator to speak to the motion, indicating one continuous parliamentary moment.
Ben Adams — Senator Adams seconded the motion.
Ben Adams — Asked whether Guthrie was advocating staying in session until July.
Ben Adams — Seconded the motion to send Senate Bill 1364 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Ben Toews — Seconded the motion on House Bill 560.
Mark Harris — A brief committee welcome is extended to Senator Lakey in connection with Senate Bill 1370. The transcript appears to contain a duplicated or uncertain reference, but both mentions describe the same introductory moment.
Mark Harris — Senator Taves is likely a transcription error; the expected member list suggests this may refer to a senator present, but the exact identity is uncertain.
Mark Harris — Senator Harris moves to send House Bill 698 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, is then recognized for questions, and asks Ms. Enderud about challenges she has faced since serving on the building commission.
Kelly Anthon — Seconded the motion on Senate Bill 1370.
Treg Bernt — During the HB 697 hearing, Senator Treg Bernt is identified as the bill presenter, introduces himself as the senator from District 21 in Meridian, and is then asked for questions and to close on the bill. Secretary McGrane thanks him and credits him for his work on the legislation. Bernt later reiterates his identity and notes that he voted aye, and the discussion ends with praise for his presentation.
Shirley Enderud — Introduced herself for the record after being prompted to speak more clearly.
Shelly Enderud — Shelly Enderud introduced herself as the city administrator for Post Falls and noted her long service on the Idaho State Building Authority. She then outlined her background in city finance, bond work, construction projects, and loan committee service. The chair thanked her for joining and said the committee would likely vote on her appointment on Wednesday.
Ms. Enderud — Explained challenges involving financing and finding reputable lenders at reasonable rates.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie announced he would hand the gavel to the vice chair, then introduced Senate Bill 1364 concerning legislative rules and the expiration of temporary rules. In the ensuing exchange, he responded playfully to a question about staying in session until July, joking about America 250 and a possible July 4th celebration at the Capitol if the session continued.