Mike Sackett — Introduced to the committee and asked to identify himself.
Chantelle Sackett — Chantelle Sackett is mentioned alongside Mike Sackett and identified as the speaker’s spouse and co-party in the matter.
Mrs. Sackett — Begins describing the family's experience with EPA and Corps enforcement.
Jim Guthrie — Was invited to close on House Joint Memorial 13.
Jim Guthrie — Closed testimony by asking for support of the resolution to help Idaho.
Jim Guthrie — Closed by emphasizing the importance of House Joint Memorial 13 and asking for support.
Jim Guthrie — Made the motion to send House Joint Memorial 13 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Jim Guthrie — Was addressed by the presenter.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed by the presenter during testimony.
Jim Guthrie — Made a joking remark during motion discussion.
Jim Guthrie — Expressed concern that the bill might need a tighter time frame, suggesting 24 hours after a camera alert.
Jim Guthrie — Seconded the motion on House Bill 566.
Jim Guthrie — Seconded the motion on House Bill 568.
Jim Guthrie — Seconded the motion on House Bill 774.
Jim Guthrie — Referenced in a speaker cue while discussing timing for the next presenter.
Jim Guthrie — Moved approval of the February 18, 2026 minutes and referenced the minutes as in order.
Jim Guthrie — Seconded the motion on the February 23, 2026 minutes.
Jim Guthrie — A brief lighthearted exchange involving Senator Guthrie transitions into his question for Mr. Wilson and related discussion, followed by continued remarks addressing Guthrie in the broader context of appropriations, district funding, and a Northern Idaho agreement/related legislation.
Mr. Schiff — Senator Lakey thanked Mr. Schiff for being present.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion on House Joint Memorial 13.
Mark Harris — Said he had no questions and was ready for a motion.
Mark Harris — Moved to send House Bill 678 to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation.
Mark Harris — Referenced as the senator making the motion.
Mark Harris — Asked a question after the presentation.
Mark Harris — Asked when the log-floating provisions were put into code.
Mark Harris — Commented on historical township frameworks related to Caribou Mountain and then moved House Bill 568 forward.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion on the February 18, 2026 minutes.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion on the February 23, 2026 minutes and was referenced in the vote.
Charlie Shepherd — Representative Charlie Shepherd was introduced and then presented House Bill 678, explaining the need for the bill by discussing wolf population control, the impact of the grizzly bear injunction, and how remote-operated cameras would help wolf trappers work more efficiently and economically in backcountry areas. He also referenced elk damage to crops and the need to protect farmers. After opening testimony and questions, he returned for closing remarks in support of the bill, emphasizing that the 72-hour check would be placed in statute, responding to questions about wolf population counts, and then the discussion moved into brief motion and closing exchanges.
Dexton Lake — Dexton Lake was introduced and then testified in support of House Bill 678 on behalf of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation. He emphasized that being notified instantly is the right thing to do, framing immediate notification as the humane and appropriate approach.
Nick Fasciano — Nick Fasciano, executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation, testified in support of the legislation. He explained that trapping is time-consuming and expensive, and argued that the bill is humane and necessary. He also noted that wolf trapping has been limited in much of the state because of the grizzly injunction, reinforcing the need for the legislation.
Kevin Cook — Senator Cole questioned how the bill’s 72-hour trap-check requirement would work in practice, including what happens if a trap is remotely viewed at the end of the 72-hour period and how quickly an animal would then be retrieved. A later reference to Senator Cole’s points tied back to the same unresolved concern about the bill’s practical implementation.
Kevin Cook — His concerns were echoed regarding the timing and humane treatment.
Kevin Cook — Asked a question about the bill, calling the fund a 'unicorn.'
Mr. Fasciano — Senator Cole thanked Mr. Fasciano for his testimony and invited him to respond, after which Mr. Fasciano explained that using trail cameras would allow quicker retrieval and improve humane treatment.
Alec Watt — Named as the next person to testify.
Alex Watt — Testified on behalf of the Idaho Conservation League and asked that the bill be sent to the amending order.
Mr. Watt — Mr. Watt continues his testimony opposing House Bill 678, arguing that the bill removes an important minimum standard. He uses a brief humorous example to underscore his concern, then closes by asking the committee not to support the bill as written and offering to answer questions.
Ellery Tucker Williams — Ellery Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, testified in support of House Bill 678 on behalf of the department and concluded by stating that his testimony was complete and that he was available to answer questions.
Ben Brock — Introduced himself as the next testifying witness.
Ben Broxham — Ben Broxham testified in support of the bill on behalf of Idaho Sportsman Access and Opportunity and the Idaho Trappers Association, then concluded by offering to answer questions.
Pachi Larcilla Phillips — Pachi Larcilla Phillips testified in support of the bill on behalf of the Idaho Wool Growers Association and the Idaho Cattle Association, and then indicated she was available to answer questions.
Carrie Semmelroth — Carrie Semelroth, the sponsor of House Bill 566, introduced the bill and explained that it originated from DOGE Task Force work and earlier code cleanup efforts. She described how the proposal was reviewed by an LSO team, noted that policy-related repeals were removed, defined the STORE program referenced in the bill, and outlined how sections two through six establish the program’s operating parameters. She concluded by asking the committee to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, and also clarified that the fund referenced was legislative-created and had never been funded.
Carrie Semelroth — Introduced herself as State Senator for District 17 and began introducing House Bill 566.
Rob Beiswenger — Rob Beiswenger presented House Bill 568, explaining that it would repeal obsolete code related to floating timber and townsite claims, noting it had been identified for repeal by the summer DOGE Task Force and that there was no fiscal impact. He then asked for a do pass recommendation and, in response to a question, said he did not know when the provisions were enacted but believed they were likely very old.
Jordan Redman — Appears in a garbled speaker cue as 'Mr. Jordan'; likely not a substantive mention.
Julie VanOrden — Moved House Bill 774 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Paul Arrington — Introduced himself as being with the Idaho Water Users Association and thanked the committee for its patience.
Brandon Rose — Brandon Rose of the Hayden Lake Irrigation District was introduced as the first presenter and then introduced himself as an administrator for the district, thanking the committee for its funding support through the State Revolving Fund.
Barney Metz — Barney Metz is introduced as a presenter from the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District and president of the Idaho Water Users Association, then he introduces himself as the general manager of the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (LOID) and president of the Idaho Water Users Association.