Treg Bernt — Senator Taves is identified as the seconder of Senator Burns’ motion and is later called during the roll call vote, where he votes aye.
Treg Bernt — Treg Bernt is referenced in a short sequence of routine committee business involving approval of meeting minutes. He is identified as the seconder for earlier minute-approval motions and then as the member who moved approval of the March 4, 2026 minutes, with the motion seconded by Senator Adams.
Treg Bernt — The transcript says 'Senator Taves'; this appears to be a transcription error for Senator Treg Bernt? No, the motion is attributed to 'Senator Taves' and the second to 'Senator Den Hartog' (likely Lori Hartog). Because of uncertainty, no correction is forced.
Treg Bernt — The transcript attributes remarks to 'Senator Taves'; this is likely a mis-transcription, but the speaker supports the bill and urges parents to talk with children.
Treg Bernt — Not mentioned in this section.
Treg Bernt — Senator Taves questions whether the memorial is an anti-competition bill and jokes about jealousy of pelicans' effectiveness.
Treg Bernt — Not mentioned in this section.
Ben Adams — Called during the roll call vote on the motion to enter executive session.
Ben Adams — Reviewed and moved approval of the March 2, 2026 minutes.
Ben Adams — Referenced as making the motion on the March 2 minutes.
Ben Adams — Seconded the motion on the March 4 minutes.
Ben Adams — Asked a follow-up question after Donaldson's remarks.
Ben Adams — Senator Adams seconded the motion on House Bill 686.
Mark Harris — Called during the roll call vote on the motion to enter executive session.
Mark Harris — Mark Harris moved approval of the February 27, 2026 minutes, and the motion was attributed to him in the meeting record.
Mark Harris — Senator Harris makes the motion to advance Shelly Enderud's reappointment.
Mark Harris — Representative Green is mentioned as working on something similar; the transcript likely refers to another legislator, but the named member list does not match this name exactly.
Mark Harris — Returns to present RS 33647, nicknamed the Pelican brief.
Mark Harris — Introduces RS 33647 and explains that it concerns pelicans as a protected migratory bird.
Mark Harris — Senator Harris is asked to explain whether the memorial is anti-competition in nature.
Mark Harris — Senator Harris explains that fishermen do not like pelicans and says there is competition between pelicans and fish stocking efforts.
Mark Harris — Senator Harris moves to introduce RS 33616.
Kelly Anthon — Senator Den Hartog is recorded as voting aye on the motion to enter executive session.
Kelly Anthon — Recorded as the second on the motion regarding Shelly Enderud.
Robert Donaldson — The committee introduced Robert Donaldson’s gubernatorial reappointment to the Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board and then worked to connect with him virtually for his hearing, asking whether he was online and noting that he may have been muted.
Robert M. Donaldson — Robert M. Donaldson introduced himself as a former administrator and superintendent in the Lewiston School District, describing his 32-year career there and his experience with a successful bond vote that helped build a new high school and regional career technical center. He explained that, as a public school official, he serves on the board representing the beneficiaries of annual distributions, noted that public schools have received about $63 million, and said he hopes to continue into a second term. He also stated that he understands the board’s responsibilities and its relationship with the Land Board.
Mr. Donaldson — Mr. Donaldson is thanked for his service and asked about endowment fund distribution, explaining that the payouts are, to his knowledge, tied to pupil count and are appreciated by public schools. The exchange then shifts into closing remarks, with appreciation expressed for his service on the Endowment Board, and Mr. Donaldson responding that it is an honor to serve, thanking the committee and Senate, and saying he looks forward to another term.
Irving Lippman — The committee moves on to Lippman's gubernatorial reappointment to the Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board.
Irving Lippman / Irving Litman — Irving Litman introduces himself as a current member of the Endowment Fund Investment Board seeking reappointment, and the committee thanks him for attending and notes that his appointment will likely be voted on Friday.
Shelly Enderud — The committee moves to send Enderud's reappointment to the Senate floor with a recommendation of confirmation.
Brandon Shippy — The transcript says 'Senator Burtonshaw' and 'Senator Van Burtonshaw,' likely referring to Senator Brandon Shippy? The name is unclear; the spoken text introduces 'Senator Van Burtonshaw, District 31.'
Brandon Shippy — The text says 'Representative Crane'; based on context this is likely Representative Jaron Crane, who is not in the expected member list, so no member ID is assigned.
Lance Sayers — Lance Sayers introduces himself as representing the Association of Idaho Cities and testifies in strong support of the employment of relatives bill, explaining that staffing problems prompted the need for the legislation. He then concludes his testimony and offers to answer any questions.
Donald Powell — Identified as the mayor of St. Anthony and the person who brought the issue to the sponsor's attention.
Mr. Powell — The chair apologizes that Mr. Powell could not connect virtually.
Mr. Berlin — The chair apologizes that Mr. Berlin could not connect virtually.
Lori Hartog — Senator Lakey is introduced as a collaborator on the bill, then yielded time to speak. He explains that the bill changes the treatment of sharing or threatening to share explicit images of minors by making that conduct a felony, clarifying the bill’s current misdemeanor/felony structure and the proposed tougher penalty for minors.
Lori Hartog — Lori Den Hartog is referenced during the motion and discussion, then appears on the floor to identify herself and introduce RS 33616, moving the resolution forward for consideration.
Representative Jaron Crane, District 12 — Introduces himself and begins explaining how he learned about the issue through a show and online exploitation concerns.
Representative Jaron Crane, District 12 in Nampa — Explains that he learned about the issue through the Sean Ryan Show and says online exploitation is happening faster than lawmakers are responding.
Jeff Nye — Jeff Nye is introduced and identifies himself as the chief of the criminal law division in the Idaho Office of the Attorney General. He explains that his role is limited to providing facts because he supervises the ICAC unit, and the chair then asks for questions for Mr. Nye before noting that none appear to be offered.
Jim Guthrie — Chairman Guthrie is addressed at the start of the presentation.
Jim Guthrie — The chair is addressed during the exchange with the colonel, thanks the witness for appearing, and then guides the committee into executive session under Senate Rule 20E, noting that a two-thirds vote is required before announcing that the motion has carried.
James Ruchti — Senator Burns is called on and then moves that the committee enter executive session under Senate Rule 20E to hear an intelligence briefing from Captain Juanita Garcia; the motion is then recorded as having been made and seconded by Senator Taves.
James Ruchti — Senator Adams is asking questions about the endowment payout distribution.
James Ruchti — Senator Adams makes a follow-up comment and expresses support for Donaldson continuing to serve.
James Ruchti — Senator Harris makes the motion regarding Shelly Enderud's appointment.
James Ruchti — Senator Harris's motion is recorded and the committee votes to advance Shelly Enderud's reappointment.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti says he will support the motion but is skeptical the solution will accomplish the goal.
Colonel D. Ray Gunter — Colonel Gunter is welcomed to begin the gunfighters' presentation.