Soñia Galaviz — Was thanked and referenced in the clarification discussion.
Soñia Galaviz — Was called on to provide the subcommittee update.
Soñia Galaviz — Was introduced as Representative Sonia Galaviz, District 16, and indicated the financial update should be heard first.
Soñia Galaviz — Was called on again to continue the agenda.
Soñia Galaviz — Was called on to proceed with the next agenda item.
Soñia Galaviz — Introduced the A250 Celebration Fund update and the I Voted sticker proposal.
Soñia Galaviz — Explained that counties selected the sticker design and referenced the Chairman's Idaho Day design.
Soñia Galaviz — Requested funding for the A250 commemorative stickers and explained the cost question raised by the Treasurer.
Soñia Galaviz — Explained that the request would cover the counties' cost for the special stickers.
Soñia Galaviz — Closed her presentation and invited questions.
Soñia Galaviz — Question directed to her by name, though the transcript slightly garbles the surname.
Soñia Galaviz — Clarified that the request covers both design and printing for the special sticker.
Soñia Galaviz — Explained that the statewide sticker cost is under $13,000 and tied it to broader A250 county support.
Soñia Galaviz — Said the sticker should be sent out from the committee in honor of the country's birthday.
Soñia Galaviz — Referenced as the person who may answer the question about design versus printing costs.
Soñia Galaviz — Was told that some quilts had been shown to them.
Haley K. Domgaard — Identified herself as LSO staff assigned to the committee and began the financial update.
Ben Adams — Ben Adams first indicated he had no objection to the proposal, then moved to approve the I Voted stickers funding for $12,992. He briefly signaled he might comment but decided to hold his tongue, and later recorded an aye vote in the roll call.
Ben Adams — Senator Adams moved to approve the dispersal of grant award amounts for several listed recipients, and the motion was then restated before the vote. Shortly afterward, the committee briefly moved on to other comments and scheduling, then returned to Adams, who noted that there were many additional city applicants and praised the expanded grant opportunity.
Jim Guthrie — Seconded the motion.
Jim Guthrie — Voted aye.
Jim Guthrie — Suggested it would help to know how much of the remaining $66,000 will be needed before reconsidering the sticker expense.
Jim Guthrie — Is addressed at the end of the section as the chair thanks him.
Jim Guthrie — Senator Guthrie asks whether the trailer will be made to look like a coach, whether it can be salvaged or resold after the carriage parts are removed, and then comments that the bracket for the bell seems expensive, inviting a response.
Jim Guthrie — Senator Guthrie asked for clarification on the costs and logistics of transporting the trailer, including whose pickup would be used, fuel costs, how it would be towed, and the maintenance and fuel expenses for the pickup.
Brandon Mitchell — Voted nay.
Brandon Mitchell — Representative Mitchell was thanked for speaking at the Four Score and Seven Years Before event at the Idaho State Museum.
Bruce Skaug — Representative Bruce said he generally supported the sticker funding but wanted to confirm whether any other outstanding needs should take priority before using the funds. He noted there may be grant funds that could be returned to the main account and emphasized the committee should make sure money is available if other needs arise near the end of the budget cycle. He also suggested the issue could be brought back later if more details become available.
Bruce Skaug — Requested the committee go at ease to verify the correct numbers before voting.
Ilana Rubel — Was asked whether she had anything further to add regarding the sticker discussion and capital update.
Ilana Rubel — Was asked to provide further comment and then responded that she would bring a breakdown of design, printing, shipping, and production costs to the next meeting.
Ilana Rubel — Said more concrete updates would be provided at the next meeting as plans and participants are finalized.
Ilana Rubel — Was thanked and the committee moved on to the America 250 Ambassador update.
— Treasurer Ellsworth introduced herself and provided an America 250 update, highlighting district-level activities and sharing an example from the Eastern Idaho Boys Activity Group, which created a creative spud-themed project using potatoes to represent a person.
Rob Beiswenger — A brief repeated reference is made to Congressional member Simpson, with the speaker correcting themselves from 'Senator' to 'congressional member Simpson' while pointing to an event display. The name appears uncertain or possibly mis-transcribed, but the mention is the same in both instances.
Doug Okuniewicz — Treasurer Ellsworth was thanked by the chair and invited for questions, then asked committee members to take the poster home to their districts, scan the QR code, record their service, and share the service challenge materials.
Jerald Raymond — The discussion centered on Representative Galvez’s earlier budget proposal for a float/Liberty Bell project and whether the previously approved $25,000 could be applied to the current needs. Members clarified that the original document included the float concept, noted that additional funds might be needed for securing the bell, and asked whether the trailer and safe transport across the state were adequately covered. The response indicated that the current arrangement was acceptable as is.
Edward Hill — Said the current funding is sufficient and that the two quotes were very similar.
Haley — Was thanked for preparing the minutes/materials.
Haley — Was to present the financial update first.
Haley — Referenced as someone who could provide details on the applications.
Chris Bruce — Asked whether the minutes should be corrected for the conversation or approved as written.
Chris Bruce — Asked whether applicants whose grants did not make it through could reapply after the deadline.
Chris Bruce — Questioned whether the request covers the full cost or only the design, noting counties already print stickers annually.
Chris Bruce — Asked whether the proposal simply frees up county money already being spent.
Chris Bruce — The transcript appears to misattribute 'Representative Bruce' as part of the motion seconding sequence; likely a speaker transition artifact.
Chris Bruce — Supported the idea but raised concern about preserving remaining funds for future costs.
Chris Bruce — Acknowledged the roll call sequence.
Chris Bruce — Representative Bruce was identified as the second on Senator Adams's motion, and that second was restated before the vote.
Soñia Galaviz — Asked for clarification on the motion and the funds related to the celebration event.