Ben Adams — Senator Ben Adams is acknowledged as present, welcomed to the committee, and invited to present House Bill 681 out of order. He then introduces himself as Senator Ben Adams from District 12 in Nampa, Canyon County, before yielding the presentation to Representative Stone.
Ben Adams — Senator Adams is referenced as one of the presenters present for the bill.
Doug Okuniewicz — A motion to approve the minutes is attributed to a senator whose name is transcribed as 'Ruttee/Rutty'; this appears to be Senator Rukty/Rutty, but the exact member is uncertain.
Doug Okuniewicz — Answered a question by confirming that someone would have to prove children were present and visible.
Doug Okuniewicz — Was invited to conclude after witness testimony ended.
Doug Okuniewicz — Explained that the bill addresses danger from excessive speeds when people are present and visible in construction zones and schools.
Doug Okuniewicz — Asked the committee to send House Bill 570 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Doug Okuniewicz — Is introduced as the next bill sponsor for House Bill 548.
Doug Okuniewicz — Introduced House Bill 548 and explained it amends the Idaho Safe Boating Act.
Doug Okuniewicz — Continued explaining House Bill 548 and noted it passed the House 68 to 0.
Doug Okuniewicz — Is thanked and asked questions after presenting the bill.
Doug Okuniewicz — Deferred the automobile-versus-boat question to Senator Foreman.
Brandon Shippy — A second is attributed to Senator Shippey, likely Senator Shippy, but the exact name is uncertain.
Brian Noggle — Brian Noggle of the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association is introduced, called forward to testify under a two-minute time limit, and then identifies himself as the association’s executive director while beginning his testimony in support of the bill.
Paula Gray — Paula Gray thanked the chair, stated that she has served on the board for 15 years and has 24 years of experience working with juvenile sex offenders, along with some experience with adult sex offenders, and said she would like to continue serving if approved. The chair then thanked her for her service and qualifications and indicated that her appointment would be voted on at the next meeting.
Dave Lent — Senator Dave Lent presents two consecutive bills in committee. He first introduces House Bill 491, explaining that it amends Idaho Code to expand immunity provisions to include mental health and suicide emergency first aid, answers a question from the committee, and asks for an aye vote. He then introduces House Bill 492, which adds a member to the POST Council without additional cost, takes questions, and closes by thanking the committee for its support.
Melissa Wintrow — The chair calls on Senator Melissa Wintrow, who asks whether immunity would still apply if someone refused to help based on religious philosophy. The discussion then continues with a response addressing her question.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Melissa Wintrow questions the witness about concerns that an otherwise innocent or stray drone flight could expose someone to criminal charges. She then follows up by asking whether requiring drones to fly higher would reduce nefarious activity and whether that idea should be incorporated into the bill.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow asked for clarification on the bill’s requirement that workers or children be 'visible,' specifically asking visible to whom and how that visibility standard would be interpreted or proven in practice.
Melissa Wintrow — Was recognized to ask a follow-up question.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked whether avoiding a boat inspection station could create reasonable suspicion.
Melissa Wintrow — Was recognized before the witness sign-in announcement.
Melissa Wintrow — Announced that one witness was signed in to testify.
Melissa Wintrow — Moved to send House Bill 654 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Daniel Foreman — Senator Daniel Foreman is welcomed to the committee and then immediately participates by seconding the motion on House Bill 491.
Daniel Foreman — Referenced as the Senator sponsor the witness hoped to work with on amendments.
Daniel Foreman — The committee thanked him after his comments.
Daniel Foreman — Explained that House Bill 522 targets bad actors using drones for criminal activity and that 400 feet is used because above that is federal airspace.
Daniel Foreman — Argued that the bill targets criminal intent, will not disrupt commercial flights, and relies on existing signage and FAA licensure requirements.
Daniel Foreman — The chair thanked Senator Kaiser and invited him to return later.
Daniel Foreman — The bill sponsor was told the bill needs work and may be corrected in the 14th order of business.
Daniel Foreman — Senator Foreman later moved the bill forward for possible amendment.
Daniel Foreman — Moved to send House Bill 522 to the 14th order for possible amendment.
Daniel Foreman — Seconded the motion, slightly ahead of Senator Lent.
Daniel Foreman — Also seconded the motion, but after Senator Ricks.
Daniel Foreman — Supported sending the bill to the 14th order but expressed concerns about accidental incursions and steep penalties.
Daniel Foreman — Likely a transcription error for Senator Foreman in the thank-you line.
Daniel Foreman — Introduced House Bill 570 and explained it amends Idaho Code on reckless driving in construction or school zones.
Daniel Foreman — Explained that House Bill 570 adds speeding 20 mph or more over the limit in active school or construction zones to reckless driving and clarifies the standard for enforcement.
Daniel Foreman — Asked the committee to send House Bill 570 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation.
Daniel Foreman — Answered that reckless driving is a misdemeanor under subsection 2.
Daniel Foreman — Said he was not certain about license suspension procedures beyond the misdemeanor itself.
Daniel Foreman — Clarified that the statute applies only if children are present and visible in the school zone.
Daniel Foreman — Said he was not certain about all existing enhancements in the code.
Daniel Foreman — Responded that proof would be required to show children were present and visible, and noted the burden in a criminal case.
Daniel Foreman — Moved to send House Bill 570 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Daniel Foreman — Repeated the motion to send House Bill 570 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Daniel Foreman — Expressed support for the intent of the bill but said it has too many subjective or conditional elements.
Daniel Foreman — Argued that the added visibility requirement creates enforcement problems and extra burden on drivers, but still supports slowing down in posted zones.
Daniel Foreman — Was thanked after speaking in favor of slowing down in posted zones.