Josh Wheeler — Vice Chair Wheeler asked Mr. Reinhart to help explain how efficiencies could be improved if not through House Bill 898, prompting a follow-up reference to Wheeler as the member posing the question.
Josh Wheeler — Josh Wheeler questions whether the bill does anything substantive beyond moving SHPO to a different location, noting that it does not appear to change federal requirements or funding and asking what, if anything, the legislation would alter besides where SHPO is housed.
Jordan Redman — Jordan Redman introduced Senate Bill 1285 as amended and identified himself for the record. During the committee discussion, he was thanked for bringing the bill forward and responded to questions about interstate recognition, reciprocity, and initial licensure, noting that interstate recognition had not been considered. He explained that the designation involved a non-public school and confirmed the diplomas were separate and distinct. As the discussion concluded, he was referenced in remarks about taking a seat, was thanked for seeking a correction to the issue, invited to close on the bill if he wished, and ultimately turned the gavel back over to the chairman as the committee moved to send the bill forward.
Jordan Redman — Chair Jordan Redman is addressed as the witness is invited to testify, and the witness begins by thanking him at the start of testimony.
Jordan Redman — Recorded as voting no in the roll call.
Jordan Redman — Representative Harris questioned Ms. Skidari about claims that moving the State Historic Preservation Program into the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination would create ethical or legal concerns. He pointed to Section 3 of the bill, which states that the office must administer and enforce the National Historic Preservation Act and asked her to explain why the arrangement would still be problematic.
Jordan Redman — Chair Jordan Redman is repeatedly addressed as 'Mr. Chairman' while presiding over the committee discussion, recognizing speakers and managing the floor, including acknowledging Representative Green and the sponsor.
Kyle Harris — Offered supportive comments and prepared to make a motion.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris is recognized and asks about the fiscal note, the expected volume of complaints, and whether the department will need additional FTEs or funding. The response addresses his concerns and explains the complaint process and fiscal implications.
Kyle Harris — Asks whether the bill's reporting requirements will increase costs for insurance users.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris is addressed in the response.
Kyle Harris — Referenced as having made a point about the bill's complexity and moving parts.
Kyle Harris — Appears in the roll call sequence; vote not clearly captured in this segment.
Kyle Harris — Representative Kyle Harris briefly interjects before public testimony, thanks the chair, and says he wants to speak before the discussion proceeds further. He then continues by supporting the proposal and makes a motion to send House Bill 898 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Kyle Harris — Kyle Harris asked whether the bill would prevent the legislature from shifting grant match funds from the Historical Society to the new organization. He then noted he did not see the bill stopping current SHPO functions and suggested the change could streamline coordination by putting related functions under one roof. He concluded that the funding shift could be handled as a net-zero transfer without loss.
Kyle Harris — Asks what part of the legislation would cause small grants or funding mechanisms to go away.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Cheatum is referenced by the chair as having questions, and then he asks whether there is any mechanism for interstate recognition of the proposal.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Richard Cheatum is called on and asks whether the prior authorization application process is standardized.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Cheatham supports House Bill 841 by moving it to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and is later recorded during the roll call vote as voting yes on the measure.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Richard Cheatum is referenced multiple times in connection with an earlier question he asked about the language in Section 3 of the bill. The witness is responding to that question, and the repeated mentions all concern the same topic without any substantive shift.
Richard Cheatum — The speaker references Representative Cheatum in connection with a question about the bill's requirements.
Richard Cheatum — He says he has a strong interest in Old West history and acknowledges that change is difficult.
Richard Cheatum — He says he represents Franklin County and has heard extensive constituent concern about the bill.
Richard Cheatum — He says the bill's safeguards protect Idaho's historical interests and that he will support it.
Richard Cheatum — Asked how recently the merger took place and whether it was within the last 12 months or six months.
Richard Cheatum — Referenced Representative Furness while asking about the merger timing.
Richard Cheatum — Continued questioning about how recently the merger took place and whether organization and positions are settled.
Richard Cheatum — Addressed Representative Furness in follow-up questioning.
Richard Cheatum — Referenced Mr. Chairman while shifting back to the chair.
Richard Cheatum — Said he would not support the motion and began explaining his reasons.
Richard Cheatum — Referenced the motion under discussion.
Richard Cheatum — Argued that the main concern is integrity of positions and possible conflict of interest, not just FTEs or funding.
Richard Cheatum — Argued against the motion, saying faster is not necessarily better and citing legislative experience.
Richard Cheatum — Compared the proposed speed of the process to rushed bill drafting at the end of session and said he wants to revisit the decision after OSMEC has operated for a year.
Richard Cheatum — Made a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee, arguing the proposal is premature and the new organization needs time.
Richard Cheatum — Continued support for holding the bill, citing unanswered questions and the need for the new agency to work with SHPO.
Richard Cheatum — Referenced indirectly as the committee member asking about testimony and federal money flow.
Richard Cheatum — The recorded opposition includes Birch, likely referring to Representative Berch, and Green; 'Barman' is uncertain.
Melissa Nash — Melissa Nash is introduced, then testifies in support of the bill on behalf of Homeschool Idaho, and finally receives thanks from the committee as her testimony concludes.
Jeff Cornilles — Representative Birch is likely a transcription error for Representative Birch; no matching member list entry is available, so the name is left as spoken.
Jeff Cornilles — Representative Cornilles appears in the roll call during the voting sequence; the transcript does not clearly capture the vote in either mention.
Jeff Cornilles — No, not mentioned in text; omitted.
constituent — The witness cites two constituent experiences to illustrate the harms of prior authorization: one constituent faced delayed imaging because of prior authorization and step therapy, and another had an approved cancer-related procedure authorization revoked at the last moment. Together, these examples underscore how unstable and burdensome authorization processes can delay needed care.
Jason Monks — Representative Wheeler is thanked for his presentation and testimony continues on the bill.
Jason Monks — Representative Wheeler is invited to provide closing remarks; the chair's name is not explicitly stated here.
Jason Monks — Closing remarks on House Bill 841, emphasizing the importance of the patient-provider relationship and the bill's role in prior authorization reform.
Jason Monks — Continues closing remarks, explaining that House Bill 841 standardizes prior authorization conversations with outside payers.
Jason Monks — Explains why the bill is moving and ties it to broader managed care reform.
Jason Monks — Continues closing remarks, emphasizing standardization, modernization, and reporting requirements.
Jason Monks — Explains that the bill standardizes existing reporting and creates a clearinghouse with the Department of Insurance.