Dustin Manwaring — Representative Manwaring says the issue has been discussed all session and asks why a bill is not ready to address it.
Dustin Manwaring — Voted aye in the roll call.
Dustin Manwaring — Referenced as having concerns about the bill and the Department of Lands' directive for maximum return.
Dustin Manwaring — Called during roll call.
Dustin Manwaring — Voted no during roll call.
Joe Alfieri — Representative Joe Alfieri argues that the issue is not fair chase but the effect of technology on hunting success rates. He then references Representative Pesky’s earlier point, agreeing that the technology’s price is coming down, which reinforces the broader discussion about how increasingly accessible technology is changing hunting.
Joe Palmer — Representative Nelson is cited as having raised concerns about elk herds.
Jaron Crane — Jaron Crane said he would support the motion and explained that he had previously advanced legislation intended to help wolf trappers with cameras. He noted that the issue is complex and referenced that prior legislation, then confirmed he had seen the related RS, describing it as keeping the same restrictions while carving out predators.
Monica Church — Representative Monica Church was called on and then made an amended substitute motion to hold the rule at the call of the chair while the RS issue was clarified. She accepted a suggested amendment to her motion, and the discussion continued on that same motion until it was brought to a vote and accepted.
Monica Church — Voted aye during roll call.
Monica Church — Monica Church was recorded as voting aye in the roll call.
Charlie Shepherd — Voted no in the roll call; transcript says 'Shepard,' likely Shepherd.
Charlie Shepherd — Charlie Shepherd is referenced in a brief sequence of questions focused on the disposition of revenue from endowment land use and a proposed park. The discussion centers on whether the money would be diverted away from public schools and where the revenue from the proposal would ultimately go.
Charlie Shepherd — Vice Chairman Shepard raised concerns that some public lands are effectively inaccessible because they are surrounded by private land, leaving the public paying for land it cannot use. A later reference to Representative Shepard’s point reaffirmed that these parcel and access concerns were being addressed in the same discussion.
Charlie Shepherd — Voted no in the roll call; name appears as Shepard.
Shawn Dygert — Called during the roll call; vote not clearly captured.
Shawn Dygert — Voted no during roll call.
Shawn Dygert — Identified as the presenter for House Bill 878.
Shawn Dygert — Name called during the roll call.
Mark Sauter — Voted yes in the roll call.
Mark Sauter — Voted aye during roll call.
Mark Sauter — Name called during the roll call.
Dori Healey — Voted yes in the roll call.
Dori Healey — Representative David Healy was introduced, then spoke critically about the proposal, saying the discussion and bill left him with more questions than answers and expressing concern that recreation and camping may not be sustainable and could increase management costs. He later voted no during roll call.
Dori Healey — Name called during the roll call.
Soñia Galaviz — Voted aye in the roll call.
Soñia Galaviz — Voted aye in the roll call.
Jerald Raymond — Jerald Raymond’s bill presentation was moved up in the agenda because he had a scheduling conflict and there were people present to testify. He then thanked the chair and committee for accommodating the change, noted that he and another representative represent Legislative District 31, and proceeded to introduce House Bill 910.
Jerald Raymond — Representative Raymond was praised for helping manage recreation on endowment lands and thanked for working with the departments on the legislation.
Jerald Raymond — Was addressed in the question about the bill's approval language.
Jerald Raymond — Explained that the legislation would allow Parks and Recreation to administer recreation projects on endowment land, with fees going to the owning endowment's earnings reserve fund.
Jerald Raymond — Referenced the board agreement process and the role of the Department of Parks and Recreation under the legislation.
Jerald Raymond — Continued explaining that fees would go to the owning endowment's earnings reserve fund and that the bill does not create new parks.
Jerald Raymond — Referred to the board's authority being reinforced and protected by the legislation.
Jerald Raymond — Was invited to make closing comments and asked whether anyone had signed up to testify.
Jerald Raymond — Was addressed by the chair regarding closing comments.
Jerald Raymond — Argued the bill is about government efficiency and noted the Department of Lands has only one person statewide managing recreation opportunities.
Jerald Raymond — Warned that without additional administrative capacity, opportunities or management of endowment lands could be lost.
Jerald Raymond — Said recreation activities are often largely unmanaged and can conflict with grazing allotments.
Jerald Raymond — The motion was made while waiting for Representative Raymond to return to his seat.
Jerald Raymond — Referenced as part of the discussion about the motion and the bill's purpose.
Jerald Raymond — Referenced as the sponsor or author of the bill being discussed.
Jerald Raymond — Explained the bill arose after state lands were leased for a glamping operation in their area.
Jerald Raymond — Praised for creating a situation where the state benefits from its lands.
Jerald Raymond — Referenced as having made a point about the available avenue through the department.
Jerald Raymond — Referenced again in the discussion of the motion and prior points.
Jerald Raymond — His concerns were referenced as part of the response to the motion.
Jerald Raymond — Was thanked at the transition into the next speaker's remarks.
Jerald Raymond — Voted aye during roll call.
Jerald Raymond — Representative Jerald Raymond was recorded voting aye during the roll call, and shortly afterward the speaker noted that he is part of the committee and will be included on Monday.