Todd Lakey — Moves approval of the February 26, 2026 minutes.
Todd Lakey — Moves House Bill 630 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Todd Lakey — During the committee discussion, a question about penalties is raised, and the speaker notes uncertainty about who would be best able to answer it. The exchange continues seamlessly across the two mentions without any change in topic.
Ron Taylor — Ron Taylor seconded the motion to approve the February 26, 2026 minutes, then later asked whether the bill included a permit expiration date. The question was answered by clarifying that the expiration date is included with the permit rather than being defined in statute.
Ron Taylor — Asked for clarification about striking honey quality, identity, and labeling from the bill.
Ron Taylor — Addressed by the speaker during the explanation.
Ron Taylor — Asked whether a list will still be available for producers or pesticide applicators to avoid harming bees.
Ron Taylor — Senator Taylor is addressed during the explanation of the penalties section.
Ron Taylor — Senator Taylor is addressed directly by Representative Ehlers.
Ron Taylor — Senator Taylor is identified as the second on the motion, though the transcript says 'I think.'
Christy Zito — Moves approval of the March 3, 2026 minutes.
Christy Zito — Identified as the member making the motion on the March 3, 2026 minutes.
Christy Zito — Takes over as chair for the bill hearing.
Christy Zito — Opens the hearing on House Bill 630.
Christy Zito — Responds to Senator Taylor's question about permit expiration dates.
Christy Zito — Addressed by the chair as the next speaker in the questioning sequence.
Christy Zito — Asked whether hobbyist backyard beekeepers must register or are regulated.
Christy Zito — Addressed during questioning and thanked by the witness.
Christy Zito — The motion is attributed to Senator Blaylock in the transcript, but the member list does not include Blaylock; this may be a transcription error and likely refers to a senator speaking on the motion.
Joshua Kohl — Recorded as the second on the March 3, 2026 minutes motion; transcript says 'Senator Cole,' likely Senator Kohl.
Tammy Nichols — Senator Tammy Nichols of District 10 introduces House Bill 630 and, a few minutes later, introduces House Bill 631 for the record.
Tammy Nichols — Chair Nichols is directly addressed during the discussion of the penalties section, including a follow-up remark from Representative Ehlers, with both mentions referring to the same exchange.
Tammy Nichols — Tammy Nichols is addressed as Madam Chair during the question period, including a follow-up acknowledgment of her chairing role.
Camille Blaylock — Senator Camille Blaylock moves House Bill 631 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and is identified as the Senate sponsor for the bill on the floor.
Camille Blaylock — Representative Ehlers explains that the bill’s penalties language largely reflects existing law, with the misdemeanor provision removed. The exchange concludes with a note that Senator Blaylock will carry the bill on the floor.
Camille Blaylock — Asked about workforce impacts and E-Verify legislation.
Dave Lent — Welcomed to the committee and invited to present House Bill 826.
Dave Lent — Presented House Bill 826 related to the Honey Commission and said it is separate from the DOGE Task Force recommendation.
Dave Lent — Thanked for helping navigate the issue.
Dave Lent — Explained that quality-related regulatory duties are moved from the commission to the Department of Agriculture.
Dave Lent — Deferred the pesticide-applicator question to the Deputy Director.
Dave Lent — Senator Lent is not directly named in the spoken text, but the follow-up question about penalties is directed to the committee and then answered by Representative Ehlers in the next section.
Dave Lent — Senator Lent is not directly named here, but the question about penalties continues in committee discussion.
Travis Jones — Travis Jones, speaking on behalf of the Idaho Honey Industry Association, introduced himself and testified in support of House Bill 826. He described Idaho’s strong honey production, explained the association’s role and the history of the honey commission, and expressed support for preserving and modernizing it. He then concluded his opening remarks and offered to answer questions.
Mr. Jones — Mr. Jones was thanked by the chair and then answered questions explaining that the bill does not change what hobbyists can do, that hobbyists are not required to pay into the commission’s self-funded dedicated fund, and then concluded his testimony after no further questions were raised.
Vice Chair Zito — Asked what determines whether a beekeeper is hobbyist or commercial.
Representative — Provided the hobbyist beekeeper definition as not exceeding 50 colonies of bees.
Lloyd Knight — Lloyd Knight identified himself for the record and then continued his introduction as a representative of the department before beginning testimony on bee registration and related regulatory handling, including maintaining site and location information so people can avoid pesticide exposure.
Steve Sepia — Introduces himself as CEO of Dairy West and identifies the other presenters.
Heidi Martin — Identified as COO for Dairy West and present for the presentation.
Heidi Martin — Heidi Martin was introduced as Dairy West’s chief operating officer and Idaho division lead, then formally introduced herself and began describing Dairy West’s on-the-ground work. She connected her personal and professional background to the community, highlighted school nutrition as a focus area, and explained her perspective as a registered dietitian while discussing efforts such as supporting farmers and school equipment needs.
Don Galswick — Identified as chairman of the IDPC board and absent due to farm duties.
Don Galswick — Identified as the chair of the Idaho Dairy Products Commission and a producer who could not attend because he was unable to get off the farm.
Julie VanOrden — Idaho is highlighted as especially productive in dairy, though no legislator is directly speaking here.
Sisca Reese — Identified as a producer from Melba, Idaho serving on the executive board.
Deb Easter Day Reeves — Identified as a producer from Buell, Idaho serving on the executive board.
Chairman Galswick — Said to serve on the Dairy West Executive Committee as the chair from the state commodity commission.
Ms. Martin — Thanked for the presentation and then handed back to Steve Seppi.
Mr. Seppi — Acknowledged before he introduced himself and began explaining Dairy West funding.
Steve Seppi — Identified himself as CEO for Dairy West and began a funding explanation.