Jason Monks — Representative Monks was invited to close the argument and explained that the original language was never intended to permit part-time student enrollment.
Jerald Raymond — Jerald Raymond discussed House Bill 93 and repeatedly questioned why the issue at page 3, line 43 was being included in a technical correction bill instead of being separated out as a standalone matter. He noted that he had previously opposed the bill but now supports it, said he was not concerned about the similarity in language itself, and emphasized that his objection was to embedding the issue in this bill rather than addressing it separately.
— Monks referred generally to other representatives who have granddaughters participating in these activities.
— The chair asked if Raymond would yield to Senator Den Hartog, who was invited to respond.
Carrie Semmelroth — The discussion briefly returns to Senator Den Hartog as the committee wraps up questions, including an apology for not catching Representative Monks earlier. The conversation then continues with reference to Senator Den Hartog’s comments on IDLA, specifically the broader legislative discussion around IDLA and concerns about double dipping.
Quinn Perry — Quinn Perry, deputy director of the Idaho School Boards Association, testified on the bill and later responded to a question from Representative Barbieri, asking for clarification before addressing how students might receive the tax credit while still participating in athletics.
Vito Barbieri — Representative Barbieri asked whether there was a path for students to receive the tax credit while still participating in athletics, then followed up by asking whether Perry expected many students to be affected and whether there was any estimate of how many students would be impacted based on last year’s experience.
Ms. Perry — Perry was thanked and then questioned by Representative Barbieri.
David Cannon — Perry addressed her response to Chairman Cannon and Representative Barbieri.
Jeff Ehlers — Representative Ehlers questioned whether non-public school students had been able to participate in extracurricular activities before House Bill 93, whether they were previously ineligible for the related tax credit, and whether the bill’s language was merely a technical correction or instead represented a substantive policy change.
Heather Scott — Began debate in favor of the bill and characterized the changes as technical corrections.
Heather Scott — Argued the bill is a technical clarification, not a policy change, and distinguished it from House Bill 780.
Heather Scott — Said the bill narrowly clarifies tax-credit eligibility and noted constituent concerns about the age range language.
Heather Scott — Expressed regret that the bill did not reduce the $50 million allocation proportionally with the K-12 public school budget.
Heather Scott — Named as one of the members voting nay.
John Shirts — Representative Shirts supported the bill, thanking the sponsors and saying it fixes an issue affecting constituents while reflecting the original intent from last year. He reiterated that he was glad the problem could be corrected and that the bill would help constituents.
John Gannon — Named as one of the members voting nay.
Richard Cheatum — Named as one of the members voting nay; transcript says 'Sheetum,' likely referring to Cheatum.
Cornel Rasor — Named as one of the members voting nay; transcript says 'Cornelis,' likely referring to Cornel Rasor.
John Woude — Named as one of the members voting nay.
Jason Monks — Said he would answer questions or defer to his co-sponsor.
Jason Monks — Explained that extracurricular activity costs are paid by parents and students in his district and said the language was intended to prevent kids from being kicked out of the program.
Jason Monks — Raymond asked Monks to address the concern.
Jason Monks — Responded that parents and students pay for extracurricular activities in his district and that the bill was not intended to expand the program.
Jason Monks — Explained that extracurricular costs are paid by parents and students in his district and gave examples of expenses.
Jason Monks — Said dance and cheer can be expensive and that the language was intended to keep students eligible for those activities.
Jason Monks — Said the bill was not intended to expand the program and that he did not know anything about House Bill 780.
Jason Monks — Said he did not know anything about House Bill 780 and that similar language may be due to drafting practices.
Jason Monks — Explained that similar language may result from drafters reusing definitions and said he did not know what House Bill 780 does.
Jason Monks — Perry said she had not been able to catch him ahead of time before testifying.
Jason Monks — Representative Jason Monks of District 22 introduces himself and presents House Bill 934, with a light remark that he may defer difficult questions to his co-sponsor, a senator.