Jim Guthrie — The Chair reorganized the agenda and recognized Senator Ricks.
Jim Guthrie — Representative Crane transitioned into the motion sequence and then moved to send SCR 122 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, during the rules portion when the chair turned the gavel over to Representative Scott.
Pam Eaton — Identified on the record as being with the retailers and in favor of the legislation.
Mark Harris — Representative Mitchell addressed Chairman Crane and the committee.
Mark Harris — A representative was said to have a relationship and connection with Taiwan; the name is uncertain in the transcript.
Mark Harris — Mark Harris, acting as chair, managed a sequence of motions to reject two related rules. He first asked for questions and testimony, then clarified that the motion to reject docket 15-0601-2501 applied to the pending rule and recognized discussion on the motion. Representative Crane explained that controversy over the issue motivated the rejection. The committee then voted and the motion carried. Harris then introduced a second motion to reject docket 15-0601-2215, identified as the temporary rule, continuing the same rejection process for the related docket.
James Ruchti — Asked how many voters use the affidavit during a presidential election.
James Ruchti — Asked for a motion and requested unanimous consent to read from one of Sammy Smith's coaches.
James Ruchti — Closed remarks and moved the committee toward a vote on HCR 35.
James Ruchti — Identified himself as Representative Britt Raibold from District 34 and introduced SCR 122.
James Ruchti — Concluded his presentation and requested a due pass recommendation on SCR 122.
Matthew Ryber — Matthew Ryber of the Secretary of State’s office testified in response to a question from Representative Church, stating that about 1,200 people used the affidavit in 2024. The chair then thanked him for his testimony and referred to him, with a minor transcription error in his name, before opening the floor for questions.
Lori Hartog — Representative Ehart presented the resolution honoring Idaho Olympians and moved for a due pass recommendation. The chair then thanked her and opened the floor for questions. The discussion continued with references to prior conversations with Representative Ehart about the motion, including related remarks involving Sammy Smith, all within the same legislative exchange.
Sammy Smith — Discussion of Sammy Smith in support of the resolution honoring Idaho Olympians: a coach’s remarks were requested for the record, her background as a three-sport athlete in cross-country, track, and soccer was noted, and the coach praised her as a uniquely gifted and highly competitive athlete.
Al Swinger — Identified as the head track coach whose statement about Sammy Smith was read into the record.
Boise High School — Expressed gratitude and pride for Sammy Smith through the read statement.
Sheriff Andy Creech — Sheriff Andy Creech, chairman of the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission, introduced himself and presented the rules item. He explained that the temporary and pending rules are the same, provided background on the rule’s history, and then concluded his remarks by standing for questions.