Lori Hartog — Makes the motion to introduce RS 33831 to print; transcript says 'Den Hartog.'
Lori Hartog — Motion is attributed to Senator Den Hartog.
Lori Hartog — A motion is attributed to Senator Taves in the transcript, likely a garbled reference in the exchange.
Lori Hartog — Introduces RS 33835 and asks to remain at the table.
Lori Hartog — Explains public safety considerations and notes a possible $3.5 million savings.
Lori Hartog — The speaker yields time to Senator Lakey for additional comments.
Lori Hartog — Introduced himself as Todd Lakey, State Senator from District 23.
Lori Hartog — He is welcomed to the committee by the chair.
Lori Hartog — Answers questions and asks for support of Senate Bill 1430.
Lori Hartog — Responds that the combination of subsections signals seriousness and consequences.
Lori Hartog — Introduced the next comment, though the transcript mangles her name as 'Senator Denton Hartog.'
Lori Hartog — Assured Senator Harris there is no penalty for selecting all the options and noted the Legislative Council could add additional guns to the list.
Lori Hartog — Referenced again in the garbled form 'Senator D'Hartag.'
Lori Hartog — Moved to send House Bill 932 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Lori Hartog — Was called upon to present H.C.R. 36.
Lori Hartog — Introduced H.C.R. 36 and described it as honoring the Idaho National Guard.
Lori Hartog — Asked for the committee's support to send H.C.R. 36 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Lori Hartog — The resolution under consideration is hers.
Lori Hartog — Was addressed again as the sponsor/presenter of the resolution.
Lori Hartog — Identified herself for the record and began presenting House Bill 888.
Lori Hartog — Referenced as the prior speaker whose explanation Mr. Chu is continuing.
Lori Hartog — The chair appears to call on Senator Den Hartog to close; the name is likely a transcription error for Senator Hartog.
Lori Hartog — Senator Dan Harttog appears to be a transcription error referring to Senator Hartog, who is asked if she has anything else to add.
Josh Kaiser — Introduces Senate Bill 1430 and explains it amends firearms preemption law.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti is called on and asks for clarification about how the bill works, prompting Senator Lakey to respond by walking through the relevant statutory language and explaining the bill’s authorization.
Kelly Anthon — Named as one of the senators who could close.
Kelly Anthon — Senator Anthon is identified as seconding the motion.
Mark Harris — Senator Mark Harris repeatedly participates in procedural motions during the meeting, including moving to introduce RS 33695 to print, seconding motions on RS 33831 and RS 33832, and later moving to introduce RS 33835.
Mark Harris — Senator Barr asks Senator Lakey whether subsection 6 is necessary if subsection 7 is already included, and the discussion continues immediately with Senator Burt raising the same question about the relationship between subsections 6 and 7.
Mark Harris — Mark Harris is called on in sequence to present two bills. He first introduces House Bill 894, explaining it concerns open meetings and recording rights. After that bill is handled, he is called again to present House Bill 932, which he describes as an advisory vote bill tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Mark Harris — In a lighthearted exchange about firearms, Senator Harris is teased and praised for his discussion of guns, asked how many of the listed firearms he owns, and then asked to name his favorite. He responds that it is like choosing a favorite child, says he especially likes the Single Action Army, and notes the Model 94 Winchester’s popularity and long history. The discussion ends with a joke that he may submit an extensive list of guns for Legislative Council to consider.
Kelly Anthon — Senator Kelly Anthon of District 27 is invited to present and then gives a continuous introduction of multiple RS proposals. He first explains RS 33695, describing it as legislation aimed at addressing illegal immigration and its economic impact on Idaho, including a tax-credit mechanism to offset certain taxes for Idahoans involved in those transfers. He then identifies himself for the record and transitions into RS 33831 and RS 33832, offering to answer questions. In the final portion, he introduces RS 33832 and explains that it would require Idaho-based refugee resettlement entities to provide information to the legislature and would also require law enforcement agencies to verify the immigration status of certain arrested individuals, referencing the Idaho ICE Act.
Kelly Anthon — Referenced as having helped correct issues about a decade ago.
James Ruchti — James Ruchti is mentioned twice as the second to motions advancing legislation to the floor with a due pass recommendation, with the transcript mangling his name in both instances. The first mention concerns House Bill 932, and the second concerns H.C.R. 36, but both are procedural references to his role in seconding the motions.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti asks how the bill prevents brokers from favoring a preferred vendor. Mr. Chu responds directly to that concern, and the discussion continues with a follow-up reference to Senator Ruchti’s question about whether the office would engage a third-party broker.
James Ruchti — Referenced as having asked about safeguards and the appeal process.
Aveen Kline — Aveen Kline is introduced as the next witness and then testifies as State Director for the NRA in support of Senate Bill 1430.
Jim Guthrie — Chair Guthrie is addressed by the witness.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie is addressed repeatedly during a continuous discussion about procurement and brokerage systems, including questions about vendor charges, openness and transparency, and why no commission cap was set. The exchange stays focused on the same policy issue and builds on the same line of questioning and explanation.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as 'Mr. Chairman' in the question about safeguards and appeals.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman in the exchange.
Jim Guthrie — As chair, says he has never thought a bill had too much transparency and asks what safeguards the director would recommend.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman in the exchange with Director Gonzalez.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman in the exchange about whether the policy should be in code or rules.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman by Senator Dave in reference to the bill text.
Jim Guthrie — The director addresses Mr. Chairman in responding to the question.
Jim Guthrie — The speaker addresses the chair and seeks confirmation of the characterization.
Jim Guthrie — The chair notes there are no more questions and asks if anyone else wants to speak.
Jim Guthrie — The chair asks for clarification about whether additional costs can be recovered outside state coffers.
Jim Guthrie — The speaker addresses Mr. Chairman while discussing the process.