Treg Bernt — Votes are called during the roll call.
Treg Bernt — Votes no on the motion.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie is referenced and addressed as Mr. Chairman while presiding, then formally introduces himself to present RS 33851, explaining that it is a reconfiguration of a prior bill and requesting that it be printed. The discussion then returns to him in his chairman role as questions or comments are directed to the chair.
Jim Guthrie — Votes no.
Jim Guthrie — The chair is repeatedly addressed throughout a continuous hearing exchange as members ask questions, the witness responds, and the chair manages the flow of discussion. The chair then signals the end of testimony, invites any final questions, and notes that no further questions are signed up, asking whether anyone intended to speak but missed signing up.
Jim Guthrie — Chairman Guthrie votes no on the motion, and the chair then announces that the motion has failed by a four-to-five vote.
Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy first moves to approve the March 20, 2026 minutes, and later is recorded as voting nay on the motion.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Brandon Shippy was called on first and then followed up on Sheriff Donahue's testimony by asking about subsection 3 and clarifying the misconception that sheriffs work for county commissions. Sheriff Donahue responded directly, agreeing that the sheriff does not work for the county commission.
Brandon Shippy — Votes nay.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Shippy raises concerns about victim justice, prosecutors’ concerns, and the possibility that offenders transferred to ICE could later return and reoffend. He asks for clarification on the process, and the sponsor/director responds directly to his questions.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Shippy discusses the motion, saying he is torn and unsure how to vote because he supports the policy goal but has fairness concerns, including the possibility that the bill could give an illegal immigrant a privilege over a U.S. citizen. He then votes nay on the motion.
Mark Harris — Moves to send RS 33851 to print.
Mark Harris — Votes aye.
Mark Harris — Votes no on the motion.
Aaron Bingham — Aaron Bingham testifies in support of RS 33853, explaining that the bill would classify mitragynine speciosa/kratom and related synthetic forms as a Schedule I substance, effectively creating a total ban. He describes how the substance and its concentrated derivative can be extracted, says it is highly addictive, and notes that doctors, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officials have urged this approach.
Kelly Anthon — Senator Kelly Anthon introduces Senate Bill 1441, identifies himself as the senator for District 27, and explains that he worked with stakeholders including the Sheriff’s Association to craft a workable approach after a similar bill failed previously. He describes the bill as creating a uniform statewide framework for cooperation and communication with ICE under 287(g) agreements, while allowing exceptions. He also notes that agencies would participate to the extent resources are reasonably available and that local governments could opt out with written findings if the program is not working. The chair then refers to Senator Anthon for questions on the bill.
Kelly Anthon — Senator Kelly Anthon closes by clarifying that he has no concern about the respective roles of the county commission and the sheriff, explaining that the language was meant to reflect how sheriffs work with county commissions and how municipal law enforcement works with city councils. In the same exchange, he is then invited to take a question about whether a county could later excuse itself from an agreement if budget conditions change.
Kelly Anthon — Senator Den Hartog is referenced during the committee’s handling of legislation, including a motion and vote, then is identified as the sponsor/presenter of Senate Bill 1443. She subsequently introduces the bill and states her name and district for the record.
Kelly Anthon — Senator Ruchti refers to the bill sponsor as Senator Den Hartog; the sponsor is Lori Den Hartog, not in the expected member list, so no member ID applies.
Kelly Anthon — Votes aye on the motion; likely refers to Kelly Anthon, though the transcript says 'Anthony.'
Michael Cain — Michael Cain testified on behalf of ICRMP, identifying himself and explaining that ICRMP insures a large majority of the state’s peace officers. He said he proposed the amendment to address coverage concerns.
James Ruchti — Senator James Ruchti is identified and then asks whether officers would be covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti repeatedly raises and clarifies a question about the bill’s ICE provisions, asking whether law enforcement would be required to work with ICE or merely cooperate with it. The witness responds to and praises Ruchti’s framing of the issue, and later references Ruchti’s outreach to federal partners and the question he posed as the basis for the discussion.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti asks whether there are other examples in code where a county is required to enter into an MOU. Mr. Gregg responds that the bill would create a new process the sheriff’s office would have to go through.
James Ruchti — Senator Adams is called on to speak and then delivers a continuous floor statement about the motion. He clarifies that his analogy was meant to describe the state working with the federal government, not different divisions, and says he will not support the motion. He argues against tying the state too closely to the federal government because future administrations could change, frames the issue as a Tenth Amendment concern, and says he trusts local sheriffs more than the White House. He adds that voluntary cooperation with ICE appears to be working and concludes that the chamber should pump the brakes on the proposal, reaffirming that he will not support it. The final mention is a roll-call call of his name.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti questions the bill sponsor and director about how conditional release interacts with tolling of sentence time and the remaining sentence, including whether the provisions in subparagraphs 6 and 7 conflict. He follows up with a sentencing example to clarify how the bill would operate in practice, and the sponsor/director respond directly to his concerns, with later remarks continuing to reference his example and questions.
James Ruchti — Votes are called during the roll call.
Kieran Donahue / Sheriff Donahue — The transcript appears to transition to Sheriff Donahue, though the name is garbled.
Sheriff Donahue — Sheriff Donahue was welcomed to testify and identified himself as representing the Idaho Sheriffs' Association and Kootenai County.
Sheriff Donahue — He said he is sued individually under federal tort law when assisting the federal government and that his officers are also being sued.
Sheriff Donahue — Sheriff Donahue said more changes would be needed if the bill goes to the amending order.
Sheriff Donahue — The question asked Sheriff Donahue to explain how the bill could affect the separation of powers between sheriffs and county commissions.
Matt Clifford — Introduces himself as representing the Idaho Sheriffs' Association through the Ada County Sheriff's Office.
Seth — Seth is invited to introduce himself for the record, then begins his testimony by stating that he is speaking on behalf of a broader association of counties and raising concerns, referencing prior testimony by Mike Kane.
Ben Adams — Senator Ben Adams expresses support for the motion and says it is an important moment.
Ben Adams — Senator Adams is identified as the second on the motion for Senate Bill 1443 and later votes aye on the motion.
Bree Derek — Identified herself as the director of the Department of Correction.
Mike Maraglia — The chair introduces a virtual testifier named Mike Maraglia and then briefly confirms the witness’s name before testimony begins.
Mike Moralia — Mike Moralia, speaking for the Idaho Fraternal Order of Police, says the proposal is the wrong approach and argues it is not good for victims. He contends there is no way to ensure offenders serve time in a foreign country, warns that deported offenders can return or continue stalking victims from abroad, and cites Idaho cases where victims were re-victimized. Overall, he emphasizes accountability concerns and the danger the policy poses to victim safety.
Lori Hartog — Votes aye on the motion; likely refers to Lori Hartog, though the transcript says 'Dan Hartog.'
Treg Bernt — Provides closing remarks emphasizing victims' rights and the need to operationalize the bill carefully.
Treg Bernt — Makes the motion to send Senate Bill 1443 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Treg Bernt — The chair references Senator Taves as the motion maker.
Treg Bernt — Treg Bernt is referenced throughout a short committee sequence in which he moves to approve the minutes, is credited with seconding motions, briefly passes the gavel to his vice chair, and then introduces RS 33853 before yielding his time to Representative Bingham.
Treg Bernt — Senator Taves is mentioned as the seconder of a motion and then appears in the subsequent roll call, where members are being called and acknowledged as part of the same procedural vote process.