Ben Adams — Senator Adams was excused because he was not feeling well.
Ben Adams — Secretary McGrane asked for clarification that authority rests with the committee as a whole rather than only the chairs.
Yvonne Dunbar — Yvonne Dunbar introduced herself as the Chief Counsel for the Office of the Attorney General, repeating her identification shortly afterward.
Yvonne — Yvonne was brought in to answer questions about authority, contracts, and payments.
Brandon Mitchell — Representative Mitchell was referenced multiple times in the course of the same discussion, first as the member whose prior question was being revisited, then as the person who asked a good question about delegation and committee authority, and finally in connection with that same issue as part of the discussion with Elizabeth about the committee’s status and contract handling.
Brandon Mitchell — The speaker identifies the quilt on the left as being made by Representative Brandon Mitchell's mother-in-law.
Ms. Dunbar — Ms. Dunbar explained that the full committee retains authority over contract-related decisions and can delegate specific responsibilities as needed. She clarified that subcommittees should not make decisions unless authority has been delegated by the committee and must report back to it. She said her team could review contracts and assist with legal advice, and that the committee could either adopt a standing rule requiring legal review before signing contracts or decide on a contract-by-contract basis. She also noted that she could designate a single point of contact for legal review communications. Ms. Dunbar further stated that the committee may choose whomever it wants to sign contracts, and that once a contract is signed, delegated individuals would carry out the assigned tasks while the committee retains oversight. Finally, she added that the treasurer would need copies of all contracts to ensure timely, accurate invoice processing and payments.
Elizabeth Bowen — Cited as explaining that the body is not a legislative committee because it includes more than legislators.
Terry and team — Praised for their work on the committee's efforts.
Treasurer Ellsworth — Treasurer Ellsworth thanked the committee and explained that, based on prior experience and liability concerns, she prefers contracts to be approved by the full committee/board and signed by the designated co-chair or signer, with the contract reviewed by the committee before execution. She noted that working through these gray areas showed the value of clear committee involvement. She also referenced the treasurer’s office role in handling follow-up administration such as paying invoices and coordinating related tasks after contracts are signed.
Treasurer — Referenced as wanting contracts signed by the co-chairs after committee work is completed.
Jason Monks — The committee discusses contract approval and the process for having the contracts digitally signed, including who will sign them and how the legal review and approval workflow will proceed.
Curator Ellsworth — Curator Ellsworth explained the committee payment process: receipts or invoices submitted to his office are first reviewed with LSO to ensure they match committee action items, and payment is released only after the receipt or invoice has been verified and approval is given.
Bruce Skaug — Invited to respond or help with a motion.
Edward Hill — The committee discussed how to handle signed agreements and related questions procedurally. Secretary McGrane proposed that any agreements signed by the co-chairs be distributed to the Legislative Services Office and the Treasurer’s Office for record keeping and payment processing, with Representative Bruce seconding. Treasurer Ellsworth clarified that the motion was simply memorializing the existing process and suggested that any LSO questions be routed through the co-chairs. Secretary McGrane then amended the motion so that any questions would be referred to the co-chairs.
James Ruchti — Referenced as the person who should receive the contract when it is ready to be signed.
James Ruchti — Mentioned again in connection with receiving the contract for signature.
James Ruchti — The speaker says the contract should be sent to Senator Adams.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — The contract is to be provided to Senator Adams once ready.
James Ruchti — Thanked for helping with the shelves/racks and referenced in connection with the earlier 'go bag' vote.
Jim Guthrie — Noted as being online and able to see the update.
lady who watched the quilts being put up — A woman who came in to watch the quilts being put up is identified as the one on the right at the top, and it is noted that she also spoke with the press.
Soñia Galaviz — Representative Galaviz was noted as coming up to view the quilt display.
Hannah Lory Hine — Introduces herself as the State Historian with the Idaho State Historical Society and begins the federal/national report.
Chris Bruce — Representative Bruce moved to approve disbursement of grant award amounts for Power County, the City of Nampa, the City of Hayburn, and Jerome County, and the discussion continued with a note that two additional scored items still needed approval before the grants could be sent out.