Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 23 Feb 3rd, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Tom Doherty — Identified as the chaplain giving the prayer.
  • Gabrielle Hill — Identified as providing the Pledge of Allegiance from Cordillane Charter Academy.
  • John Gannon — Named as seconding the motion to approve the journal.
  • Pastor John Padula — Announced as participating in a church service at 6 p.m. in the Lincoln Auditorium.
  • United Way of Southeast Idaho — Audience members from United Way of Southeast Idaho were introduced to the House/chamber.
  • Shantae Bloxham — Shantae Bloxham is introduced to the gallery as the executive director of United Way of Southeast Idaho.
  • Teneal Call — Teneal Call is introduced as accompanying Shantae Bloxham.
  • Olivia George — Olivia George was introduced as an Idaho State University intern accompanying the United Way visitors.
  • Julie Hill — Introduced as a constituent from Lava Hot Springs.
  • Megan Rowe — Introduced as a constituent from Lava Hot Springs.
  • Deborah Palmer — Introduced as a visitor from Georgia and identified as the speaker's mother, as well as a Republican secretary in White County and Georgia's 9th District.
  • Ron Mendive — Named as chairman of the House Resources and Conservation Committee.
  • Dale Hawkins — Named as chairman of the House Education Committee.
  • John Woude — Named as chairman of the House Health and Welfare Committee; the transcript appears to say 'Vanderwata,' which is likely Vander Woude.
  • David Cannon — Named as chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.
  • Brent Crane — Brent Crane is announced as the chairman of the House State Affairs Committee.