Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 25 Feb 5th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Chaplain Tom Doherty — Chaplain Tom Doherty is introduced to give the prayer.
  • House page Kyle Willey of Garden Valley High School — Kyle Willey is identified as the House page providing the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Kyle Willey — Kyle Willey is again identified as the House page providing the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • John Gannon — Gannon is listed as seconding the motion to approve the journal.
  • Joe Palmer — Joe Palmer is identified as the chairman of the Transportation and Defense Committee report.
  • David Cannon — Cannon is identified as chairman of the Revenue and Taxation Committee report in the prior sentence.
  • David Cannon — Named as chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee, which will not meet Friday, February 6.
  • Bruce Skaug — 'Crane Chairman' appears to be a transcription error; the context suggests a committee chair, but the exact member is uncertain. Kept as 'Crane' because no clear match is available.
  • Bruce Skaug — Named as chairman of the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
  • Dale Hawkins — Hawkins is identified as chairman of the Education Committee report.
  • Dale Hawkins — Named as chairman of the House Education Committee, which will not meet Friday, February 6.
  • Jordan Redman — A member from district/seat 28 is addressed as having trouble hearing the speaker; the exact identity is uncertain, but the seat reference suggests a legislator is being directly addressed.
  • Jordan Redman — The speaker refers to 'good gentleman, 24,' indicating Rep. Jordan Redman as the next speaker in debate.
  • Jordan Redman — Named as chairman of the House Business Committee.
  • Christian wedding venue owner in Coeur d'Alene — Referenced as a witness who testified at a public hearing about the impact of the ordinances.
  • Christian wedding venue owner — Described as having testified that a prosecutor threatened to shut the business down over refusal to perform same-sex weddings.
  • Treasure Valley woman with a photography business — Described as being approached to photograph an event and feeling it would violate her religious beliefs.
  • Mayor of Sandpoint — Referenced as having testified about confusion caused by the city's SOGI ordinance.
  • woman who testified in committee — Described as reporting a naked man in the showers, calling the sheriff, and being distressed because of prior sexual victimization.
  • Ilana Rubel — Rep. Ilana Rubel is introduced as the next speaker and then begins debate, questioning the claim that Idaho businesses were hindered by NDOs.
  • owner of the Hitching Post — The committee discussion about the Hitching Post case centers on the owner’s testimony. The speaker first references examining the case with the owner of the Hitching Post, then continues by noting that the owner admitted Alliance Defending Freedom contacted him after the gay marriage case ended, indicating the issue was being discussed in that broader legal context.
  • Josh Tanner — The gentleman from 11 spoke in favor of the bill and argued that the Civil Rights Act already protects against discrimination.
  • John Shirts — The gentleman from 1 rose in opposition to the bill, arguing it is overreach and a threat to local control.
  • John Shirts — A representative from District 19 is referenced as being incorrect about the history of the hitching post.
  • email reporter / lady who reported it — The speaker referred to the person who reported the incident by email and said he did not contact her directly.
  • Cornel Rasor — The gentleman from 28 rose in opposition to the bill.
  • Dori Healey — The good lady from 16 spoke against the bill and introduced examples of cities making local governance decisions.
  • Mike Moyle — The chair objected to reading a speech on the floor and instructed the speaker to continue debating extemporaneously.
  • Brooke Green — Referenced as the colleague whose comments were being underscored; likely Representative Brooke Green, though not explicitly named in the text.
  • Charlie Shepherd — A member from District 30 is recognized for personal privilege and introduces a constituent.
  • Grayson Stone — Introduces himself and gives an update about Dawn, saying nothing has been fully diagnosed and that he is in Arizona.
  • James Holtzclaw — Named as chairman of the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee.
  • Ron Mendive — Named as chairman of the House Resources and Conservation Committee.
  • John Woude — Named as chairman of the House Health and Welfare Committee, which will not meet Friday, February 6.
  • James Petzke — A gentleman from District 22 moves to adjourn.
  • Stephanie Mickelsen — A lady from District 18 seconds the adjournment motion.