Ethan Cowell of Bonner's Ferry High School — Ethan Cowell is identified as providing the Pledge of Allegiance.
John Gannon — Gannon is identified as seconding the motion to approve the journal.
Isabel Trinidad — Isabel Trinidad introduces herself on behalf of the pages and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
Isabel Trinidad — Isabel Trinidad, a senior at Cortalane Charter Academy sponsored by Representative Mendive, was introduced as planning to join the Army as an E-3 and eventually become a nurse. She said she wants to travel, settle down with her boyfriend, and enjoys spending time outdoors, reading the Bible, and listening to music. She described the best part of being a page as meeting many people and experiencing something different from normal life. Her background also included playing soccer, singing, playing the trumpet, guitar, and ukulele, and being Puerto Rican.
Izzy — Izzy is said to have forgotten a name tag and is to be called Paige for the rest of the day.
Jaron Crane — Referenced as one of two Cranes, with the speaker complaining about not being able to tell them apart.
Jaron Crane — Chairman for the House State Affairs Committee announcement.
Josh Tanner — Referenced as one of two Tanners, with the speaker asking why names or district numbers are not on items.
Josh Tanner — Named as one of Conrad's sponsors.
Josh Tanner — The good gentleman from 22 requests unanimous consent that the remaining bills on the Third Reading Calendar hold their place one legislative day.
Josh Tanner — The good gentleman from 7 makes a personal announcement about his wife and children in the gallery.
Josh Tanner — The good gentleman from 13 says he has tickets for the girls' state basketball tournament.
Josh Tanner — The good gentleman from 22 moves to adjourn until Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Jordan Redman — Mentioned approvingly in the banter as 'Representative Redman.'
Jordan Redman — Chairman for the House Business Committee announcement.
Rod Furniss — Rod Furniss is jokingly teased over having candy in his office, with multiple remarks escalating the same playful exchange about who has the best candy.
Rod Furniss — Named as Paisley Hall's sponsor.
Ron Mendive — Referenced in the ongoing discussion, likely as the sponsor of a page being introduced later.
Ron Mendive — Named as the sponsor of Gabrielle Hill.
Ron Mendive — Named as Gabrielle Hill's sponsor.
Ron Mendive — Named as Isabel Trinidad's sponsor.
Ron Mendive — Chairman for the House Resources and Conservation Committee announcement.
Gabrielle Hill — Gabrielle Hill is introduced as a page sponsored by Representative Mendive and described as a senior at Cordillane Charter Academy who is graduating in May. She plans to attend nursing school and continue into midwifery, and also mentioned wanting to skydive. The introduction also notes her interests and activities, including dancing (swing, tap, and ballet), reading, and hiking, with dance beginning at age five. She said she was encouraged to serve as a page and that the best part of the experience was meeting people. She is also identified as a dual credit student representing North Idaho College, with a favorite page duty of handing out calendars.
Conrad Furch — Conrad Furch is introduced as a tall page sponsored by Representatives Tanner and Green. He is homeschooled, lives in Eagle, is graduating in May, and plans to attend Covenant College in Georgia to major in business. He enjoys skiing, playing piano, traveling, and spending time with friends, and recently went hiking in Nevada with friends. He applied to be a page to learn how the legislature works and meet new people, and said the best part of being a page was the people he met. He was also noted as being able to ride a unicycle.
Brooke Green — Named as one of Conrad's sponsors.
Paisley Hall — Paisley Hall is introduced as a page sponsored by Representative Furniss and a senior at Rigby High School. She continues with why she applied to be a page and shares a personal goal of visiting all 50 states and territories, noting she has already been to 14.
Bliss — Paisley's best friend who was a page last year and influenced her decision to apply.
Ethan — Introduces the next page, Ethan Cole.
Ethan Cole — Introduced as a page sponsored by Representative McCann; he plans to attend the University of Idaho for agricultural biotech and shares his interests and page experience.
Lori McCann — Named as Ethan Cole's sponsor.
Charlie Shepherd — Likely the 'Representative Souder' reference was intended to be Representative Shepherd; he is said to have helped recruit Ethan.
Charlie Shepherd — The committee report is attributed to 'Schog, Chairman,' likely referring to Chairman Shepherd, though the transcription is unclear.
Charlie Shepherd — The good gentleman from 14 announces a whiteboard session for the budget process at 3 o'clock today.
Caitlin Clark — Caitlin Clark is introduced as a page sponsored by Representative Raymond. She shares that she plans to serve a mission and then attend BYU-Idaho to study agribusiness. She also describes her interests, including listening to music, reading, and spending time with friends and family, explains why she applied to be a page, notes her agricultural background, and says the best part of being a page has been interacting with everyone.
Jerald Raymond — Representative Jerald Raymond is identified as the sponsor for Caitlin Clark in the discussion.
Jerald Raymond — Named as chairman of the Agricultural Affairs Committee report.
Kyle Willey — Kyle Willey is introduced as a page sponsored by Representative Vice Winger. In his introduction, he explains that he applied to be a page after touring the Capitol with FFA, shares that he is interested in traveling and would like to visit places such as South America or Spain, and notes that he is a lifeguard at Terrace Lakes. The introduction also includes a personal detail that he is being adopted in April or May.
Creighton Barker — Creighton Barker is introduced as a page sponsored by Representative Shirts. He shares that he plans to attend the University of Idaho for agribusiness, explains that he applied to be a page because it seemed fun and a good way to make connections, and says the best part of the experience was the people. The introduction also includes a few personal details, such as his love of Dr. Pepper and that he was homecoming king at New Plymouth.
John Shirts — Named as Creighton Barker's sponsor.
Joe Palmer — A speaker appears to reference Palmer in a joking or unclear remark about a tie.
Joe Palmer — Named as chairman of the Transportation and Defense Committee report.
Joe Palmer — Named as chairman of the committee returning House Bill 688 for re-referral.
Mark Harris — A speaker appears to reference Harris in the same unclear remark.
Brent Crane — Named as chairman of the State Affairs Committee report.
Dale Hawkins — Dale Hawkins is identified as chairman during committee report proceedings, including the Education Committee report and the committee’s return of House Joint Resolution 9 for re-referral.
Dale Hawkins — Chairman for the House Education Committee announcement.
Judy Boyle — Representative Judy Boyle participates in a sustained discussion about campaign finance handling. She explains that campaign expenses can be reimbursed from a campaign account and gives examples, then clarifies that a personal loan to a campaign account is acceptable if properly deposited and certified within seven days. The exchange also covers whether bank information must be publicly disclosed, with Boyle saying it can be kept private through the Secretary of State’s process while still maintaining transparency. The discussion continues with questions about whether separate accounts are needed and what the good lady from District 6 is trying to accomplish, and Boyle concludes by saying she likes the idea and supports the general intent of the bill.
Soñia Galaviz — The member questions whether the bill would prohibit keeping campaign cash outside a checking account and whether recording a cash donation and placing it in a money bag satisfies the requirement to have funds in the account. The response explains that cash is acceptable if it is properly reported, and that the seven-day period is simply a grace period to deposit funds into the campaign account. The discussion then turns to self-loans, with concern that a candidate could report a loan without actually depositing the money, creating a misleading public balance. The bill’s sponsor clarifies that the intent is to prevent reporting loans that are not actually placed in the account and to ensure transparency and accurate reporting.
Soñia Galaviz — The good lady from 9 speaks and says, 'Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am here.'
Soñia Galaviz — The good lady from 9 requests unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of House Bill 620 and explains the bill's purpose.