Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 59 Mar 11th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Bruce Skaug — Bruce Skaug is referenced repeatedly in the opening procedural portion of the meeting, first in a motion to approve the journal and then as chairman in subsequent committee-related reporting, including enrolled bills and the Judiciary, Rules and Administration committee.
  • Bruce Skaug — Bruce Skaug apologized for reading during debate, then explained that the bill intentionally uses singular 'parent' language so schools only need to notify one parent rather than both in divorce situations, and finally defended the bill’s constitutionality by noting that similar bills had been challenged in federal court and upheld.
  • Bruce Skaug — Identified as chairman of the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
  • John Gannon — Seconded the motion to approve the journal.
  • Jerald Raymond — Likely the chairman referred to as 'Raymond, Chairman.'
  • Dori Healey — Likely the chairman name garbled as 'Vanderata/Vanderwaffe'; kept questionable.
  • David Cannon — Likely the chairman of Revenue and Taxation.
  • David Cannon — Identified as chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.
  • Vito Barbieri — Likely the chairman of Environment, Energy and Technology.
  • Christy Zito — Senator Den Hartog is identified as having carried House Bill 71 in the Senate.
  • Chloe Cole — Chloe Cole is cited as an example of a girl who underwent sex transition and later had her healthy breasts removed at age 15; she was also noted as having spoken in the building about her experience.
  • Barbara Ehardt — Likely the 'Lady from 18' who is recognized to debate against the bill and raise procedural concerns.
  • Jordan Redman — Likely the 'gentleman from 9' recognized to debate in favor.
  • Jordan Redman — Referenced as the gentleman from 9 who used the term 'parents.'
  • Jordan Redman — Noted as having voted in favor of House Bill 822.
  • Jordan Redman — Likely the member referred to as 'John 22' / 'Gentleman from 22' in the procedural exchange, though the transcript is unclear.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Likely the 'gentleman, 17' recognized to debate against the bill.
  • Richard Cheatum — Richard Cheatum responds to concerns about the bill’s interpretation, arguing that its severability clause shows the paragraphs have distinct meaning and that the bill would not apply in the hypothetical situation raised. He then directs attention to the minority report on House Bill 822, continuing the discussion of the bill’s implications and related concerns.
  • Jack Nelsen — Referenced as 'the good gentleman from 9' for pointing out relevant portions of the bill.
  • Mark Sauter — Called during the vote check.
  • Van Burtenshaw — Called during the vote check; transcript renders the name as 'Pawanka,' likely a transcription error.
  • — Referenced as someone who often asks about the speaker's father.
  • — Expressed disappointment with the vote and emphasized the need for procedural fairness.
  • James Holtzclaw — Identified as chairman of the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee, which will not meet on Wednesday, March 11th.
  • Dale Hawkins — Identified as chairman of the House Resources and Conservation Committee.
  • John Woude — Identified as chairman of the House Health and Welfare Committee; transcription appears to render the name as Vander Woude.
  • Brent Crane — Identified as chairman of the House State Affairs Committee.
  • Jeff Ehlers — Identified as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee; transcription renders the name as Ehlers.
  • Heather Scott — Likely the member referred to as 'gentleman from 18' who seconded the motion, though the transcript is not explicit.