Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 66 Mar 18th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Judy Boyle — Named during roll call as present.
  • Judy Boyle — Referred to as the lady from 18 and seconded the motion.
  • David Cannon — Named during roll call as present.
  • David Cannon — Announced as chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee and House State Affairs Committee meeting.
  • Steve Miller — Named during roll call as present.
  • Steve Miller — Called during the roll call after recess.
  • Chaplain Tom Doherty — Identified as delivering the prayer.
  • Colin Chu of Timberline High School — Identified as providing the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • John Gannon — Seconded the motion to approve the House Journal.
  • John Gannon — Called during the roll call after recess; likely Representative John Gannon.
  • John Gannon — John Gannon is called out during the roll-call voting process as the clerk locks the machine and reports the vote.
  • Heather Scott — Representative Scott was addressed in the exchange and responded about discussions with counties and the GEM plan.
  • Heather Scott — The member declares a personal connection to law enforcement and says she stands with LEOs and their families.
  • Dale Hawkins — Dale Hawkins argued at length that allowing cities to join the state insurance pool would not materially harm the pool because participation is voluntary and the risk of adverse selection is overstated. He compared state pool increases with larger private-market increases, noted that private insurance commissions can create significant long-term cost differences, and said he had explained these savings to teachers and superintendents. He emphasized that insurance costs fluctuate year to year, that a larger self-funded pool has better data and can steer members to lower-cost care, and that the plan benefits both cities and the state. He concluded by warning that only higher-risk cities would likely join, which would raise costs for state employees, and urged a no vote to prevent that outcome.
  • Dale Hawkins — The transcript appears to contain a garbled reference to 'Boyle' and then records votes by Stone and Harris; Harris is likely Senator Mark Harris, who voted nay.
  • Dale Hawkins — Announced as chairman of the House Education Committee meeting.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The floor is recognized for debate against the bill.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The transcript identifies the next speaker as the gentleman from District 3, who is about to speak on House Bill 915.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The gentleman from District 3 speaks in support of the bill and explains the changes made after earlier concerns.
  • Charlie Shepherd — A member from District 7 speaks in strong support of the bill.
  • Charlie Shepherd — A member from District 22 rises on privilege to clarify that the recess bill applies only to children through eighth grade.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The same member from District 22 continues the privilege motion before House Bill 916.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The sponsor from District 3 presents House Bill 916.
  • Charlie Shepherd — A member from District 30 asks the sponsor a question about the bill's referral path.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The sponsor from District 3 answers the question about the removed scoring rubric requirement.
  • Charlie Shepherd — A member from District 18 asks for reassurance that the committee will include minority representation.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The sponsor from District 3 assures the member from District 18 that minority representation will be included.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The transcript appears to refer to the 'gentleman from District 13,' likely Representative Charlie Shepherd, who is recognized to present the bill.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Identified only by district as the gentleman from 22, who moved to adjourn.
  • — The speaker is referenced as someone who might chastise the member for giving a real opinion.
  • — The Speaker is again referenced in the closing remarks.
  • — The Speaker presides over the vote result and recognition of the next speaker.
  • — The Speaker handles the unanimous consent request and advances the House to announcements.
  • — Makes an announcement about a March Madness pool and explains entry details.
  • — Referenced as having sent the email with details.
  • — Recognizes the gentleman from 22 and responds to the procedural inquiry.
  • — Raises a point of order/personal privilege concerning illegal gambling.
  • — The Speaker is addressed during the motion to recess.
  • — Likely the member from 18 responding in support of the motion; exact identity unclear.
  • — Puts the recess motion to a vote and announces passage.
  • — Announces the vote count after the roll call and returns the House to business.
  • Clint Hostetler — Recorded as voting aye.
  • Clint Hostetler — Clint Hostetler is recorded as voting nay.
  • Clint Hostetler — Recorded as voting nay on House Bill 906.
  • Clint Hostetler — Recorded as voting nay on House Bill 909.
  • Clint Hostetler — Recorded as voting nay.
  • Clint Hostetler — The speaker begins to reference a good friend from District 25, but the name is truncated and not fully identifiable from this section.
  • Jerald Raymond — Identified as chairman of House Agricultural Affairs Committee.
  • Jerald Raymond — Named as chairman on the Agricultural Affairs Committee report.
  • Vito Barbieri — Identified as chairman of House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee.