Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 71 Mar 23rd, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Soñia Galaviz — Referenced as the member from District 9 who shares constituents affected by the bill.
  • Edward Hill — Debated in favor of the bill, arguing the funds are dedicated funds Idahoans have already paid.
  • Edward Hill — Continued arguing in favor of keeping the funds for hunting and fishing efforts.
  • Edward Hill — Closed debate with comments supporting wolf control and joking that the only good wolf is in the controller's office.
  • Edward Hill — Explained that wolf management is constrained by federal decisions and described the enhancement amounts in the budget.
  • Edward Hill — Argued the budget is not really increasing much because one-time items are removed and then restored.
  • Edward Hill — Identified as 'Gentleman 24' in the transcript and speaking on Senate Bill 1387.
  • Edward Hill — Identified as 'Gentleman 29' in the transcript and speaking on Senate Bill 1388.
  • Heather Scott — Heather Scott debated the bill and focused on the $200,000 wolf depredation response and control funding, arguing that the money is specifically allocated to enhance wolf control and would benefit Idaho by protecting wild ungulates and domestic animals.
  • Brent Crane — A pair was reported involving Crane voting aye.
  • Alan Hodges — Identified as someone responsible for getting the bill started after losing a daughter.
  • Codi Galloway — A member is called on during the voting process; likely a vote-change or procedural call.
  • Dustin Manwaring — A legislator from District 7 spoke in favor of the bill, saying it would encourage people to work and keep benefits.
  • Dale Hawkins — Named as chairman of the House Education Committee.
  • Ron Mendive — Named as chairman of the House Resources and Conservation Committee.
  • David Cannon — Named as chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.
  • Brooke Green — Named as chairman of the House State Affairs Committee.
  • Joe Palmer — Identified as Chairman on the Transportation and Defense Committee report.
  • speaker's wife — The speaker describes riding with his wife, saying they often go riding together to gather cattle or for pleasure, and adds that he got her to go with him when they went out to help gather missing cattle.
  • Mike Moyle — Likely the speaker requesting unanimous consent; transcript garbles the name/title.
  • John Gannon — Named as seconding the motion to approve the journal.