Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 8 Jan 19th, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Tammy Nichols — Called during roll call.
  • — Called during roll call; exact identity is unclear.
  • Rob Beiswenger — Called during roll call; transcription reads 'Robby,' which is uncertain.
  • Doug Ricks — Doug Ricks was called during roll call, with the mention repeated in the following section as part of the same roll call sequence.
  • James Ruchti — Called during roll call; transcription reads 'Rucks.'
  • Carrie Semmelroth — Called during roll call; transcription reads 'Rutte.'
  • Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy was called during roll call, with his name transcribed as 'Shippee'; the mention is repeated in the following section as part of the same roll call sequence.
  • Ron Taylor — Ron Taylor was called during roll call, with the mention repeated in the following section as part of the same roll call sequence.
  • — Called during roll call; exact identity is unclear.
  • Julie VanOrden — Julie VanOrden was called during roll call; the mention is repeated in the transcript without any additional discussion.
  • Julie VanOrden — A procedural exchange ensured that Senator Julie VanOrden would be counted present in the 15th order of business, and the record was clarified to show that she was present that day.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — During roll call, Janie Ward-Engelking’s name is called and then confirmed as present, though the transcription is uncertain in both instances.
  • Melissa Wintrow — Called during roll call; transcription reads 'Winchrow.'
  • Melissa Wintrow — Melissa Wintrow was called on, then moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:30 a.m. on January 20, 2026, and subsequently seconded the motion, completing the adjournment action.
  • James Woodward — Called during roll call.
  • James Woodward — Announced a presentation on sound money in the Jefferson Room at 12:30 with lunch provided.
  • — Called during roll call; exact identity is unclear.
  • — Called during roll call; exact identity is unclear.
  • — Called during roll call; exact identity is unclear.
  • Jenny J. Gosch — A constituent in the gallery who was asked to stand and was welcomed by the senator.
  • Sasha Sereniel — Sasha Sereniel is introduced as a senior at Centennial Baptist in Caldwell whose family lives in the district. She plans to attend Boise State University and pursue a career as a physician's assistant, and her senior project involved working through a cookbook, with items reportedly brought to the Capitol.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Announced that the majority party would caucus immediately following the floor session and noted there were further introductions or announcements in miscellaneous business.
  • Van Burtenshaw — Marked present during roll call.
  • Cindy Carlson — Called during roll call.
  • Kevin Cook — Kevin Cook was called during roll call.
  • Doug Okuniewicz — The transcript repeatedly references Senator Den Hartog in a way that appears uncertain or misspelled, including during roll call and later procedural/floor references. The mentions cluster around the same identification issue, with the transcript variously reading 'Den Hartog' and 'Denhardtog,' suggesting the same member is being referred to despite transcription inconsistencies.
  • Shawn Dygert — Likely intended by 'Shaw' in the roll call list.
  • Daniel Foreman — Called during roll call.
  • Codi Galloway — Called during roll call.
  • C. Grow — Called during roll call.
  • Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie was called during roll call, with the mention repeated in the following section.
  • Mark Harris — Called during roll call.
  • — Called during roll call; exact identity is unclear.
  • James Petzke — Likely intended by 'Cole' in the roll call list, though uncertain.
  • Todd Lakey — Called during roll call.
  • Todd Lakey — Identified as chairman in the committee report.
  • Brian Lenney — Called during roll call; transcription reads 'Lenny.'
  • Dave Lent — Called during roll call.
  • Dave Lent — Recognized for an introduction.
  • Kelly Anthon — Marked present during roll call.
  • Treg Bernt — Marked present during roll call.
  • Treg Bernt — Senator Treg Bernt was recognized by the President and briefly spoke on the floor, thanking the President for the introduction and indicating he had a question; the exchange also included introducing a constituent in the gallery and asking the chamber to welcome her.
  • Carl Bjerke — Carl Bjerke was called during roll call.
  • Camille Blaylock — Called during roll call.
  • Ben Adams — Called during roll call.
  • Ben Adams — Introduced Sasha Sereniel and asked the chamber to welcome her.