Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Ward Engelking moves to adopt the committee report on Jennifer White and opens debate in support of it, then later closes debate and calls for adoption of the report.
James Ruchti — Called during roll call.
Tammy Nichols — Called during roll call.
Doug Ricks — Called during roll call, repeated in the transcript.
Doug Ricks — Recognized as joining the Senate during the vote.
Doug Ricks — Introduces Steve Zollinger from the gallery.
Todd Lakey — Identified as chairman of the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
Todd Lakey — Identified as chairman of the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
Todd Lakey — Chairman on the committee report.
Todd Lakey — Identified as Education Committee chairman.
Todd Lakey — Identified as Judiciary and Rules Committee chairman.
Todd Lakey — Chairman on the committee report.
Doug Okuniewicz — Senator Den Hartog makes a series of procedural unanimous-consent requests to move the Senate through the agenda: first to advance to the fifth order of business, then to have petitions and resolutions read by number, author, and title only while noting them as read at length, and later to advance to the eighth and then the 10th order of business.
Van Burtenshaw — Likely intended by 'Burton Shaw'; speaker is probably Senator Burtenshaw.
Jim Guthrie — Introduced a gallery guest, Jacqueline Taylor.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Likely intended by 'Sir Winter'; marked questionable.
Hannah Sturdivant — Introduced as a longtime acquaintance and former colleague on the Meridian Parks and Rec Commission.
Judy Boyle — Welcomed to the Senate this morning.
Mark Harris — Asks whether Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 is in the current order of business.
Daniel Foreman — Foreman is identified in the committee report as the chairman.
Hyatt Erstad — Hyatt Erstad is being reappointed to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and the speaker supports his confirmation by highlighting a long personal acquaintance with him and his family, his status as a sixth-generation Idahoan, his education from Carroll College, and his extensive leadership and service in insurance-related organizations and community groups such as United Way, Junior Achievement, and Red Cross Blood Services. The remarks conclude that he has the capacity to serve well on the board and ask for a confirmation vote.
Janice Folkerson — The committee considers the gubernatorial appointment of Janice Folkerson to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board and reports it favorably.
— Moves to adopt the committee report; likely a transcription error for a member name not clearly identifiable from context.
Ms. Fulkerson / Janice Folkerson — Ms. Fulkerson is being presented in support of reappointment to the Your Health Idaho board. She is described as the current board chair with more than 30 years of leadership experience in health care and social services, and as a valued Meridian/Idaho constituent who is well known and appreciated by the speaker.
— A procedural exchange at the close of debate includes a mis-transcribed senator name cue, followed by the recognition that there is no further discussion and debate is being closed.
Jennifer White — The speaker presents Jennifer White’s gubernatorial appointment for Executive Director of the Office of the State Board of Education and strongly recommends her for confirmation. The discussion praises her performance in the role, highlights her supportive family background, notes her education at Valley View High School, Willamette University, and the University of Washington School of Law, and emphasizes her current service and recognition as a Truman Scholar. The remarks conclude with a request that the committee vote to approve her confirmation.
Dave Lent — Listed as chairman on the committee report.
Dave Lent — Introduces members of Head Start in the gallery.
Jean Ann Baker — Jennifer White's 98-year-old grandmother, described as having taught kindergarten for 40 years.
James Woodward — Identified as Lieutenant Governor Jim Risch in the speaker's remarks.
James Woodward — Jennifer White worked in his office as chief of staff.
James Woodward — The transcript refers to the Senate adopting a committee report and moving to the appointment of Peter Kohler; no member is clearly identified as speaking in this excerpt.
James Woodward — The committee report is signed by Lent, Chairman.
Peter Kohler — The Senate considers Peter Kohler’s gubernatorial appointment to the Idaho State Board of Education. The discussion presents his background as a lifelong Idahoan from Parma who lives in Caldwell, outlines his education at the University of Idaho, Boise State University, and NNU, and notes his 21 years of service in the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel. It also highlights his extensive career in Idaho education, including more than 15 years in the Nampa School District and service as chief of staff in the Idaho State Department of Education, along with his work on several state boards and commissions. The remarks conclude by urging the Senate to confirm him to the State Board of Education.
Camille Blaylock — Senator Blaylock moves that the Senate adopt the committee report, opens debate on the motion regarding Peter Kohler's appointment, and later closes the debate on the same matter.
Lori Hartog — Moves that the Senate go at ease.
Lori Hartog — Requests unanimous consent for first-reading bills to be read by number, author, and title only.
Lori Hartog — Requests unanimous consent to advance to the 15th order of business.
C. Grow — Introduces Michael Sokolowski.
Alison Rabe — Senator Dan Hartog participated in a procedural motion to adjourn the Senate until 9:45 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, first moving the adjournment and then seconding the motion.
Ben Adams — Ben Adams is first called during roll call, and later he is referenced as having mentioned the upcoming restoration ceremony the previous day.
Ben Adams — Introduces Sebastian Griffin, a Nampa City Councilman.
Ben Adams — Gave an announcement reminding senators to attend at 10:30 Friday to say goodbye to the Liberty Bell.
Kelly Anthon — Called during roll call.
Treg Bernt — Likely the intended name in the roll call; marked as questionable.
Carrie Semmelroth — Carrie Semmelroth was called during roll call; the transcription of her name is uncertain in both mentions.
Carrie Semmelroth — Likely intended by 'Senator Semaroff'; marked questionable.
Carrie Semmelroth — Senator Ward Engelking speaks in strong support of Hyatt Erstad’s reappointment, sharing a personal connection to Hyatt and his family and noting Hyatt’s Idaho roots. He then closes the debate on the nomination, wrapping up the confirmation discussion.
Christy Zito — Christy Zito is repeatedly mentioned in a short transcript segment through several likely misrecognized variants of her name, including 'Shippee,' 'Cedo,' 'Chippy/Chipie,' and 'Senator Shippey.' The discussion appears to center on identifying or referring to the same member rather than separate substantive topics.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Likely intended by 'Wardingle King' in the next section of roll call.