Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 32 Feb 12th, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • — Unclear name in roll call; transcription is questionable.
  • Christy Zito — During roll call, Christy Zito is mentioned twice in the transcript under different transcription variants ('Blaylock' and 'Cedo'), indicating repeated name-calling/attendance references in the same procedural segment.
  • Camille Blaylock — Called during roll call and answered present.
  • Brandon Shippy — During roll call, Brandon Shippy was called, initially mis-transcribed as 'Burton Shaw?,' and then answered 'Here,' confirming his উপস্থিত presence. His surname was repeated again as part of the same roll call sequence.
  • Cindy Carlson — Called during roll call.
  • Kevin Cook — Called during roll call.
  • Lori Hartog — Likely intended by 'Tinhartog' in roll call.
  • Lori Hartog — Called during roll call, transcribed as 'Thanorden' earlier and 'Den Hartog' here.
  • Lori Hartog — Recognized by the chair as Senator Den Hartog and requested a Senate privilege.
  • Lori Hartog — Requests unanimous consent to advance to the sixth order of business.
  • Lori Hartog — Requests the Senate go at ease.
  • Daniel Foreman — Called during roll call.
  • Daniel Foreman — Senator Foreman is identified as the committee chairman in the report line, indicating his role in presenting the appointment report.
  • Daniel Foreman — Senator Foreman introduced and supported the committee report recommending confirmation of Senator Todd Lakey’s appointment, moved to adopt the report, spoke in favor of Lakey by referencing their work together on committees and Lakey’s mentorship and leadership, and then closed debate on the motion.
  • Codi Galloway — Called during roll call.
  • C. Grow — Likely intended by 'Grove' in roll call.
  • Jim Guthrie — Called during roll call.
  • Jim Guthrie — Called during roll call.
  • Jim Guthrie — Identified as chairman of the State Affairs Committee.
  • Phil Hart — Called during roll call.
  • Todd Lakey — Called during roll call.
  • Todd Lakey — Identified as chairman of the Judiciary and Rules Committee in the journal report.
  • Todd Lakey — The Senate considered and confirmed the gubernatorial appointment of Senator Todd Lakey to the State Insurance Fund Board. The discussion introduced the appointment, noted the term dates, and then offered a detailed endorsement of Lakey’s qualifications, including his long Senate service, education, military legal background, extensive civic and party leadership, and current committee leadership. Speakers praised his analytical ability, fairness, mentorship, and overall suitability for the board, concluding with a recommendation for confirmation and adoption of the committee report.
  • Brian Lenney — Called during roll call, transcribed as 'Lennie.'
  • Tammy Nichols — Likely intended by 'Nickles' in roll call.
  • Alison Rabe — During roll call, Alison Rabe was mentioned twice in quick succession, first as 'Robbie' and then as 'Rabe,' indicating the member was being identified or called for attendance.
  • Doug Ricks — Doug Ricks is called during roll call, appearing as 'Ricks' in the transcript.
  • Doug Ricks — Doug Ricks was recognized and then introduced a group of BYU-Idaho students visiting the Senate.
  • Doug Ricks — Placed second in the go-kart racing event.
  • James Ruchti — James Ruchti is mentioned during roll call, first as 'Rukti' and then correctly as 'Ruchti,' indicating the same member being called/identified.
  • Carrie Semmelroth — Carrie Semmelroth is called during roll call, with her name appearing in two near-consecutive mentions as part of the same attendance check.
  • Carrie Semmelroth — The transcript appears to misidentify the senator in the debate-opening line for the motion to adopt; the name is unclear or likely incorrect, but the speaker is opening debate on the motion.
  • Ron Taylor — Likely intended by 'Taylor' in roll call.
  • — Unclear name in roll call; transcription is questionable.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Called during roll call.
  • Melissa Wintrow — Called during roll call.
  • Melissa Wintrow — Introduced a constituent named Bob in the gallery.
  • Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow moves to adopt the committee report, then opens debate on the motion regarding Kevin Settles’ confirmation/reappointment, and later closes the debate before the vote proceeds.
  • James Woodward — Called during roll call.
  • Glenneda Zuiderveld — Called during roll call, transcribed as 'Ciderveld.'
  • Julie VanOrden — Identified as chair of the Health and Welfare Committee.
  • Ilana Rubel — A series of procedural remarks in which the transcript likely misidentifies Senator Den Hartog as the speaker. Across this segment, the senator is associated with motions and requests including a procedural motion, a unanimous consent request, and a motion to return to the 10th order and go at ease.
  • Phil McGrane — Introduced as the special guest speaker and Idaho Secretary of State.
  • Secretary McGrane — Thanked for his remarks; likely refers to Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane.
  • Dr. Karen Cabell — The committee discusses Dr. Karen Cabell’s gubernatorial appointment to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, emphasizing that she is a qualified appointee from Post Falls with extensive health care and physician leadership experience. Her background as chief physician executive at Kootenai Health, board certification in internal medicine, collaborative practice and care-model expertise, and years of residence in Idaho are highlighted, along with personal details about her family and her willingness to serve. The segment concludes with adoption of the report, confirming her appointment.
  • Robert Cuyo — The committee discusses Robert Cuyo’s gubernatorial appointment to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board. Members note that he is already a current board member from Pocatello and clarify whether this is a new or additional appointment. His background is summarized, including about 20 years of work with a hospital cooperative, experience with hospitals and rural communities, and his educational credentials, including a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in health care administration, before debate on the appointment closes.
  • Kevin Settles — The committee discusses the gubernatorial appointment of Kevin Settles to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board and reports the appointment out of committee for Senate confirmation.
  • Tommy Ellage — Introduced as a constituent working on legislation regarding animals and present in the Senate Gallery.
  • Van Burtenshaw — Likely the intended name in the roll call, though transcribed as 'Burnt.'
  • Carl Bjerke — Called during roll call, transcribed as 'Beerke 5.'