Mark Harris — Senator Harris is first noted as having arrived during the 11th order, and shortly afterward is asked to come forward and chair the Committee of the Whole Senate.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion on the amendment.
Mark Harris — Senator Harris presented the committee report to the full Senate and then moved its adoption, advancing the report through the chamber’s consideration.
Mark Harris — Requested unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of Senate Bill 1391.
Mark Harris — Opened debate on Senate Bill 1391 and explained that the bill fixes an unintended restriction on publicly employed land surveyors.
Mark Harris — Recognized to close debate after debate was opened and no further debate was offered.
Mark Harris — Closed debate on Senate Bill 1391 and moved the chamber to a roll call vote.
Mark Harris — Included in the roll call vote list.
Mark Harris — Likely the senator referred to as 'Senator Robbie' in the transcript; asked unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of House Bill 727.
Mark Harris — Opened debate on House Bill 727 and framed it as a child-protection measure.
Mark Harris — Referenced as the senator from 16 whose comments were being appreciated.
Jim Guthrie — Recognized as being present at the 12th order.
Jim Guthrie — Called during roll call on Senate Bill 1294.
Jim Guthrie — Explained his no vote, saying cities remained opposed despite amendments.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie responds to the housing bill debate by arguing that the issue is not just the property rights of developers or new housing proponents, but also the property rights of existing and neighboring landowners. He says those owners have rights too and suggests regulations are necessary to prevent incompatible uses, such as feedlots or hog farms near subdivisions or schools.
Jim Guthrie — Recorded as voting aye.
Jim Guthrie — Recorded as voting no.
Ilana Rubel — Announced the Senate would advance to the 14th order of business for consideration of the general calendar.
Rick and Sherry Montandon and their three daughters — Introduced from the gallery as guests of the Senate.
Ella Lukengay and her husband — Introduced as a former page who has been working in the Utah legislature and is returning to the Senate with her husband.
Samuel — Introduced as Senator Shippey's son, present in the gallery.
Van Burtenshaw — Senator Den Hartog seconded motions related to the amendment and correction to title, while Senator Van Burtenshaw moved the amendment to Section 1 of House Bill 678 and later closed debate on that amendment.
Van Burtenshaw — Senator Burt/Burtenshaw stated he would vote no on the bill, indicating opposition because he does not view it as a silver bullet for affordability and believes land prices are the real underlying issue.
Charlie Shepherd — Senator Taves repeatedly moved that, when the committee rises, it report House Bills 684, 561, and 860 back as amended without recommendation, and then moved that the committee rise and report.
Charlie Shepherd — Recorded as voting aye.
Charlie Shepherd — The speaker repeatedly references the District 13 senator’s earlier remarks, praising them as insightful and agreeing with their point that the legislation does not go far enough. The senator is credited with making strong comments about the bill and technology, including the idea that companies can already identify minors precisely.
Lori Hartog — Senator Den Hartog made a series of unanimous-consent requests to hold several Senate bills on the calendar: SB 1264 until March 25, SB 1362 for one legislative day, and SB 1356 on the calendar, followed by a request to hold SB 1356 for one legislative day.
Lori Hartog — Recorded as voting aye.
Codi Galloway — Senator Codi Galloway handled the floor action on Senate Bill 1294: she requested unanimous consent to dispense with further reading, opened debate by describing it as a constituent bill about hearing screenings, later closed debate, and the chamber then proceeded to roll call on final passage of the bill.
Codi Galloway — Senator Codi Galloway speaks in support of the bill, using her own family background to illustrate the housing challenges facing young people and families in Idaho. She argues that housing is no longer affordable for many returning to their communities and says the bill is a step in the right direction to help bridge that gap and create more attainable opportunities for families.
Codi Galloway — Requested to declare a Rule 39H and explain it, then was told that declarations are made at this time, not during the vote.
Codi Galloway — Explained that her 23-year-old son bought his first home with an ADU after a six-month search because such homes are in short supply, and that her 22-year-old daughter is looking for something similar.
Codi Galloway — Recorded as voting aye.
mother of six children — Described as the constituent who brought the bill to Senator Galloway.
Brian Lenney — Spoke in opposition to the bill and began outlining concerns about parking, impact fees, and administrative approval.
Brian Lenney — His name appears in the roll call vote.
Brian Lenney — Is recognized after debate opens.
Brian Lenney — Objects to the bill and argues it has the same problems as prior housing bills.
Brian Lenney — Argues the bill is being marketed as family housing but allows owners to live elsewhere.
Brian Lenney — Referred to as the senator from District 13.
Josh Tanner — A mis-transcribed reference to Josh Tanner appears in the transcript, but the context indicates Senator Taves is the speaker in both instances. The mentions are part of the same ongoing discussion and closing remarks on the bill, with no substantive shift in topic between them.
James Ruchti — His name appears in the roll call vote.
— Senator Kaiser is recognized and speaks in opposition to the bill, arguing that it limits impact fees needed to fund infrastructure such as parking and related improvements. He reiterates his opposition, and the chair then questions why he has risen a second time.
Rod Furniss — The transcript likely intended to identify Senator Rod Furniss, though the audio/text is garbled as 'Rod Key.' He began speaking in favor of the bill and said the issue is difficult because he values local control.
Shawn Dygert — The transcript likely intended Senator Shawn Dygert, though the name appears as 'Schippey.' He began debating the bill and argued it restores, rather than takes away, local control by returning decisions to private property owners.
Dustin Manwaring — Referenced as the senator whose line of argument Adams would follow.
Steven Tanner — Senator Taves was recognized to close debate on the bill, thanked senators for their discussion, and argued in favor of the measure by emphasizing local control, private property rights, and the idea that neighborhood and HOA rules can change over time. The sequence concluded with the final vote count showing passage of Senate Bill 1354 as amended.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Recorded as voting no.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Name appears in the roll call list, likely garbled as 'Siderveld'.
Jerald Raymond — Likely one of the names in the roll call list, though the transcript is highly distorted.