Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 75 Mar 27th, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Julie VanOrden — Senator Van Orden is first called during the roll-call vote, and shortly afterward is referenced again in the related SB 1428 procedural motion, where the transcript appears to misrecognize his name as 'Dinhartog.'
  • Julie VanOrden — Julie VanOrden is recorded in the roll call vote as voting aye.
  • James Woodward — James Woodward is called during roll call and then recognized as present.
  • James Woodward — Recorded as voting aye in the roll call.
  • James Woodward — Called during the roll call vote.
  • James Woodward — Senator Woodward is repeatedly called during roll call votes and appears in the vote count context, including the votes on House Bill 856 and House Bill 803.
  • Glenneda Zuiderveld — Name called during roll call; transcription appears as 'Zydeweldt.'
  • Glenneda Zuiderveld — During a roll-call vote, Senator Byrd/Byrott is recognized briefly to explain a vote, followed by the continued calling of senators Galloway and Wintrow as part of the same voting sequence.
  • Glenneda Zuiderveld — During the roll call vote, Glenneda Zuiderveld’s name is repeatedly misread or corrected in several attempts, with the speaker sounding out variations of her surname before confirming the vote as 'No.'
  • Mark Harris — Mark Harris is called during roll call.
  • Mark Harris — Recognized as joining the chamber during the sixth order.
  • Mark Harris — Senator Harris is called during the roll call and votes aye.
  • Mark Harris — Senator Harris requested unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of House Bill 855 and then opened debate on the bill. He explained that the measure strengthens Idaho’s lifetime hunting and fishing license program by extending the residency requirement for lifetime license eligibility from six months to five years of continuous Idaho residency, addressing concerns about people moving to Idaho primarily for hunting access. He also noted that the bill preserves the existing fee structure and license categories. Harris then closed debate on the bill.
  • Mark Harris — Called during the roll call vote on House Bill 752.
  • Alison Rabe — Senator Den Hartog is recognized and then makes a series of procedural requests: first asking unanimous consent to advance the Senate to the fifth order, and then asking unanimous consent that petitions, resolutions, and memorials be read only by number, author, and title.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Presence is recognized; transcription appears as 'Ward Engel King.'
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Requested unanimous consent to advance to the ninth order of business.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Requested unanimous consent to advance to the 11th order of business.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Requested unanimous consent for first-reading bills to be read by number, author, and title only.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Requested unanimous consent for second-reading bills to be read by number and author only.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Requested unanimous consent for second-reading bills to be read by number and author only.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Requested unanimous consent to hold Senate Bills 1362 and 1356 on the calendar for one legislative day.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Den Hartog requests unanimous consent to hold several bills on the calendar.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Called during the roll call vote; the transcript renders the name as 'Ward Engel King.'
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Her name appears in the roll call vote as 'Rukty?' / 'Rukty? Aye' likely a transcription error; the vote list continues.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Requested that the Senate go at ease.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — The senator is recorded as voting no after explaining her opposition.
  • Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Den Hartog makes two procedural motions: first to advance to the 15th order of business, and then to adjourn the Senate until 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • Cindy Carlson — Recorded as voting aye in the roll call.
  • Julie Ellsworth, State Treasurer — A letter from State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth is read into the record stating that she will not elect to use stablecoin and that she is concerned the bill lacks a mechanism to resolve payment disputes. In response, a speaker notes that the bill does not force the treasurer to use stablecoins immediately, praises Ellsworth’s tenure, and says the state should coordinate better with her office since she would be responsible for implementing the system.
  • state treasurer — The speaker discusses the state treasurer’s stance on the bill, saying she is not interested at first, then noting that he has met with her several times about it. The treasurer is described as neutral on the bill and cautious about adopting stablecoin or other approaches unless they can be shown to be safe. The speaker concludes that if the treasurer determines there are no safe methods, that would be acceptable.
  • Jim Guthrie — During the roll call, Senator Guthrie is called and responds aye.
  • Jim Guthrie — His name was called during the roll call vote; an aye vote is recorded.
  • Jim Guthrie — His name appears in the roll call with a yes vote recorded.
  • Jim Guthrie — Senator Jim Guthrie delivers a continuous critique of the bill’s restroom provisions. He raises hypotheticals about transgender people using restrooms, argues the bill could criminalize ordinary restroom use based on appearance, and points to severe penalties for violations. He questions the bill’s exception for use in cases of “dire need,” says the measure is harmful and disconnected from real-life situations, and concludes that he cannot support the bill because law cannot solve every problem.
  • Jim Guthrie — Called during the roll call vote on House Bill 752.
  • Tammy Nichols — Senator Nichols explains that she is voting no, citing caution about the bill and concerns that some issues still need to be worked out, including data and privacy provisions. She says she would like to see how the approach works in other states before supporting it.
  • Tammy Nichols — Her name appears in the roll call as 'Nichols.'
  • Tammy Nichols — Senator Tammy Nichols debates the bill by sharing a personal story as a mother about a frightening situation involving her daughter, using it to argue that children can be exposed to upsetting or unforgettable situations in these spaces. She says the bill is needed to protect children and the public, and states that she will support the legislation.
  • Tammy Nichols — Called during the roll call vote on House Bill 752.
  • Tammy Nichols — Requests unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of House Bill 856 and opens debate after consent is granted.
  • C. Grow — Senator Grow is recognized to take the floor to debate the bill, and he is also praised for having done an excellent job explaining the budget details and walking the chamber through the relevant information.
  • Brian Lenney — His name appears in the roll call vote as 'Lennie.'
  • Brian Lenney — Senator Brian Lenney is recognized to debate the bill and argues that it does not prevent bathroom use, but instead bars men from invading women's spaces. He frames the measure as a protection for women and girls.
  • Josh Tanner — His name appears in the roll call vote as 'Taves? Aye.'
  • Josh Tanner — Senator Taves requested unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of House Bill 752, then opened debate on the bill and argued that the legislature has a duty to protect the bodily privacy and safety of Idaho citizens. He emphasized that private spaces such as restrooms, changing areas, and showers are sex-separated for a reason, framing the bill as a measure to safeguard privacy and safety in those spaces.
  • Dave Lent — His name appears in the roll call vote as 'Woodward?' / 'Cedo?' in a garbled sequence; the vote list continues.
  • Dave Lent — Senator Lent was called on during the roll-call vote and responded 'Aye.'
  • Dave Lent — Dave Lent is recognized for an announcement and informs the chamber that the Judiciary and Rules committee will need to meet on Monday, with the exact time to be announced later.
  • Camille Blaylock — Camille Blaylock is called during the roll-call vote and responds 'Aye,' with her name appearing again immediately afterward as part of the same voting sequence.