Elaine Price — Representative Price thanks Ms. Wolf for the presentation and asks a set of related questions about whether the referenced funds require statutory changes or only a transfer of money. The discussion continues with responses addressing a one-time statutory exception and questions about interest-earning accounts, including whether a breakdown is available.
Chris Bruce — Chris Bruce is called during roll call and then introduced as a new committee member.
James Woodward — Woodward is called and marked present.
James Woodward — Vice Chair Woodward is invited to comment.
Kevin Cook — Cook is called during roll call.
Kevin Cook — Senator Cook asks what indicators support the expectation of strong future revenue.
Kevin Cook — Referenced as having asked the earlier question about strong revenue.
Phil Hart — Hart is called during roll call.
Cindy Carlson — Carlson is called during roll call.
Cindy Carlson — Senator Carlson asked for clarification on the proposed cuts to virtual schools, specifically whether the reductions would eliminate transportation funding and funding for computers and equipment, and requested an explanation of exactly what is being cut.
Codi Galloway — Galloway is called during roll call.
Melissa Wintrow — Wintrow is called and marked present.
Kyle Harris — Representative Kyle Harris is introduced as a new committee member and then referenced again shortly afterward, with a minor misstatement of his title as 'Senator.'
Brooke Dupree — Identified as the analyst assigned to transportation and workforce, including transportation and the Department of Commerce.
Dr. Kevin Campbell — Identified as the analyst assigned to higher education and colleges/universities.
Noah Peterson — Identified as the analyst assigned to public safety, including the Department of Corrections and State Police.
Chris LaHosette — Identified as the analyst assigned to revenue and economy and described as doing day-to-day work on the General Fund Daily Update and tracking legislation.
Kellan McGurkin — Identified as the analyst taking over the public schools assignment.
staff's economic outlook and revenue assessment committee — Referenced as part of the revenue and economy work supporting the committee.
Morgan Poloni — Identified as a budget analyst assigned to Health and Human Services, including the Department of Health and Welfare.
Janica Bischrat — Identified as the final budget analyst, assigned to statewide elected officials, the judicial branch, and the Millennium Fund Committee.
Tamara Figueredo — Tamara Figueredo is praised for being an excellent help around the committee, with the speaker saying they do not know where they would be without her and crediting her with helping track down, organize, and figure out committee needs.
Shane Winslow — Shane Winslow is identified as the data systems coordinator, responsible for keeping the room running and coordinating secure data.
Alex Hatfield — Identified as part of the impact team; the speaker declined to summarize his assignments.
Alex Penny — Named as a member of the impact team.
Casey Hartwig — Named as a member of the impact team.
Jared Tatro — Identified as a team lead downstairs for the impact team.
Ryan Tarver — Ryan Tarver is introduced as a science and technology policy fellow with expertise in socio-ecological science, natural resource management, public lands management, and geospatial analysis. He is also described as one of the new fellows who has been working on projects with the impact team and can serve as a resource for the committee.
Austin Shannon — Dr. Austin Shannon was introduced as a science and technology policy fellow with a strong academic background in biomedical sciences, chemistry, philosophy, microbiology, immunology, and public policy. He was also described as one of the new fellows who has already been working with the impact team, building legislative history research skills, and serving as a resource for the committee.
Mr. Tatro — Named as the contact for the fellows' availability.
Terry Condiff — Recognized as the director and described as the committee's fearless leader.
Director Terry Condiff — Referred to again as the fearless leader and director present in the building.
Paul Headley — Identified as the deputy director and longtime colleague, present in the room as a resource.
Edward Hill — The speaker references Wolf in connection with budget presentations, noting that Wolf made a presentation last year and that Administrator Wolf from DFM will later present the governor’s budget.
Edward Hill — Asked for clarification on the timing of the tax conformity implementation.
Edward Hill — Was addressed by Mr. Wolf in response to the follow-up question.
Edward Hill — Asked a follow-up question and then shifted to the Idaho Digital Learning Academy budget recommendation.
Edward Hill — Questioned how the $10 million reduction to IDLA was calculated and noted the program's lower per-class cost.
Edward Hill — Pressed for an explanation of why a more cost-efficient program would be reduced.
Edward Hill — Received Mr. Wolf's response to the question about IDLA efficiency.
Edward Hill — Asked whether the earlier revenue anomalies referred to corporate tax.
Edward Hill — Confirmed that corporate tax filings were down 40% in the first five months of the fiscal year and asked for more detail.
Edward Hill — Sought confirmation that the revenue trend is stabilizing.
Dave Lent — Senator Lent is said to be present for the UME working group report.
Alison Rabe — Administrator Lori Wolf is invited to present.
Lori Wolf — Administrator is called to the table to state her name and title.
Lori Wolfe — Introduces herself as Administrator for the Division of Financial Management and Governor's Budget Director, and asks to introduce her staff.
Mr. Christopher Davis — Identified as bureau chief over budget.
David Hawn — Introduced as part of the budget team.
Adam Jarvis — Introduced as part of the budget team.