House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee
Key Moments
Soñia Galaviz — The chair calls on Representative So ia Galaviz to begin introductions, and she introduces herself as the representative for District 16, a public school teacher, and a member of the Resources and House Education committees.
Vito Barbieri — Vito Barbieri opens the meeting by addressing those present, then introduces himself as the District 3 representative and notes his long tenure in the legislature.
Vito Barbieri — Vito Barbieri said he has been lobbying the Speaker to increase the committee’s workload and bring more interesting, newer issues to the committee. He specifically encouraged members to route any AI-related legislation through the Speaker so it could be assigned to this committee, and welcomed Representative Rubel in the process.
Megan Egbert — Introduces herself, says she represents District 17, passed the bar exam in July, works as an employment lawyer, and serves on Health and Welfare and Commerce and Human Resources.
Gabrielle Hill — A student from Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy who serves in North Idaho College student government and is excited to observe state government.
Faye Thompson — Introduces herself as Representative Thompson from District 8 and notes she is in her second session of her first term.
Heather Scott — Introduces herself, describes her district and prior work as a biologist on fisheries and FERC relicensing projects.
Heather Scott — Asked whether the committee will address AI and whether it can begin addressing AI-related issues.
Michelle Coburn — Michelle Coburn introduces herself as the committee secretary, notes that this is her second session, and shares a bit about her background and family. Shortly afterward, Representative Raybould acknowledges her in the same committee context, praising her service as the committee secretary.
Tanya Burgoyne — Introduces herself as Representative Burgoyne from District 29 and makes a light remark about the legislature polishing people.
Britt Raybould — Introduces herself, notes her district and committee assignments, and endorses Michelle as committee secretary.
Steven Tanner — Introduces himself as District 13 and says he recently finished a master's degree and changed committees.
Ben Fuhriman — Introduces himself as District 30, mentions his family, committee assignments, and interest in nuclear-related issues.
Chris Bruce — Introduces himself as District 23 and notes his move to JFAC and family update.
Erin Bingham — Erin Bingham introduces herself as the new representative for District 32, noting her background as an accountant and the importance of INL in her district. She expresses excitement about serving on the committee and mentions that she also serves on Commerce and State Affairs. The chair then welcomes her as a new committee member.
Ilana Rubel — Representative Ilana Rubel joined the committee and was invited to introduce herself. She then identified herself as the representative for District 18 in Southeast Boise, noted that Micron is in her district and that her constituents have a strong interest in technology, and explained that she is an intellectual property attorney with experience working for technology companies.