David Cannon — David Cannon introduces himself as the representative from Legislative District 30 in Blackfoot and shares a lighthearted personal reflection about how his life has changed over the past decade. He jokes about growing up playing bruising 1980s basketball, explains that aging led him to stop playing basketball and take up pickleball instead, and notes that pickleball is a good sport for older people even though it can still cause injuries. He then transitions to committee business by inviting Secretary Eriena Moskina to speak, pauses the committee for applause, and later shares a brief personal anecdote about mentor Ryan Kirby and their time playing pickleball together.
David Cannon — Is referenced as the chairman who has kept the speaker out of trouble in committee.
David Cannon — The speaker addresses the chair and refers to his comment about a conformity bill and the word fun.
Eriena Moskina / Irina Moskina (questionable spelling) — The secretary is introduced to speak about how her life has changed over the past decade.
Irina — Irina introduces herself, explains that she lives in Boise and was born and raised in Ukraine, and describes her education and work there before moving to the United States in 2017. She says the move changed her life, notes that she did not speak English when she arrived, and recounts her first jobs in the U.S., including housekeeping and temporary work in vital statistics records at the health and welfare department. She concludes by saying she currently works part-time at the airport for Alaska Airlines and wants to keep moving forward, followed by a warm round of applause from the committee.
Creighton Barker — Creighton Barker is introduced as the page and invited to the microphone. The chair notes having met him and that he is from New Plymouth. Creighton then introduces himself as a senior at New Plymouth High School and shares that he was once quiet and soft-spoken, but joining clubs, FFA, basketball, and track helped him come out of his shell, make friends, and change his life. He closes by expressing excitement to work with the committee and thanking them for having him.
Jeff Cornilles — Representative Jeff Cornilles is introduced and begins speaking about himself, noting that he represents half of District 12 in Nampa. He then shares personal background, saying that meeting his wife about 10 years ago changed his life, and continues describing his family, including his children, seven grandkids, his 93-year-old father who lives nearby, and his wife’s work and their life together.
Richard Cheatum — Richard Cheatum introduced himself as Rick Cheatham from Pocatello, representing District 28, and described his prior work in indirect lending at Idaho State University Federal Credit Union, including leading an indirect lending team that financed automobile loans through car dealers directly through the credit union.
Jerald Raymond — Jerald Raymond made a brief humorous self-introduction, mentioning his new pickup, then shifted to personal life updates about losing household deductions over time, becoming an empty nester, gaining 25 grandkids, and finishing his last term as county commissioner. The chair then referenced an earlier comment from Raymond about liking a good steak, continuing the same lighthearted exchange.
Jerald Raymond — Referenced as 'Jerry' in a name-confusion joke.
Cornel Rasor — Representative Cornel Rasor introduced himself as new to the committee, shared a few personal updates, and made a humorous comment about initially thinking the committee’s revenue focus stood for something like “revolution.” He then expressed that he looks forward to working with the committee.
Jason Monks — Jason Monks shared a personal anecdote about his family and sports background: he described how his household has changed over time, moving to a bigger house as his six kids grew up and were replaced by grandkids, and noted that he grew up playing basketball. He then continued by saying he had to stop playing basketball about 15 years ago, later coached sports for his kids, and is now back coaching high school swimming.
Jon Weber — As Vice Chair, introduced himself and discussed the chairman's pickleball court in an old church in Blackfoot.
Jon Weber — Continued his remarks by noting the committee's shared theme of family changes over the past decade and that his family gained grandchildren.
Jon Weber — Continues his remarks about family and then introduces a quote about politicians versus statesmen.
Jon Weber — Says committee votes should be made with the next generation in mind and how they shape Idaho.
Jon Weber — Says it is a pleasure to be back on the Revenue and Taxation Committee and that it has been his study committee for six years.
Jon Weber — Is credited with helping the committee be better legislators and help the state going forward.
Jon Weber — Referenced as the vice chairman sitting nearby.
Jon Weber — The speaker references the Vice Chair's comment about politicians versus statesmen and agrees with it.
Charlie Shepherd — Is called next to speak; the chair cautions him to be careful not to say anything he will regret.
Charlie Shepherd — Describes coaching boys' football and basketball, and notes his father previously served as the representative from District 7.
Charlie Shepherd — Speaks about his coaching background and his father's prior service in the seat he now occupies.
Charlie Shepherd — Continues joking about arguing with his father, who was a former representative, and about relying on news coverage for facts.
Charlie Shepherd — Described as having been the representative from District 7 and as someone the speaker would confront about legislative issues.
Charlie Shepherd — Says he is now a basketball official for District 3 and jokes about his decision-making in committee.
Charlie Shepherd — Reflects on learning to be more careful in what he says and says committee members should remember they represent different constituencies.
Charlie Shepherd — Is thanked for his remarks and praised for offering a healthy perspective.
Charlie Shepherd — Referenced as someone whose name Gannon got straightened out.
Vito Barbieri — Vito Barbieri is introduced as a new committee member and then introduces himself, noting his district, long prior service on other committees, and that he now has three grandchildren. He closes by saying he looks forward to serving on the committee and appreciates the work of the others.
John Shirts — John Shirts is introduced as the next speaker and then gives brief introductory remarks about representing District 9 in the Western Treasure Valley, including personal background and lighthearted comments, before closing by saying he is happy to be back and looking forward to working with the committee.
Britt Raybould — Britt Raybould is introduced as the next speaker, then introduces herself as Representative Britt Raybould for District 34 in Madison County and begins describing her recent years and background. She is then thanked for her contributions to the committee and wished another good year, followed by a light remark referencing her in comparison to Dell.
John Gannon — John Gannon jokes about how he now interacts with the children and grandchildren of people he knew 20, 30, or 40 years ago, sometimes mixing up their names and recalling humorous examples of confusing one person for another.
Steve Berch — Steve Berch is introduced after Gannon's remarks, begins his response to the committee, and then is thanked by the chair shortly after his remarks conclude.
Jeff Ehlers — Representative Jeff Ehlers introduced himself as representing District 21 in Meridian, made a brief personal joke about how much time has passed since high school, and added that his household has doubled the number of dependents over the last 10 years before yielding to the Vice Chair and saving his substantive remarks for the tax conformity bill.
Jeff Ehlers — Referenced as 'Jeff' in a name-confusion joke.
Jeff Ehlers — Identified as the sponsor of House Bill 3.