Emmy Roberts — Emmy Roberts introduces herself as a Lewiston, Idaho native and a student at Lewis and Clark State College. She says she is in her second year, is a homeschooled senior, and enjoys track and field and hunting. She explains that she first learned about the page program about three years earlier through Capstone, a homeschool-friendly government program at the Capitol, then applied on a whim, did not expect to be accepted, and is grateful to be serving as a page.
Cooper Smith — Cooper Smith introduces himself as a senior from Nampa who enjoys travel, fitness, weight training, and sports. He explains that living in Europe and traveling sparked his interest in politics, and that friends helped him learn about and apply for the page program. He also shares that his parents retired overseas and later moved him back to Idaho for his senior year.
Scott Smith — Scott Smith appears before the committee for consideration of his appointment/reappointment to the Commission of Pardons and Parole. He introduces himself and describes his background, including his FBI career and extensive overseas experience. The committee then questions him about how he approaches parole decisions, and he explains that each hearing is individualized, with attention to inmate behavior, programming, the judge’s sentence, and commissioner discussion. He gives an example of a success story involving a man he believed had been unfairly sentenced and whose release he viewed as appropriate. Smith also praises Idaho’s correctional system as highly rehabilitative, emphasizing the importance of prison programming, staff, and inmate responsibility in reducing recidivism. He discusses the rider program, especially in cases involving abuse of minors, stressing strict supervision, progress reports, victim impact, and case-by-case judgment. The exchange concludes with committee thanks and a brief closing remark from Smith.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Chairman Lakey.
Todd Lakey — Turned the gavel over to Vice Chair Shippy and was thanked by name.
Todd Lakey — Identified as the chair asking the next question.
Todd Lakey — Raised questions about ISLITS policy and CJIS policy.
Todd Lakey — Asked how security policies are established and shared with participating agencies.
Todd Lakey — Referenced in the exchange confirming access rules and policy compliance.
Todd Lakey — Recorded as seconding the motion.
Todd Lakey — The chair is addressing the committee and moving to the next docket.
Todd Lakey — The chair is calling for public comment and a motion.
Todd Lakey — Recorded as making or seconding the motion to approve the docket.
Todd Lakey — Identified as making the motion to approve the docket.
Todd Lakey — Recorded as making the motion.
Todd Lakey — Introduces a question about AI and credibility concerns.
Todd Lakey — Describes concerns about AI-generated people and how hearing officers assess credibility.
Todd Lakey — Questions why an avatar would be allowed to argue in a hearing.
Todd Lakey — Earlier in the exchange, he asked follow-up questions about whether an AI avatar could present or answer questions in a hearing.
Todd Lakey — Asked whether a hearing examiner could question an avatar and receive generated answers.
Todd Lakey — Addressed directly in response to his question about avatars and AI use in hearings.
Todd Lakey — Expressed skepticism about allowing avatars and said he would prefer to prohibit them until shown otherwise.
Todd Lakey — Addressed directly in the response.
Todd Lakey — Earlier questioner being responded to in the surrounding exchange about AI use and self-represented parties.
Todd Lakey — Identified as the next questioner after the clarification on party-only AI rules.
Todd Lakey — Asks whether the AI-generated evidence rule applies to witness testimony or only documentary evidence.
Todd Lakey — Mr. Nichols confirms that AI-generated witness testimony would be covered by the rule.
Todd Lakey — Asks whether the rules apply to other agencies outside the speaker's office.
Todd Lakey — His confidence in the office is contrasted with the need for other agencies to follow the rules.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chair.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chair.
Todd Lakey — Entered discussion on the motion and explained his opposition to avatars in the rule.
Todd Lakey — Opposed the motion because the rule allows avatars and he believes that creates too much opportunity for abuse.
Todd Lakey — Stated he would not support the motion because he wants avatars prohibited until the committee is satisfied they are appropriate.
Todd Lakey — Returned to the chair after the vote and was thanked for presiding.
Todd Lakey — Closed the meeting, thanked participants, and adjourned the committee.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Shippy is directly addressed during a question-and-answer exchange, first being acknowledged by the chair and then asked whether he has a follow-up question.
Brandon Shippy — Vice Chair Brandon Shippy opens the rules docket, outlines that Colonel Russ Wheatley will present four rules and Brian Nichols will present one later, and is then repeatedly addressed during the ensuing rule discussion as members ask questions, seek clarification, and request additional expert testimony before moving on to the next docket item.
Brandon Shippy — During the committee exchange, the Vice Chair is repeatedly addressed in opening and transitional remarks as the discussion proceeds, with speakers thanking and acknowledging the Vice Chair and committee members.
Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy concluded the procedural portion by returning the gavel to Chairman Lakey after the docket was approved, and Chairman Lakey thanked him for running the committee through the rules.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Melissa Wintrow addresses Scott Smith and asks about a success story from his time as commissioner, followed by Smith’s response directed to her.
Melissa Wintrow — Said many members have advocated for paying commission members what they're worth.
Melissa Wintrow — Argued that commission members should be paid and asked what personal qualities the witness brings to the role.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked the witness what personal qualities he brings to the role and how he evaluates cases.
Melissa Wintrow — She asks a question and corrects herself to properly address the witness as Lieutenant Colonel.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow asks for clarification and is told the change is not substantive.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow is recognized as the committee moves toward public comment and a motion.
Melissa Wintrow — A second is attributed to Senator Wintrow in the next line of the transcript.
Melissa Wintrow — Her second to the motion is recorded.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow asks how dispatch systems communicate with ISLITS and how communication can be improved.