Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 20th, 2026

Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee

Key Moments

  • C. Grow — Thanked for the update on conformity and revenue numbers.
  • C. Grow — Asks whether Jace has studied language in high school; also shares his own mission experience in Brazil.
  • Jace Rackham — Jace Rackham introduces himself as a page from Nampa High School in Nampa, Idaho, says he is a 12th grader planning to serve an LDS mission after graduation, and explains that he hopes to be challenged and humbled by the experience. He also shares that he enjoys living in Nampa because of the lake and boating/wake surfing, notes that he has not studied a language in high school, and lists his interests as weightlifting, football, cheerleading, and spending time with family. The chair then thanks him and references his earlier comment about wanting to be humbled.
  • Ron Taylor — Ron Taylor speaks with Jace during the hearing, introducing himself, asking where Jace would like to serve a mission, asking about his experience living in Nampa, and noting that he is Jace's Senate sponsor.
  • Doug Ricks — Addressed as Mr. Chair.
  • Doug Ricks — The Chair thanks the page and asks which page jackets are best, red or blue.
  • Doug Ricks — The Chair asks if there is any further business and then adjourns the meeting.
  • C. Grow — Addressed by the chair for input on conformity.
  • C. Grow — Provides an update on conformity discussions and the governor's budget timing.
  • Doug Ricks — Addressed as Mr. Chairman and appears to be presiding.
  • Doug Ricks — Appears to be the chair opening the meeting and asking for help due to being choked up.