Brian Lennie — Said he personally voted using the affidavit in 2024 and argued there is no valid excuse to appear without ID.
Brian Lennie — Argued that free IDs and expanded voting options remove excuses for voting without identification.
Brian Lennie — Compared voter identification to ID checks for bars, TSA, and cigarette purchases to argue voting should require ID.
Brian Lennie — Introduced RS 3-2868, which would repeal code relating to the Idaho Women's Commission as dead code cleanup.
Lori Hartog — The transcript appears to say 'Senator Thin Hartog' / 'Denhardtog'; context indicates Senator Den Hartog raised a Joint Rule 18 fiscal note issue.
Lori Hartog — Raised a Joint Rule 18 point about fiscal notes needing explanations for no additional expenditures or impacts.
Lori Hartog — The fiscal note issue is reiterated and the committee proceeds to a vote.
Lori Hartog — Referenced as having provided advice that may apply to all three RSs.
Lori Hartog — Made the motion to introduce RS 32868.
Lori Hartog — The transcript appears to refer to Senator Den Hartog asking questions.
Lori Hartog — Raised concerns about the wording of 'any other position' and the retroactive effective date for RS 32970.
Lori Hartog — Referenced as making the motion on RS 32970.
Brian Lenny, Senator for District 13 — Introduced RS 32970 and explained it would impose a 12-month moratorium on reappointed gubernatorial appointees after Senate rejection.
Jim Guthrie — Addresses the chair while continuing the exchange.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed during the exchange with Senator Adams.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during the follow-up exchange.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as the chair while the presenter wraps up and yields for questions.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed by the speaker during the question-and-answer exchange.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during the exchange.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Chairman in the closing thanks.
Jim Guthrie — Zamora addressed the chair while answering questions.
Jim Guthrie — Zamora addressed the chair while answering the hypothetical example.
Jim Guthrie — Zamora addressed the chair while answering Adams's question.
Jim Guthrie — The chair presided over the motion and vote.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruttey raises questions about a 10-year general fund growth slide, asking whether it properly accounts for pre-recession cuts and population growth when evaluating budget growth. The discussion continues with follow-up references to the same budget-growth issue, including whether the growth rate is effectively flat and related remarks addressed to Senator Ruchti in the same exchange.
James Ruchti — James Ruchti is not directly mentioned in this section; the references appear only as committee context and do not add substantive discussion.
Keith — The presenter being questioned about the budget slides and growth trends.
Ben Adams — Senator Ben Adams asks for clarification on whether the referenced spending slide reflects only general fund spending, receives confirmation that it does, and then continues with follow-up questions about Medicaid growth—specifically how many new Idaho residents are on Medicaid, how many people are on it now who were not in 2020, and how population growth relates to Medicaid and education enrollment growth.
Ben Adams — Ben Adams asked Zamora about immigration-related human rights concerns in Idaho and whether she had any concerns. Zamora responded that she did not recall an actual immigration case coming before the commission. The chair then asked Adams if he had a follow-up question, and Adams declined.
Ben Adams — Senator Ben Adams seconded the motion to send RS 3-2874 to print, and the motion then carried by voice vote.
Mark Harris — Likely intended by the transcript's 'Chairman Groh' reference, though uncertain.
Mark Harris — Moved to send David Dean's gubernatorial appointment to the Senate floor with a recommendation of approval.
Mark Harris — Mark Harris is identified in a garbled motion seconding, then immediately speaks to recognize a contingent from Caribou County attending the committee meeting.
Estella Zamora — The committee considered Estella Zamora’s gubernatorial reappointment to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights. Zamora introduced herself as being from Caldwell and having lived in Idaho for over 60 years, describing Idaho as home. She summarized her long record of community service, including nearly 30 years as interpreter coordinator for the courts helping people through the judicial process, and her broader work benefiting the community. She concluded by inviting questions. The committee then addressed her directly, with one member greeting her and asking about immigration and human rights, and the chair thanking her and noting that her background gives her a unique perspective on the commission.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Brandon Shippy questioned Ms. Zamora about the main issues handled by the Human Rights Commission, then followed up by asking for a concrete example of how the commission distinguishes an actual violation from a misunderstanding. Zamora responded that many of the commission’s cases involve disability-related issues and explained the process with an example involving a workplace injury and investigation.
Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy thanked Mr. Thomas and asked about stakeholder feedback on the rule, focusing on how landowners such as farmers and ranchers—especially those with utilities crossing their property—were heard and how their input influenced the final outcome. He then concluded by thanking Mr. Thomas for the presentation.
Treg Bernt — Treg Bernt is involved in a brief procedural transition: a motion is seconded, and then he turns the gavel over to the vice chair to continue with the rules portion of the agenda.
Treg Bernt — As Vice Chair, he recognized the presentation and opened the floor for questions.
Treg Bernt — Recognized Senator Taves and stated that motions were in order.
Treg Bernt — Addressed Senator Taves before taking a vote on the docket.
Treg Bernt — The transcript appears to refer to the Vice Chair as 'Mr. Chairman' in this section.
Treg Bernt — The docket number was moved for approval.
Treg Bernt — Asked whether anyone from the audience wished to testify before the vote.
Treg Bernt — The chair/vice chair asked whether there were any questions from the committee and returned to Senator Taves' motion.
Treg Bernt — The transcript appears to refer to Senator Taves as 'Tafts' in this section.
Treg Bernt — Returned the floor to Senator Taves to proceed with the motion.
Treg Bernt — Recognized the motion and later called for the vote.