Kyle Harris — Representative Harris asks why a reference on page 3, line 40 was not changed from 30 days to 60 days like the rest of the bill.
Cornel Rasor — Representative Rasor moves to introduce RS 33072.
Faye Thompson — Representative Thompson comments in support of the proposal, citing severe insurance impacts in Boise County.
Brooke Green — Representative Brooke Green is mentioned as owning property in Boise County.
Jeff Ehlers — Representative Jeff Ehlers introduces RS 33048 and explains that it is aimed at lowering barriers to CPA licensure in response to an industry shortage. He notes that he is a CPA himself and discusses the bill’s approach to easing entry into the profession. In the follow-up discussion, he is questioned about whether the bill contemplates alternative pathways, such as certificates, and responds that the proposal may not currently include that option but that it could be considered.
David Cannon — Representative Cannon moves to introduce RS 33048.
Steve Berch — Representative Steve Berch supports the motion but raises concerns about whether the proposal should allow flexibility for circumstances beyond people's control. He asks whether there are exceptions to the 30-day requirement and whether any penalties apply if the deadline is missed, then clarifies that his main concern is preserving flexibility rather than blocking the motion.
Jaron Crane — The next RS is introduced by Representative Jaron Crane.
Brent Crane — Brent Crane introduced RS 3303, explaining that it would require initial plan review for school district projects within 30 calendar days. He clarified that initial plan review is the first review of the plans before they are sent to contractors. In response to questions, he said there are no exceptions to the requirement and no penalties built into that section of code. He then confirmed that the RS is intended to help school districts in the upfront process.
Richard Cheatum — Asked for clarification on the meaning of initial plan review versus plan review.
Jason Monks — Moved to introduce RS 3303.
Josh Wheeler — Vice Chair Wheeler asks a question about whether the bill should recognize certificates or other equivalent competency demonstrations beyond a bachelor's degree.
Josh Wheeler — Vice Chair Wheeler asks whether certificates or other competency demonstrations could qualify as alternatives to the bachelor's degree or credit hours.
Josh Wheeler — Is called on after the discussion on the motion.
Josh Wheeler — Asked whether school districts can bid projects before initial plan review and whether the RS addresses that issue.
Josh Wheeler — Asked whether other code sections are holding up bid advertisements.
Jordan Redman — Chairman Redman is referenced as the person Wheeler is glad to be working with.
Jordan Redman — Chairman Redman is addressed in the response to Vice Chair Wheeler.
Josh Wheeler — Representative Wheeler is introduced as the committee's newest Vice Chair and is invited to introduce himself.
Josh Wheeler — Josh Wheeler introduces himself as District 35 and says he represents Teton, Bear Lake, Bannock, Caribou, and Bonneville counties.