Janie Ward-Engelking — Janie Ward-Engelking is identified as the senator associated with the motion on the January 22, 2026 minutes, and she states that she reviewed the minutes, found them to be in order, and moved to approve them.
Christy Zito — Christy Zito is identified as the senator who seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
James Ruchti — He was identified as the second on the motion.
James Ruchti — Asked whether NCCI evaluates workers' compensation sureties and how claims are adjusted.
Brett Thomas — Brett Thomas is introduced for gubernatorial reappointment to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, then speaks about himself, noting he is from Twin Falls, has served on the board for about five years, has four children, and owns an independent insurance agency. The discussion also briefly turns to his family and missionary service, including his son serving in Brazil and his own mission in Curitiba, Brazil, with Thomas expressing appreciation for the opportunity to continue serving on the board.
Treg Bernt — Treg Bernt asks Mr. Thomas what mission his son is serving on, and the exchange continues with Mr. Thomas addressing Senator Bernt in response, keeping the discussion focused on the son’s mission service.
Daniel Foreman — The chair thanked Mr. Thomas and noted a likely vote next Tuesday on the appointment.
Daniel Foreman — The chair invited the witness to introduce herself and present to the committee.
Daniel Foreman — The chair thanked the witness and said the committee would likely vote next Tuesday on the appointment.
Daniel Foreman — Made the motion to approve docket 24-3950-2101.
Daniel Foreman — Motion to approve the docket with an effective date of sine die.
Dr. Karen Cabal — Introduced as the virtual appointee to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board.
Dr. Karen Cabal/Cabell — Confirmed audio connection and began her presentation for appointment to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board.
Karen Cabell — Karen Cabell introduced herself as a practicing internal medicine physician in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, living in Post Falls and serving as chief physician executive at Kootenai Health. She also said she looks forward to serving on the Your Health Idaho Board and learning more about how the organization helps provide health care resources to Idaho patients.
Brian Lenney — Brian Lenney, serving as vice chair, guided the committee through the rules docket process. He was introduced as the member who would take the committee through the dockets, then opened the first docket and invited Mr. Bernard to present. Later, he indicated that a motion was in order, seconded and restated a motion to approve 24-3950-2101 upon sine die, and finally called for the vote on the motion.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie was prompted and then formally moved to approve docket 24-3201-2101.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie, acting in the committee process on Senate Bill 1221, first acknowledged the chair’s call for additional testimony and then the chair’s invitation for discussion, debate, or a motion. The sequence culminated in Guthrie moving that Senate Bill 1221 be sent to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation.
Paul Arrington — Paul Arrington, representing the Idaho Water Users Association, introduced himself and described his role. Later, the chair invited him to offer closing remarks, and Arrington declined additional comment while reaffirming the request for a due pass.
Neil Shippee — Neil Shippee, the water master for Water District 65, testified in support of the bill and explained the district’s need for seasonal help. After his remarks, the chair thanked him for his testimony and closed the exchange.
Todd Johnson — Todd Johnson is introduced as the next presenter and as the speaker on NCCI workers' compensation rates and the Idaho workers' compensation system. He then identifies himself as the Senior State Relations Executive with NCCI and explains that NCCI serves as the rating bureau for workers' compensation in Idaho.
Todd Johnson — Todd Johnson gave an overview of NCCI’s role in supporting the workers’ compensation system and said the market is healthy. He then described high-risk employers such as roofers, fireworks installers, and mining operations, explained that NCCI’s rating bureau develops rates and loss costs for individual states and submits recommendations to departments of insurance, and noted that NCCI is funded by carrier premium assessments of about 60 cents per $100 of premium written.
Sarah Betweiser — Sarah Betweiser introduced herself as being with Signet and representing NCCI. She then explained that she represents NCCI in Idaho on workers' compensation policy matters and turned the presentation over to Todd Johnson.
Ms. Betweiser — Was acknowledged as still present in the back and asked if she had any further comments before the committee wrapped up.
Erica Malman — Erica Malman is introduced as a gubernatorial appointee to the Idaho Personnel Commission, then appears before the committee to introduce herself and describe her background as a practicing attorney and office managing partner. She explains her prior state and federal legal experience, shares brief personal background, and responds to committee questions about the challenges and rewards of serving on the commission. She also describes her law practice as primarily counseling with some litigation for industry clients before thanking the committee and concluding her testimony.
Todd Lakey — Todd Lakey questions Ms. Malman about her experience serving on the commission, asking what she finds most challenging and most rewarding about the role and continuing the discussion by focusing on the most rewarding part of serving.
Todd Lakey — Seconded the motion to approve the docket.
Todd Lakey — Asked whether the fees apply to cities and counties or are separate.
Todd Lakey — Senator Lakey asked for clarification about NCCI’s rating bureau, specifically whether it rates employers or insurance providers, and then followed up by asking how NCCI’s rate recommendations are used by the department, including whether the rates are industry-wide or carrier-specific.
James Ruchti — Senator James Ruchti asks Erica Malman to describe her law practice, and she responds while addressing him.