Daniel Foreman — Noted as being late because he is presenting a bill in another committee.
Daniel Foreman — Moves to send RS 33169 to print.
Daniel Foreman — Made the motion to send RS 33172 to print.
Daniel Foreman — Not mentioned in this section.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Brandon Shippy first moved to approve the January 19, 2026 minutes, then moved to send Michael Kennedy’s gubernatorial reappointment to the floor with a recommendation for Senate confirmation. A brief follow-up reference noted the motion from Senator Shippy.
Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy is referenced in his capacity as vice chair while handling the proceedings, and later is directly addressed by Senator Lakey as Mr. Vice Chairman/Senator Shippy during the same ongoing discussion.
Brandon Shippy — Was thanked for running the committee while the chair was away.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Kaiser is named as the second on the motion, but this name does not match the expected member list and is likely a transcription error.
Josh Keyser — Seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
Josh Keyser — Not mentioned in this section.
Melissa Wintrow — Seconded the motion on Michael Kennedy's reappointment.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Melissa Wintrow raised concerns about the CASA program, asking for more detail on underfunding, fundraising efforts, volunteer shortages, and potential ways to address the gaps. She was then referenced in the ongoing exchange about CASA funding and district geography, keeping the discussion focused on the same issue.
Melissa Wintrow — Praised the presentation and asked about information the director shared regarding mandatory minimums.
Melissa Wintrow — Raised questions about mandatory minimums and whether they are affecting population levels and drug-related charges.
Melissa Wintrow — Peterson responded to Senator Wintrow's question about sentencing trends.
Melissa Wintrow — Supported paying police appropriately and asked whether the fee increase would raise vehicle registration costs.
Melissa Wintrow — Argued that the state should fund police pay through the general fund rather than increasing registration fees.
Melissa Wintrow — Included among the committee members being addressed.
Melissa Wintrow — Melissa Wintrow questions Mr. Bybee about the legislative budget scenario, asking whether the $140 million bottom line includes the governor’s conformity proposal and then pressing the committee on why some revenue should not be restored to strengthen structural balance and avoid worsening the state’s budget position.
Melissa Wintrow — Said she had voted against House Bill 83 previously, but would vote in favor of sending the RS to print so the bill could receive a full hearing.
Melissa Wintrow — Thanked the chair and said there was no harm in how members ultimately voted.
Melissa Wintrow — Not mentioned in this section.
Melissa Wintrow — Not mentioned in this section.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked whether a person already living near a location would have to move if a daycare later opened nearby.
Melissa Wintrow — Was addressed by Senator Nichols in response to her question.
Melissa Wintrow — Followed up to confirm that someone already living nearby would not have to move if a daycare opened later.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Nichols is thanked for the presentation, referring back to the bill sponsor from the prior section.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Nichols is thanked after the vote, referring back to the bill presenter from the prior section.
James Ruchti — Noted as being present.
James Ruchti — Senator James Ruchti was recognized to ask questions and then followed up on IDOC revenue issues, asking what factors caused the decline in inmate labor revenue and whether IDOC has programs or personnel in place to secure more contracts and increase probation and parole receipts. The exchange remained focused on how IDOC can improve these revenue streams.
James Ruchti — Likely the chair being addressed as 'Mr. Chair' in the response to the presentation.
James Ruchti — James Ruchti is mentioned in the context of Senate Bill 1239’s committee action, where Senator Foreman makes the motion to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and this motion is reiterated as being from Senator Foreman with Senator Kaiser seconding it.
Todd Lakey — Todd Lakey, acting as committee chair, opened the exchange with welcoming remarks, was addressed during the presentation and analyst discussion, and then closed the questions by thanking the presenter and inviting the next speaker.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during the transition to questions.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chairman in the question period.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Todd Lakey — Addressed as Mr. Chairman and managed the question queue.