Jim Guthrie — Questioned about whether the proposal relates to federal activity.
Jim Guthrie — Moves that RS 33190 be sent to print.
Jim Guthrie — Motion attributed to Senator Guthrie.
Jim Guthrie — Makes the motion to approve Docket 24-3930-2.
Tammy Nichols — Asked whether the bill is tied to federal-level activity or should be handled by the state.
Tammy Nichols — Asked a question about federal-level implications of the proposal.
Tammy Nichols — Identified as seconding the motion.
Tammy Nichols — Identified as seconding the motion.
Tammy Nichols — Asks a question of Mr. Settles.
Tammy Nichols — Asks Mr. Settles what he has learned from serving on the commission.
Tammy Nichols — Prepares to ask a question of Senator Lakey.
Tammy Nichols — Asks Senator Lakey what he has taken from his experience on the commission.
Tammy Nichols — Identified as seconding the motion to send the reappointment to the Senate floor.
Tammy Nichols — Asked for a motion on the docket after commenting favorably on the fee reductions.
Tammy Nichols — Made the motion to approve docket 24-3931-2501.
Tammy Nichols — Made the motion to approve the docket.
Tammy Nichols — Seconded the motion to approve the docket.
Tammy Nichols — Seconded the motion to approve Docket 24-3930-2.
Brian Lenney — Likely the member referred to as Senator Byrne/Burt in the motion segment; motion to send RS 33133 to print.
Brian Lenney — Vice Chair Lenney is identified as the member who will guide the committee through the rules dockets, with the discussion simply referencing his procedural role in handling that agenda item.
Brian Lenney — Brian Lenney offers brief remarks thanking Mr. Touchstone and the participants for their work on the docket, while noting that he is generally skeptical of new building codes but appreciates the collaborative process.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Named as the second on the motion to send RS 33133 to print.
Todd Lakey — Introduced RS 33190 relating to PERSI.
Todd Lakey — Explained the re-employment provisions in PERSI and how the bill relates to sheriffs and elected office.
Todd Lakey — Chairman Lakey thanks the witness and asks for questions.
Todd Lakey — Announced as the next gubernatorial reappointment item.
Todd Lakey — Appears before the committee regarding his reappointment to the State Insurance Fund Board.
Todd Lakey — Says the board has improved technology and access and asks for continued service.
Todd Lakey — Responds to Senator Nichols' question about lessons learned from service.
Todd Lakey — Describes positive changes under different directors and expects continued progress.
Todd Lakey — Makes the motion to advance John Weber's reappointment with a recommendation of confirmation.
Todd Lakey — Supports Representative John Weber's reappointment and cites his experience as a county commissioner and businessman.
Todd Lakey — Senator Lakey participated in the docket approval process by moving to approve temporary and pending rule docket 24-3930-2501 and seconding the motion to approve the docket.
Kevin Settles — Kevin Settles introduces himself as CEO of Bardenay Restaurant Group and notes that he has served on Idaho’s health exchange since its creation. He explains that he has been involved for many years, including seven years as treasurer, and emphasizes the importance of financial management and the exchange’s relationship with insurance carriers and the state and federal governments. He also clarifies that the exchange does not set policy terms but instead provides a marketplace space and must estimate participation efficiently.
Daniel Foreman — Mr. Settles addresses Senator Foreman in response.
Daniel Foreman — The chair is addressed as 'Mr. Chair' in the testimony context.
Daniel Foreman — A committee member addressed Mr. Touchstone with questions about shipping container construction.
James Ruchti — No direct mention; the section announces the next item involving Representative John Weber.
James Ruchti — Spoke to make a motion on the reappointment.
Treg Bernt — Identified as seconding the motion; transcript says 'Senator Burnt.'
Robert Cuio / Robert Qio (questionable) — The gubernatorial reappointment being considered for the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board.
Robert Cuyo (questionable) — The gubernatorial reappointment being approved for the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board.
Mr. Touchstone — Mr. Touchstone was introduced to begin the first rules docket, and the discussion continued with a committee member noting approval of the fee reductions, saying the fees were moving in the right direction.
Mr. Touchstone — The committee first complimented Mr. Touchstone on the rulemaking process, and later Mr. Touchstone returned for closing remarks, saying he had no additional comments and was available to answer any questions from the committee.
Justin Touchstone — Justin Touchstone, the Trades Program Director for the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and Executive Officer for the relevant boards, appears before the committee to present multiple rule dockets. He first introduces himself and identifies his role with the Factory Built Structures Board, then asks the committee to approve temporary and pending rules for docket 24-3931-2501. He later reintroduces himself while presenting the next docket on behalf of the Building Code Board, and again when invited to present the final docket, continuing his testimony and identifying the docket number for the Building Code Board.
Justin Touchstone — Justin Touchstone asked the committee to approve docket 24-3930-2501 and indicated he was available for questions. In the follow-up discussion, he was referenced as having already addressed the mass timber topic, showing the conversation continued on the same subject.
Mr. Horka — Initially called up in error for testimony on the wrong docket.
Mr. Chetstone — Called back up after the chair corrected the docket mix-up; likely refers to Mr. Touchstone.
Mr. Zohorca — Mr. Zohorca is called to come up as a witness, and the chair then clarifies whether he is present in the room and whether he intended to testify on this docket.
Sam Zahorka — Sam Zahorka begins his public testimony by introducing himself and identifying himself as the president of the Idaho Association of Building Officials. He testifies in support of the proposed 2024 building codes.