Ben Adams — Asks where combat sports are headed in Idaho given their growing popularity.
Ryan Lanham — Ryan Lanham is introduced as a nominee for state athletic commissioner and then describes his background in combat sports, including over 20 years as a coach, participant, and corner, ownership of a boxing gym in Meridian, and experience cornering amateur and professional bouts. He says he won one of his two amateur fights and lost one, both as positive experiences. He explains that he was recommended for the deputy commissioner role through his MMA gym connections and emphasizes that he is fair, not biased toward his own gym, and committed to athlete safety. He then discusses the commission’s importance in overseeing safety, matchmaking, weight cutting, and fighter health, and says he would like to see more regulated combat sports events in Idaho, including MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, and bare-knuckle fighting. He also states that he does not consider Power Slap a true sport because participants cannot defend themselves.
Mark Harris — Asks Ryan Lanham whether he won his amateur boxing fights.
Mark Harris — Moved to introduce RS 33216.
Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy follows up in the discussion with Mr. Lanham, briefly acknowledging him and then asking about the athletics commission’s work and what Idaho would be like without it.
Jim Guthrie — Referenced as having asked a prior question.
Jim Guthrie — Chairman speaking and transitioning to the next agenda item.
Jim Guthrie — Identified himself for the record and presented RS 33216.
Jim Guthrie — Explained that the proposal phases in licensing fee increases over three years after feedback that the increase was too large at once.
Jim Guthrie — Presented the motion context and later thanked the committee after the vote.
Jim Guthrie — Closed the meeting and noted they likely will not meet Monday.
Treg Bernt — Noted as having an excused absence today.
Ben Toews — Ben Toews was asked to take the gavel, agreed to do so, and later returned it after the motion carried, with brief thanks exchanged as the chair resumed presiding.
Lori Hartog — Named as the second on the motion to introduce RS 33216; transcription rendered the name as 'Senator Denhardtog'/'Hartog'.
Ben Adams — The chair asks Senator Adams to consider a motion on the minutes.
Ben Adams — Moves to approve the January 30 minutes.