Dale Hawkins — Chair Hawkins was excused for part of the day and expected back later.
Dale Hawkins — Representative Dale Hawkins was referenced during committee proceedings and then recorded voting on a series of related motions: he voted nay on the amended substitute motion, no on the substitute motion, yes on the original motion, and yes on the motion to introduce RS 33027.
Dale Hawkins — Mr. Chairman addresses Representative Thane, thanks him, notes that there are no more questions, and then transitions to the next witness by asking for Alejandro Zamora.
Dale Hawkins — The witness twice addresses Dale Hawkins as Chairman Hawkins while thanking him and the committee for the opportunity to speak, creating one brief introductory acknowledgment.
James Petsky — Introduced himself as representing District 21 in Meridian and presented the RS affecting IDLA funding.
Barbara Ehardt — Referred to as 'Barb' and apparently taking a turn to comment; raises concerns about structural changes and the size of the administration.
Barbara Ehardt — Speaks to Representative Penske, saying she has concerns to raise when the bill returns and referencing structural issues and the 'fox guarding the hen house' metaphor.
Barbara Ehardt — Continues outlining concerns about structure, administration size, district limits, and course caps.
Barbara Ehardt — Referred to as 'Barb' taking a turn to comment and raise concerns.
Barbara Ehardt — Addresses Representative Penske and says she has concerns to raise when the bill returns.
Barbara Ehardt — Continues her critique that the proposal stops 'the creep' but does not make structural changes; references rural concerns and the 'fox guarding the hen house' metaphor.
Barbara Ehardt — Continues to flag concerns about structure, administration size, district course limits, and the need for future discussion.
Barbara Ehardt — Referred to as 'Barb' taking a turn to comment.
Barbara Ehardt — Addresses Representative Penske and says she has concerns to raise when the bill returns.
Barbara Ehardt — Continues her critique that the proposal stops 'the creep' but does not make structural changes; references rural concerns and the 'fox guarding the hen house' metaphor.
Barbara Ehardt — Raised concern that larger districts may creatively use the IDLA program more than intended and asked about coordination with Representative Price's bill.
Barbara Ehardt — Mentioned as the person asking the question and raising concerns.
Barbara Ehardt — Referenced as the sponsor of the other IDLA-related bill; the speaker said she had seen his bill and he would chat with her.
Barbara Ehardt — Referenced as the sponsor of the other bill; the speaker said he had not seen her bill but would talk with her.
Barbara Ehardt — Mentioned as having a bill related to IDLA; the speaker had not seen it.
Barbara Ehardt — Asked whether she could advise on whether the committee could amend the proposal on the fly.
Barbara Ehardt — During the roll-call voting sequence, Representative Barbara Ehardt was called and recorded as voting no on both the amended substitute motion and the substitute motion.
Barbara Ehardt — She is identified as the next speaker after the question period.
Barbara Ehardt — Was addressed in the exchange about standards and public schools.
Barbara Ehardt — Referenced as part of the earlier question about how the legislation would work in different districts.
Barbara Ehardt — Asked about the extent to which testing and test scores would be used to evaluate IHLA.
Barbara Ehardt — Raised concern that code words might imply testing requirements.
Barbara Ehardt — Thanked Mr. Thane and said her questions to Representative Galaviz aligned with his concerns.
Barbara Ehardt — Asked for more explanation of the process concerns and said teachers are worried about the change.
Barbara Ehardt — Asked for more explanation about changes, standards, and process.
Barbara Ehardt — Was thanked for asking the questions.
Barbara Ehardt — Addressed by the chair as Representative Ehardt.
Barbara Ehardt — Was addressed by the speaker in the question about keeping the bill flexible.
Barbara Ehardt — Responded that the issue is a balancing act and said some IHLA teachers support the bill because they trust the program.
Barbara Ehardt — Was directly reassured that the speaker is committed to the process.
Jack Nelsen — Jack Nelsen says IDLA is important for small rural schools in his district and that students are best served taking these courses at school under supervision. He objects to the bill’s three-enrollment limit and repeatedly asks for the logic and rationale behind the proposal, arguing that the service should continue to be available to students.
Jack Nelsen — Representative Jack Nelsen participated in a series of roll-call votes, voting no on the amended substitute motion, yes on the substitute motion, yes again on the substitute motion, and yes on the motion to introduce RS 33027.
Jack Nelsen — Made a motion to send House Bill 588 to the floor with an enthusiastic due pass.
Jack Nelsen — Was addressed in the procedural request about holding the bill and introducing the RS.
Clint Hostetler — Begins a comment/question, saying he has concerns because the program is rural-focused but larger districts may be using it more heavily.
Clint Hostetler — Representative Skog was asked to respond; the sponsor is being addressed as Representative Skog in the transcript.
Clint Hostetler — The sponsor was addressed as Representative Skog and asked how he felt about the amendment.
Clint Hostetler — Representative Hostetler was recognized to ask a question/comment.
Clint Hostetler — Representative Hostetler proposed modifying the language to allow teacher-directed silence later in the day as well.
Clint Hostetler — He clarified that the proposal would allow the silence period at the beginning and also later in the day if teachers deem it necessary.
Clint Hostetler — The amended substitute was described as Representative Hostetler's proposal.
Clint Hostetler — The amended substitute motion was identified as his motion.
Clint Hostetler — Representative Hostetler voted yes on the amended substitute motion.
Clint Hostetler — Representative Hostetler voted no on the substitute motion.
Clint Hostetler — Representative Hostetler voted yes on the motion to introduce RS 33027.