Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 10th, 2026

House Transportation and Defense Committee

Key Moments

  • Joe Palmer — Chairman Palmer is referenced as the person the time is turned back over to.
  • Joe Palmer — Chairman Palmer is referenced as the person the time is turned back over to and the committee adjourns under his chairmanship.
  • Stephanie Mickelsen — Representative Stephanie Mickelsen questioned how safe it would be to have registration information stored on a phone and asked how that information would be protected.
  • Clay Handy — Clay Handy asked for clarification on the scope of the electronic registration proposal, specifically whether it would be used for voting purposes and whether it applies only to the vehicle rather than the driver's license.
  • Brandon Mitchell — Was addressed when the speaker said he did not hear a question in that.
  • Mike Pohanka — Representative Mike Pohanka was called on and then moved to send House Bill 576 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
  • Michael Veile — Mike Veile, the Representative from District 35, introduces himself and presents House Bill 577, explaining that it removes the 10-year replacement requirement for license plates. During the exchange, his name is briefly clarified by the committee, and he is later asked to return to the podium while a motion issue is sorted out. He also notes that he will be carrying House Bill 576 on the floor and that it is supposed to be announced.
  • Jaron Crane — Jaron Crane introduced Representative Mendive as the upcoming presenter and referenced the RS before the committee, identifying Mendive as the person presenting it.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Moved to introduce RS 332212.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Charlie Shepherd questioned whether a motion had already been made and then raised a point of order to note his belief that a motion was already on the floor, expressing confusion about the procedure.
  • Joe Palmer — Identified himself as Joe Palmer from District 20 and Meridian.
  • Joe Palmer — Explained the bill would allow electronic registration on a phone or as a picture instead of carrying paper registration.
  • Joe Palmer — Introduced House Bill 576 and explained it amends the ICAR legislation.
  • Jason Monks — Mentioned as present so the committee can start.
  • Jason Monks — Thanked after the response to the safety question.
  • Jason Monks — Moved to send House Bill 577 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
  • Brooke Green — Representative Brooke Green was asked whether she had reviewed the minutes, then moved to approve the minutes for Monday, February 2nd and stated she had no edits. The motion to approve carried, and she was thanked for handling the minutes.
  • Brooke Green — Representative Brooke Green questioned the subjectivity of the readability standard for license plates and asked who would determine whether a plate is still visible or readable.