Matt Weaver — Matt Weaver is introduced as the presenter from the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission, then introduces himself and explains that he serves as administrator of the commission and also as director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources. He closes by noting that the team will return to the committee on February 18th with an update on agency activities.
Brian Keekley — Brian Keekley, Executive Director of the Langdon Group, is introduced and then begins his presentation by thanking the chair and committee and introducing the Langdon Group and its work.
Steve Miller — Participated in the workshop to provide insight.
Steve Miller — Says the resolution exists so the details can be fleshed out before finalizing the merger.
Mr. Keekley — Mr. Keekley is referenced as having spoken to the one-day workshop, with both mentions reinforcing the same point about his involvement in that workshop.
Lori McCann — Apologizes for being late and asks how local groups were involved in the discussion and decision-making.
Dan Garner — Representative Garner was addressed as Chairman and thanked for his role in the survey process and for supporting the conservation districts.
Jerald Raymond — Representative Raymond asked whether the Senate resolution and House Bill 503 could come to the committee as early as Monday and whether anyone needed more time.
Todd Lakey — A closing thank-you appears to be directed to Mr. Lakey, though the transcript is slightly unclear.
Tammy Nichols — Tammy Nichols repeatedly addresses the chair in a series of brief procedural exchanges, thanking the chair and committee members while the chair manages the discussion and rules on comments. The mentions are all part of the same early meeting interaction and consist mainly of variations of addressing the chair as 'Mr. Chair' or 'Mr. Chairman.'
David Leavitt — Representative Leavitt makes a motion to introduce RS 331-92.
Mark Sauter — Representative Sauter asks whether organic dairy products are included.
Jack Nelsen — Representative Nelsen asks to make a comment, but is told comments are out of order.
Jack Nelsen — Says he likes the sideboards that preserve conservation district continuity and autonomy.