Kyle Harris — His motion to introduce RS 33288 carried.
Kyle Harris — Asked whether other plates have the same 26,000-pound limit.
Clay Handy — Representative Clay Handy is recognized and asks Representative Pickett whether the proposal means everyone would drive 70 instead of 80.
Clay Handy — Clay Handy was introduced as the presenter of RS 33285 and explained that the bill addresses concerns about foreign nationals obtaining CDL licenses from other states. He asked for support to print the bill, noting that federal changes might soon make it unnecessary. In follow-up discussion, he clarified that anyone with an out-of-state or foreign CDL would need to come to Idaho and complete Idaho CDL classes to obtain an Idaho license, and he responded to questions about whether the proposal would hold up in court by saying he believed it would, while acknowledging the need to address that issue further.
Mike Pohanka — Mike Pohanka is recognized to ask a question and raises safety concerns about semis, including doubles or triples, traveling at 80 mph. He warns that such vehicles could block lanes and increase the severity of crashes.
Lori McCann — Introduced herself as representing District 6 and presented the RS.
Appaloosa Horse Club — McCann said the club is moving to Oklahoma City and that the plate funds had been going directly to it.
Jason Monks — Asked whether a 26,000-pound vehicle could be a regular pickup truck with a trailer.
Jason Monks — Was referenced in a garbled phrase likely meaning the motion was made by Representative Monks.
Jason Monks — Moved to introduce RS 33361 and recommend it go to the second reading calendar.
Charlie Shepherd — Charlie Shepherd was called on, moved to introduce RS 33279, and his motion carried. Later in the meeting, he was addressed again during questions and raised a concern about whether the measure would hold up in court, referencing prior discussion with Governor DeSantis.
James Petzke — Representative James Petzke was called to present RS 33244, then introduced himself as the representative for District 21 in Meridian and explained the bill’s resident-definition change.
Brandon Mitchell — Representative Brandon Mitchell was introduced as the presenter for RS 33361 and explained that the resolution approves all rules except docket number 390260-260-203, which had been rejected. He asked that the resolution be introduced and sent to second reading, and was then invited to return for any questions after the motion.
Joe Palmer — As chair, Joe Palmer called the committee to order, welcomed the witness and asked him to introduce himself, then briefly engaged in discussion about a license plate design suggestion before responding and moving the committee toward a vote.
Jaron Crane — Not mentioned by name, but the transcript indicates a representative is being called up first; no clear ID match beyond the committee context.
Jaron Crane — Moved to introduce RS 33285 after being corrected from Representative Handy.
Stephanie Mickelsen — She is identified as making the motion to introduce RS 33220.
Stephanie Mickelsen — She is recognized to ask a follow-up question about the bill's 26,000-pound reference.
Stephanie Mickelsen — She asks for clarification about the 26,000-pound reference in the bill.
Stephanie Mickelsen — She is addressed in the follow-up exchange about the 26,000-pound reference.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Likely the speaker who made the motion earlier, though the transcript here says 'Representative McCann' is next; no direct action by her in this section.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Asked whether someone with a legal work visa would be allowed to have a CDL under the bill.
Kyle Harris — Representative Kyle Harris is recognized and asks whether the committee will be able to see the plate design when it comes back.
Kyle Harris — Moved to introduce RS 33288 and said he was interested in the data and debate about speed variance.
Kyle Harris — Explained why he supported hearing the bill and described road rage concerns behind semi-trucks on two-lane roads.
Kyle Harris — Asked whether he needed to restate the motion.