Glenneda Zuiderveld — During the roll call, Glenneda Zuiderveld is mentioned twice in slightly different transcription forms ('Harris Green' and 'Ciderveld'), both likely referring to the same member and serving as identification entries rather than separate substantive discussions.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Listed during the roll call; likely refers to Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Requests unanimous consent to adopt non-standard maintenance language for the Department of Water Resources.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Called during the roll vote and recorded as aye.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Called during roll call.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Senator Zuiderveld is referenced during the same procedural sequence: they seconded the motion and were also included in the roll call vote.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Senator Galloway asks for a motion and begins moving the FY 2027 public school support budget.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Senator Galloway is called during the roll, votes aye, and then makes a motion requesting unanimous consent to adopt the language sections included in the packet.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Likely intended by 'Ward Engel King' in the roll call.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Said she was disturbed by the process and concerned the cuts are not surgical and will have long-term consequences.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Said the cuts are not surgical, are ongoing, and will have long-term consequences.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Said the cuts will have economic consequences and promised later examples showing small cuts leading to large costs.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Said she would speak again later and objected to the budget process.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Listed during the roll call; likely refers to Senator Janie Ward-Engelking.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Likely the senator speaking in opposition; the transcript says 'Senator Went through,' which appears to be a garble of Ward-Engelking.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Called during the roll call as 'Ward Engel King,' likely a mis-transcription.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Called during roll call.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Included in the roll call vote.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Included in the roll call vote.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Prepared to speak in opposition to the motion.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Explained opposition to the motion, citing cuts to military education funding and other concerns.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Added that late refunds and software issues could have broader tax collection impacts.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Included in the roll call vote.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Ward-Engelking argued against the budget package, saying the higher education cuts and lack of enrollment funding would harm Idaho students, institutions, and the broader economy. She highlighted ongoing reductions to the state’s higher education institutions and community colleges, warned of layoffs and limits on expanding nursing and engineering programs, and said the cuts could lead to higher costs, nursing shortages, and students leaving the state. She also noted impacts to CTE funding and said the budget changes would undermine Idaho’s economic development. The discussion concluded with her stating she could not support the budget, followed by brief references to her comments and a later roll-call mention.
Melissa Wintrow — Called in the roll call.
Melissa Wintrow — Argued that the committee is setting the bottom line and that changes will continue through the working groups.
Melissa Wintrow — Referenced as having stated the committee was setting the bottom line.
Melissa Wintrow — Said the committee voted on projected revenue and warned the cuts would cost the state millions.
Melissa Wintrow — Warned the proposal could cost millions and potentially break the state if not fixed.
Melissa Wintrow — Addressed by the chair in asking for a comment or motion.
Melissa Wintrow — The chair appears to be asking Senator Winthrop for a comment or motion; likely a transcription error for another senator's name.
Melissa Wintrow — Referenced as the senator whose comments were concurred with.
Melissa Wintrow — Referenced in connection with the co-chairs and the motion on recisions.
Melissa Wintrow — His comments on the 2% across-the-board cut were endorsed.
Melissa Wintrow — His comments on the 2% cut were explicitly agreed with.
Melissa Wintrow — The chair appears to address Senator Hart after explaining the actions were already taken.
Melissa Wintrow — Likely a transcription error; the speaker is probably Senator Hart or another senator with a similar name.
Melissa Wintrow — Referenced as having made a commitment that the speaker says she will not follow.
Melissa Wintrow — Referenced in comparison to the speaker's refusal to 'take the oath' he did.
Melissa Wintrow — Listed during the roll call; likely refers to Senator Melissa Wintrow.
Melissa Wintrow — Referenced in the prior comment about not supporting the motion; the speaker says the work group will look forward to working with her on her issues.
Melissa Wintrow — Addressed by Mr. Bybee in response to the question about whether the bills would conflict.
Melissa Wintrow — Addressed in the explanation that the 2026 Reductions Act does not conflict with the 2027 budget action.
Melissa Wintrow — Called during the roll call as 'Wintrow.'
Melissa Wintrow — Opposed the motion, arguing the cuts to Department of Environmental Quality staffing would harm public health and business.
Melissa Wintrow — States opposition to the motion and begins explaining concerns.
Melissa Wintrow — Was thanked after opposing the motion; the speaker responded to her earlier comments.
Melissa Wintrow — Argued that the budget process forces agencies to choose between statutory obligations and repairing the heating system.
Melissa Wintrow — Recorded as voting aye in the roll call.
Melissa Wintrow — Recorded as voting nay in the roll call.