Mark Harris — Senator Mark Harris was noted as arriving late, then participated in the proceedings by making a motion-related remark and seconding the motion, including the motion on RS 33347.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Brandon Shippy handled the opening procedural business, including moving to approve the February 6, 2026 minutes and moving RS 33347 to print, then presented the lottery legislation. He explained that the bill’s fiscal impact would be zero, argued that lottery prizes and related tax revenue would likely stay in Idaho, and used examples from a Kellogg jackpot and comments from security chief Tony Pitts to illustrate how bulk-purchase syndicates can affect the lottery. He said the legislation is intended to address that issue before it grows and undermines confidence in the lottery, invited questions, and added that license holders who facilitate bulk purchases could face sanctions or lose the ability to sell lottery tickets.
Kelly Anthon — The chair called on Senator Anthon to present next.
Ben Toews — Identified in the transcript as 'Ben Taves' and presented RS 33347.
Ben Toews — Ben Toews (referred to in the transcript as Senator Taves) is identified in the motion call as the mover of the motion, with the second mention reiterating that the motion was made by Senator Taves.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie, State Senator for District 28, introduced himself for the record and presented House Bill 504, explaining that the bill addresses lottery purchases and prize fairness.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie is addressed as Mr. Chairman during the committee’s final exchanges, then closes the meeting with a lighthearted remark and adjourns the committee.
Andrew Roolanandum — Identified himself as director of the Idaho State Lottery and Idaho State Liquor Division.
Treg Bernt — Addressed as Ms. Vice Chairman; likely intended to refer to the vice chair.