Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 16th, 2026

Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Key Moments

  • David Leavitt — The transcript's 'Representative Gannon Cannon' appears to refer to David Cannon, who is later identified by name.
  • David Leavitt — Identified himself as Representative David Cannon from Legislative District 30 and presented RS 33377.
  • David Leavitt — Explained the effect of copay accumulator programs and noted constituent input from District 30.
  • David Leavitt — Commented that it is good to have bipartisan balance and noted Representative Furman was added as a co-sponsor.
  • Brian Lenney — Likely the member referred to as 'Representative Furman/Fuhrman' in the transcript; the exact identity is uncertain.
  • Brian Lenney — Representative Furman is discussed as a collaborator on the bill over the past year and this year, and then as the member who moved to introduce RS 33377, indicating their active role in advancing the legislation.
  • Jordan Redman — Called on by the chair for questions; transcript says 'Representative Redmond,' likely referring to Representative Redman.
  • Ben Fuhriman — Was mentioned as being added as a co-sponsor to RS 33377.
  • Steven Tanner — Steven Tanner was called to present House Bill 558, identified himself as representing District 14, and explained the bill’s purpose of preserving survivor benefits for foster youth. He then answered questions clarifying that the bill directly addresses those benefits, noted the lack of federal guidance and the need for state action, and was later referenced again in connection with the bill’s presentation and vote.
  • David Leavitt — Likely the member being referred to as 'Representative Cannon' in the transcript; the context later identifies David Cannon presenting the bill.
  • David Leavitt — Likely the member referred to as 'Representative Cannon' in the transcript; later identified as David Cannon.
  • David Leavitt — Asked whether the bill would apply to veterans' survivor benefits as well.
  • David Leavitt — Asked a follow-up about whether veterans' survivor benefits would also be covered.