Richard Cheatum — Richard Cheatum asks for clarification of the term 'investment' in the RS language, specifically whether it refers to power generation or distribution systems.
Charlie Shepherd — Asks about the fiscal note and consequences of not adopting the RS.
Charlie Shepherd — Moves to introduce RS 33397.
Charlie Shepherd — He asks Creighton a hypothetical question about raising Idaho's income tax to 9.5%.
Charlie Shepherd — His question is ruled out of order by the chair.
Creighton Barker — The committee gives Creighton Barker a farewell recognition for his service as a page, thanking him for helping the House Revenue and Taxation Committee run smoothly and presenting him with a signed letter, a Capitol card, and an Idaho State Capitol hoodie. Barker then introduces himself, reflects on his experience as one of the best and most eye-opening parts of his life, and says the committee has been welcoming. Members ask about his future plans, and he says he plans to attend the University of Idaho to study agribusiness and hopes to work for Idaho Power or Simplot. The segment ends with the committee applauding him before briefly going at ease.
Jon Weber — Identifies himself and explains the purpose of RS 33364.
Jon Weber — Vice Chair Weber is referenced in a procedural aside.
David Cannon — Chairman Cannon is acknowledged twice during the committee meeting as proceedings move forward, first when Vice Chairman Weber and the committee are recognized and later when the next item is introduced and Representative Ehlers is recognized.
John Shirts — Moves to introduce RS 33364.
Vito Barbieri — Raises a point of order and proposes an amended motion.
Jeff Ehlers — Representative Jeff Ehlers is introduced as the sponsor of RS 33397, which proposes tweaks to rate-regulated utilities and implementation changes to prior legislation. During the discussion, he is asked for clarification and indicates he can provide more detail at the full public hearing. He then explains that if the RS is not adopted, the result would be a property tax shift onto local taxpayers.
Jon Weber — Vice Chairman Weber is invited to present RS 33364.