Joan Hawkins, Mayor of Malad City — Joan Hawkins, mayor of Malad City, introduces herself and explains that she is filling in for Senator Anthon. She says she has enjoyed the experience, has served as mayor for 14 years, previously served on the city council, and was appointed to the council in 2002. She adds that she has two years left in her term and is not planning to run again, though she leaves open the possibility.
Ben Adams — Moves to approve the minutes of February 11, 2026.
Ben Adams — Moves to send RS 32911 to print.
Ben Adams — Seconded the motion to introduce RS 33386.
Ben Adams — Asked whether other counties have implemented a similar vacancy rule for precinct committeemen.
Ben Adams — Ben Adams made a motion regarding House Bill 613, clarifying that the committee should send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Kelly Anthon — The chair notes that Senator Kelly Anthon is present in a different capacity and asks him to introduce himself. Mayor Hawkins explains that she is from Anthon’s district and is sitting in for him for a few days, and the committee welcomes her as his temporary replacement.
Kelly Anthon — No direct mention in this section; the transcript contains a mis-transcription of Senator Den Hartog's name in the motion sequence.
Mark Harris — Senator Mark Harris moves to approve the February 13, 2026 minutes, stating they are in order. The motion is then seconded and the minutes are approved.
Mark Harris — Referenced as the senator who may be hiding in the corner; likely a mis-transcription of Senator Lenny being present.
Mark Harris — Moved to introduce RS 33386.
Mark Harris — Made the motion to introduce RS 33386, which passed.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion to print RS 33321.
Mark Harris — The motion carried after prior discussion; this section transitions to the next RS.
Mark Harris — Introduced RS 3338 and explained it would address vacancies in judges' terms for elected judgeships.
Mark Harris — Argued that most judges retire before the end of their term and that incumbents are virtually guaranteed reelection.
Mark Harris — Explained the RS would bar an appointed judge from running in the next election after appointment to fill a vacancy.
Mark Harris — Said the proposal is a possible solution and argued that the public is not really picking judges under the current system.
Mark Harris — Recorded as voting no on the motion.
Mark Harris — Moved to introduce RS 33396.
Mark Harris — Motion to introduce RS 33396 was attributed to him.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion to introduce RS 33420 and was then invited to proceed on RS 33779.
Mark Harris — Was invited to present RS 33779 next.
Mark Harris — Introduced RS 33379 and explained it as a cleanup measure related to Department of Lands legal authority and confusion with the Attorney General's Office.
Mark Harris — Continued explaining RS 33379 as a cleanup bill that clarifies legal issues and moves provisions to Title 58.
Mark Harris — The chair called for questions for Senator Harris before the motion on RS 33379.
Mark Harris — Introduced RS 33382 and described it as a long-worked-on bill protecting private property rights.
Mark Harris — Explained that RS 33382 would protect private property owners from warrantless visits while preserving lawful law-enforcement access in some cases.
Mark Harris — Requested that RS 33382 be sent to print.
Mark Harris — Identified himself and introduced House Bill 613.
Mark Harris — Requested that Representative Britt Raybould present House Bill 613.
Mark Harris — The chair asked whether he wanted to close on the bill.
Mark Harris — Senator Harris was referenced in a lighthearted comment while transitioning to the page recognition.
Dave Lent, District 33 — Presents RS 3341 and says it has been developed with the Attorney General's office.
Lori Hartog — A motion line appears to reference Senator Den Hartog, likely a transcription error for Lori Hartog.
Lori Hartog — The transcript says 'Senator Hart' but the speaker is later identified as Senator Phil Hart; this is likely a mis-transcription and not the expected member Lori Hartog.
Lori Hartog — Introduced RS 33396 and described it as a specialty license plate proposal supporting Idaho State Police salaries.
Lori Hartog — Presented RS 33396, a specialty license plate proposal with proceeds supporting Idaho State Police salaries.
Lori Hartog — Her RS 33396 was the subject of the motion to introduce.
Lori Hartog — Her RS 33396 was introduced and carried.
Lori Hartog — Named as the motion maker in the introduction of RS 33420.
Lori Hartog — Seconded the motion on RS 33379.
Lori Hartog — Seconded the motion on RS 33382.
Lori Hartog — Addressed in the explanation of the fiscal note.
Lori Hartog — Chase directed his question to Senator Den Hartog and acknowledged her leadership, and Den Hartog responded by advising him to stay true to himself and his principles, remain consistent and honest, and listen to others.
Camille Blaylock, District 11 — Camille Blaylock explains that RS 32911 is a cleanup bill from the controller's office, notes a fiscal note issue that needs to be corrected before printing, and continues by describing how the RS strengthens the statute and affects reporting requirements.
Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy twice moves to send RS 331-4-1-C-1 to print, repeating the same procedural motion within a short span.
Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy is introduced in the agenda, then moves to send RS 33338 to print, and the motion is recorded as being made by Senator Shippy with Senator Den Hartog seconding it.
Brandon Shippy — Made the motion to send RS 33379 to print.
Brandon Shippy — Made the motion to introduce RS 33382.