Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 20th, 2026

House Ways and Means Committee

Key Moments

  • Jaron Crane — Representative Jaron Crane moved to introduce RS 33127 C1 and later moved to introduce RS 33366 with a proposed amendment adding subsection J. He then agreed to additional clarifying language regarding a 'single-sex restroom or changing facility' and to provide that language to the Secretary.
  • Jaron Crane — Not a speaker in this section, but the motion is discussed in the committee context.
  • Jaron Crane — Moved to introduce RS 33476.
  • Ilana Rubel — Representative Rubel indicated she wanted to ask questions about the motion and presenter.
  • Ilana Rubel — Rubel questioned why only the Attorney General could recover fees.
  • Ilana Rubel — Rubel was recorded as voting nay on the motion.
  • Ilana Rubel — Asked whether the RS would return to the germane committee or go directly to second reading.
  • Ilana Rubel — Asked whether the RS would return to the germane committee for a hearing.
  • Ilana Rubel — Opposed the motion, arguing the gender definitions could create criminal liability and uncomfortable restroom outcomes.
  • Ilana Rubel — Recorded as voting nay on the motion.
  • Ilana Rubel — Recorded as a nay on the motion to introduce RS 33459.
  • Monica Church — Representative Church asked about the 'reason to believe' standard used by the Attorney General.
  • Monica Church — Church was recorded as voting nay on the motion.
  • Monica Church — Not mentioned in this section.
  • Monica Church — Recorded as voting nay on the motion.
  • Monica Church — Recorded as voting nay on the motion to introduce RS 33443.
  • Jeff Ehlers — Chair presided over the motion.
  • Jeff Ehlers — The chair transitions to the next presenter, Representative Ehart, and then welcomes him back to introduce and present RS 33-476.
  • Jason Monks — Not mentioned in this section.
  • Jason Monks — Moved to introduce RS 33459.
  • Jason Monks — Moved to introduce RS 33443.
  • Jason Monks — Not mentioned in this section.
  • Jason Monks — Presented RS 33482 and explained it modifies House Bill 671 at the Tax Commission's request.
  • Steve Berch — Steve Berch questioned the RS’s committee path and its placement in the fire and police code, then later asked whether landowners could opt out of abatement treatment. He followed with a substitute motion to return the bill to the sponsor, arguing that the proposal would undermine the purpose of abatement districts and conflict with broader property rights considerations. The sequence ends with Berch being recorded as voting nay on the motion.
  • Rob Byswinger — Presented a revision of the mosquito district abatement reform bill, describing opt-out language, aerial spraying distinctions, and reduced fees.
  • Barbara Earhart — Introduced herself and explained that the RS is a rewrite addressing an omission identified as important by the justices.
  • Barbara D. Earhart — Introduced RS 33476 and identified herself as representing District 33.
  • Douglas Pickett — Not present as speaker in this section, but the motion is made by Representative Monks and the discussion continues on the RS.
  • Douglas Pickett — Moved to introduce RS 33458.
  • Douglas Pickett — Moved to introduce RS 33478.
  • Douglas Pickett — Moved to introduce RS 33482 and send it to the floor with a recommendation for the second reading calendar.
  • Douglas Pickett — Representative Pickett moved to introduce RS 33389.
  • Douglas Pickett — Moved the introduction of RS 33430.
  • Douglas Pickett — Moved the introduction of RS 33430.
  • Douglas Pickett — Moved the introduction of RS 33402.