Kent Marmon — Asked who would pay for the seals and cords.
Edward Clark — Edward Clark is introduced as the first witness and identifies himself for the record. He then states that he is a policy analyst at the Idaho Family Policy Center and begins his testimony in support of House Bill 712.
James Woodward — Thanked by the witness as one of the sponsors bringing the legislation forward.
James Woodward — Raises a question about how schools should handle separated parents.
James Woodward — Expresses concern that the proposal could entangle schools in custody disputes when parents are separated.
James Woodward — The transcript says 'Representative Nelson'; this appears to be a transcription error, but the exact member is uncertain from context.
James Woodward — The transcript attributes the concern about fees and reasonable limits to 'Representative Nelson'; exact identity is uncertain.
James Woodward — Continued the concern that 'reasonable fee' may not adequately limit what districts can charge.
Clay Handy — Representative Handy expresses support for the proposal, echoing Representative Ehart’s comments and suggesting that people would gladly pay for the recognition if there were a fiscal note. He continues by praising the bill and referencing civics-related work experience and self-reliance as part of his supportive remarks.
Clay Handy — Asked about the youth council's meeting schedule, agenda, and activities.
Chris Mathias — Asked for examples of schools excluding homeschool students and using excessive fees.
Carrie Peterson, Mayor of Fruitland — Carrie Peterson, Mayor of Fruitland, introduced the city’s first Mayor’s Youth Council, noting that it includes 17 students. She explained that the council is intended to help train future leaders and said the group has already elected a chair and vice chair.
Ella Smith — Ella Smith introduced herself as a Fruitland student representing the Mayor's Youth Council and explained that community involvement means both service and expressing opinions. She described the council's activities, including meeting twice a month, doing community service, running a 5K to raise scholarship funds, and hosting speakers such as Representatives Shirts and Crishfield. She also noted that the group has 17 members and began to reference the size of the student body.
Douglas Pickett — Asked how many students are in the youth council and how that compares with the school population.
Fruitland Mayor's Youth Council student speaker — Explained that the school is small, with about 140 juniors, about 100 or fewer seniors, and about 120 sophomores, and said the group is working to get big ideas done.
Debbie Critchfield — Referenced as the person the speaker considered asking a question of.
Mayor of Fruitland — The committee first asked the Mayor of Fruitland to have the group stand so they could be recognized, followed by a brief positive comment from the committee. The mayor then described the upcoming Fruitland 5K, noting it will be held on April 18th, tied to a Paul Revere-themed event called "One If By Land," with the slogan "so long, London, we had a good run, signed America 76." The mayor invited committee members to attend, run, or walk, and mentioned that Fruitland would provide a free breakfast that morning.
Barbara Ehardt — Asks who would pay for the seals and special cords because there is no fiscal note.
Barbara Ehardt — Offers positive comments on the proposal, says it has real value, and wants her name added as a co-sponsor.
Barbara Ehardt — Addressed by the chair and then speaks in support.
Barbara Ehardt — Referenced as having made supportive comments.
Barbara Ehardt — Responds after the vote and identifies herself as Barbara Ehart.
Barbara Ehardt — Introduces herself and presents an RS concerning parental rights and student enrollment.
Barbara Ehardt — Responds that the custody issue is not part of the current proposal and clarifies the bill concerns enrollment without parental permission.
Barbara Ehardt — Confirms her name again after the vote and jokes about using another name for the record.
Barbara Ehardt — Introduced herself and explained that the RS addresses homeschool-related concerns and issues from the COVID shutdown era.
Barbara Ehardt — Explained that the proposal is meant to clarify whether homeschooled students can still participate in sports or band after disenrolling during COVID-related disruptions.
Barbara Ehardt — Said the RS clarifies homeschool participation and fee authority, and invited questions for the hearing.
Barbara Ehardt — Was asked to provide examples of schools being 'militant' in excluding homeschool students.
Barbara Ehardt — Explained that some schools have charged excessive fees and described confusion over enrollment and participation in activities like dance team.
Barbara Ehardt — Said the bill is intended to clarify the issue without calling out schools, and reiterated concern about parents not knowing about enrollment actions.
Barbara Ehardt — The chair asks who the students are and invites the mayor of Fruitland to introduce the youth council.
Barbara Ehardt — The transcript's 'Representative Crishfield' appears to refer to Representative Critchfield, but this is not a legislator in the member list; likely Debbie Critchfield, state superintendent, not a member.
Barbara Ehardt — Was thanked by the speaker as the committee member being addressed.
Tony Wisniewski — Responds that the described arrangement would be an option under the proposal.
Clint Hostetler — Moves to introduce RS 33413C1.
Mark Sauter — Moves the discussion forward and asks whether there is a funding mechanism attached.
Mark Sauter — Asks questions and then moves to send House Bill 712 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Jack Nelsen — Says he is a sponsor and supports the civics readiness research project component.
Jack Nelsen — The speaker appears to be addressing or referring to Representative Critchfield, likely Debbie Critchfield, not a legislator in the expected member list; no member ID applies.
Michael Veile — Introduces House Bill 712 and identifies himself as representing District 35.
Michael Veile — Says he does not know who would pay for the seals or cords and apologizes for not having the answer.
Dave Lent — The chair opens the meeting and asks for unanimous consent to hear RS 33413C1 before House Bill 712.
Dave Lent — Addressed as Mr. Chairman.
Barbara Ehardt — Asks for clarification about whether a student could play different sports at different schools.
Michael Veile — The chair addresses Representative Veile in the opening procedural request.
Michael Veile — Explains RS 33413C1 and says he is trying to get back to Health and Welfare to handle other business.