James Ruchti — Continued the argument that changes to judges' service periods should be left in place for a while because repeated changes may discourage attorneys from becoming judges.
James Ruchti — Said he would vote against the motion because repeated changes in the judicial arena could go too far and affect the quality of judges.
James Ruchti — Another speaker thanked Senator Ruchti and agreed the bill should receive input from the judiciary.
James Ruchti — The chair asked whether Senator Ruchti wanted to be recorded after the vote.
Dave Lent — Dave Lent is repeatedly mentioned in the course of committee procedure, primarily as the senator seconding motions to approve minutes and to send several RS measures to print. One mention also reflects a procedural request involving Chairman Van Orden and referral to health and welfare, but overall the references are part of the same sequence of motion handling and bill routing.
Daniel Foreman — Daniel Foreman is briefly referenced as having another committee to attend, then is asked if he has any questions or a motion, and he responds by moving to send RS 33485 to print.
Daniel Foreman — Moved that the four previously announced RSs be sent to print.
Josh Keyser — The chair asks Senator Nichols to present RS 33485; the transcript does not clearly identify the chair by name here.
Doug Ricks — Addresses Senator Ricks in a lighthearted question about whether the bill answers the chicken-or-egg question.
Doug Ricks — Referenced as Chairman Rix in connection with RS 32871C1 and RS 33508.
Doug Ricks — Referenced again as Chairman Rix in connection with RS 33508.
Brandon Shippy — The transcript says 'Senator Shippey' and 'Senator Shippee'; this appears to refer to Vice Chair Brandon Shippy, who seeks a motion.
James Ruchti — He is referenced as having another committee to get to, along with Senator Nichols and Senator Hart.
James Ruchti — Senator Nichols is addressed in the exchange; the transcript says 'Senator Nichols.'
James Ruchti — The chair welcomes Senator Hart; the transcript does not clearly identify the chair by name here.
James Ruchti — Argued against the motion, saying recent changes to the judicial branch and Judicial Council should be allowed to take effect before making more changes.
James Ruchti — Likely the intended name behind the transcription 'Senator Ruttee'; he is asked for a motion on the minutes.
James Ruchti — A motion is attributed to him to approve the February 9th, 2026 minutes, though the transcript says 'Ruttee.'