James Woodward — Called in the roll call as present.
James Woodward — Vice Chair James Woodward asks whether changing the suicide crisis hotline vendor would be a JFAC-only decision.
Kevin Cook — Called in the roll call as present.
Kevin Cook — Senator Kevin Cook is referenced as someone who consistently asks for data and evidence to support claims, summarized by the phrase 'show me the data.'
Kevin Cook — Senator Cook is first referenced as having been looking into qualification standards, with the chair noting the discussion will return to him after Representative Harris. The conversation then returns to Senator Cook, who asks for clarification about the term 'Lucy Goosey' as it relates to provider rates, and the response is given in direct reply to his question.
Kevin Cook — Senator Cook is mentioned as possibly coming around to help with the presentation setup.
Kevin Cook — Referenced as being able to see a light, indicating he may have a question.
Kevin Cook — Asked a final question about the Snake River Basin study.
Melissa Wintrow — Melissa Wintrow was called in during the roll call.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Melissa Wintrow is mentioned as having previously served as a representative; the transcript appears to misrecognize her name once as 'Senator Winthrop,' but both mentions refer to the same prior role.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow responds to the RESHAB discussion by cautioning against mixing different issues, noting that some of the points being raised are related but should not be conflated. The exchange continues with an invitation for further testimony when the bill comes before the committee, keeping the discussion focused on the same legislative topic.
Steven Tanner — Called in the roll call.
Steven Tanner — Called in the roll call.
Steven Tanner — Asked to provide more information about the 988 issue.
Steven Tanner — Invited to explain prior language related to managed care and contract bidding.
Steven Tanner — Referenced in the clarification about whether any bill exists and whether the matter is a JFAC issue.
Steven Tanner — Referenced as someone who has met with agencies during the interim.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Called in the roll call.
Dustin Manwaring — Called in the roll call.
Chris Bruce — Called in the roll call.
Chris Bruce — Asks how to measure ROI and whether programs are actually benefiting people.
Chris Bruce — Chris Bruce is addressed twice in the same discussion about the Director's suggested cuts to the stations, with a possible follow-up to the director mentioned as part of the same exchange.
Brooke Green — Called in the roll call.
Van Burtenshaw — Likely the intended chair reference in the committee name context, though not spoken directly here.
Julie VanOrden — Julie VanOrden is identified and introduces herself as Senator from District 30 and chair of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.
Julie VanOrden — Chairman/Senator Van Orden is repeatedly invited to comment on the discussion, including whether a senator may testify on the House side and how to evaluate program effectiveness. Van Orden responds that there are ways to assess programs and references the need for scrutiny and evaluation.
John Woude — Introduced himself as the chair of the House Health and Welfare Committee and said the committee supports the RESHAB holdback of $21 million.
Jim Guthrie — Said spending can be controlled by cutting back on programs that are not necessarily required and referenced prior JFAC budget cuts.
Jim Guthrie — Said he is trying to follow the governor's recommendation for now, but may return with a Medicaid expansion proposal later.
Jim Guthrie — Responded that intent language in a budget may have contributed to the current path.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as 'Senator Van Ord' / 'Senator Van Ord' in the transcript; likely a misrecognition of the speaker's name.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as 'Senator Van Ord,' likely a transcription error.
Jim Guthrie — Senator Cook is addressed in a discussion about how tier determinations are made, including whether the department and provider use a tool for the decision and the broader concern that the evaluation process is not clearly outlined.
Douglas Pickett — Likely the intended speaker being addressed as 'Chairman Van Orden'; the transcript appears to misrecognize the name.
Jordan Redman — Representative Jordan Redman is mentioned in a brief exchange that includes a greeting to Chairman Van Orden and a reference to Representative Harris being called on for questions.
Josh Tanner — Representative Josh Tanner participates in a continuous committee discussion about Medicaid-related legislation, asking whether repealing Medicaid expansion would be used to improve the bottom line or restore programs and provider rates, whether a related bill will be brought this session, and how the bill might address eligibility loopholes, asset-based adjustments, and work requirements. The exchange also touches on whether the legislation should align with a 90-day standard and ends with the chair checking whether Tanner has any further follow-up.
C. Grow — Referenced as a co-chair who was coming to germane committees to examine policy affecting budgets; transcript says 'Groh,' likely 'Grow'.
Carrie Semmelroth — The transcript says 'Senator Vintra,' which is likely a misrecognition; speaker is not confidently identified.
Bruce Skaug — Representative Bruce Skaug is identified as the next person to comment.
Bruce Skaug — Representative Bruce Skaug asked about the next meeting time, and the chair responded that the committee would meet at 7:15 tomorrow morning.
Jerald Raymond — Representative Gerald Raymond is introduced as chairman of the House Agricultural Affairs Committee and then presents on behalf of the committee. He identifies his district and thanks the committee for the opportunity to speak, explains the House Ag Committee’s responsibility for supporting the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and describes the importance and current challenges of Idaho agriculture. He discusses the committee’s work with producer groups and dedicated funds, then turns to specific budget and expenditure items, including quagga mussel funding, the use of an efficiency warrant when dedicated funds could not initially be used, and examples of agricultural threats such as Mormon crickets. The segment concludes with a question about whether the deficiency warrant covers the items shown on the screen.
Jerald Raymond — Addressed as Chairman Raymond and asked to provide a status update on the University of Idaho Cafe Project.
Jerald Raymond — Addressed as Chairman Raymond regarding whether the committee discussed the 2% cuts and check stations.