James Ruchti — Mentioned in a joking remark about laughing the loudest and missing the speaker's comic relief.
James Ruchti — Asks Betty Grandy about the Grandy Gazette.
Mark Harris — Referenced as having been involved in prior legislation creating the Alzheimer's and dementia program.
Mark Harris — Named as the second to the motion.
Mark Harris — Again identified as seconding the motion.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion to send RS 33535 to print.
Mark Harris — Named as the second on RS 33535.
Mark Harris — Moved to print RS 33511.
Mark Harris — Named as the sponsor of the motion on RS 33511.
Mark Harris — Not present in this section.
Mark Harris — Mark Harris makes a brief joking remark to Senator Bernt, then immediately follows with a motion to send House Bill 652 to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation.
Brandon Shippy — Asks about the state plan and whether public money would be involved.
Brandon Shippy — Asked whether public monies would be directed toward the effort.
Brandon Shippy — Asks whether Senator Blaylock has spoken with Director of Insurance Dean Cameron about the bill.
Brandon Shippy — Seconded the motion on RS 33589.
Brandon Shippy — Identified himself and introduced RS 33586.
Brandon Shippy — Explained RS 33586 would exempt churches from certain reporting requirements for ballot initiative activity.
Brandon Shippy — Asked a joking question about training animals to use the crossings.
Brandon Shippy — Commended Betty's parents for raising and teaching her well.
Sheila Weaver — Identified as being present with the Idaho Caregiving Alliance and available to answer questions.
Ben Adams — Identified as seconding the motion.
Ben Adams — Made the motion to introduce RS 33535.
Ben Adams — Named as the maker of the motion on RS 33535.
Ben Adams — Called on after no questions were raised.
Ben Adams — Moved to introduce RS 33589.
Ben Adams — Was called on after the presentation of RS 33599.
Ben Adams — Offered supportive comments on wildlife crossings and indicated he would move on the measure.
Ben Adams — Moved to introduce RS 33599.
Ben Adams — Joked with the sponsor during discussion.
Ben Adams — Compliments Betty Grandy and asks her to introduce her family.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie, State Senate District 28, identified himself for the record and then presented multiple legislative requests for introduction: RS 33535, which would move the presidential primary date; RS 33511; and RS 33589.
Ben Toews — Named as the second on RS 33511.
Ben Toews — Seconded the motion on RS 33586.
Ben Toews — Seconded the motion on House Bill 652.
Treg Bernt — Senator Treg Bernt first moved to send RS 33586 to print and identified himself for the record. He then introduced and presented HB 652, briefly turning the remainder of the presentation over to Betty Grandy. After her testimony, he was thanked for bringing the bill and returned to close out the presentation, praising Grandy’s testimony and indicating he was available to answer any further committee questions.
Betty Grandy — Betty Grandy, a fourth-grade homeschool student from Twin Falls, testifies in support of making hunting Idaho’s official state sport. She explains that she learned Idaho lacks an official state sport, describes how her Grandy Gazette poll and community support led her to advocate for hunting, and says the tradition brings families together and encourages time outdoors. She notes that Governor Brad Little was supportive and that Representative Don Hall agreed to sponsor the legislation. She concludes by emphasizing that recognizing hunting will help future fourth graders learn about its importance in Idaho history. Afterward, she identifies family members present and explains that the Grandy Gazette is a newspaper she runs with her family and friends.
Kelly Anthon — During discussion on the motion, Kelly Anthon is referenced as the senator being discussed, and then another speaker says that Senator Denhardtog summed up the situation really nicely, continuing the same line of commentary on his contribution.
Betty — Betty is repeatedly thanked and praised for attending the meeting and presenting on the bill. The speaker compliments her work, notes that she brought data and information to support her proposal, and emphasizes that her contribution is important to the state of Idaho.