Barbara Ehardt — Barbara Ehardt was called on at the start of the meeting, then introduced herself as Representative from District 33 in Bonneville County/Idaho Falls and began explaining the bill as a cleanup measure related to homeschooler issues. She was later referenced again as the chair who had introduced the explanation.
Kate Haas — Kate Haas was called up to provide additional explanation and then identified herself as being with Kestrel West, explaining her role in helping work out the RS language.
Jack Nelsen — Representative Nelson is referenced in the discussion of concerns shared by school districts and is then called on by name in the committee, forming one continuous moment in the meeting.
Soñia Galaviz — Representative So ia Galaviz was called on in committee and then made the motion to introduce the RS and send it forward.
Josh Tanner — Introduced himself as a representative from District 14 and apologized for not knowing the bill number.
Ms. Seekrest — Mentioned as someone the speaker worked with on the proposal; spelling uncertain.
Ms. Seacrest / Ms. Sechrest — Mentioned as a collaborator on developing the proposal; spelling uncertain in transcript.
Ms. E. Cress — Identified as a testifier who may also want to speak on the proposal; name uncertain.
Wendy C. Crystal / Wendy C. Chris — Introduced as the first and only testifier; states she is executive director of the STEM Action Center and Workforce Development Council.
Douglas Pickett — Representative Tanner is referenced throughout a brief, continuous exchange about the bill and its expected operational savings. The speaker acknowledges Tanner as the bill sponsor, thanks Tanner for bringing the bill forward, and closes the discussion with a final expression of appreciation.
Dave Lent — The chair is addressed by title during the discussion.
Chris Mathias — Makes a comment and moves House Bill 761 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.