Ben Toews — Senator Toews seconded the motion on House Bill 560.
Ben Toews — The motion on House Bill 560 carried, and the committee then turned to Senator Lakey and Senate Bill 1370.
Ben Toews — The second on the motion is attributed to Senator Anthon, likely a transcription error for Senator Toews or another member; this is uncertain.
Todd Lakey — Senator Todd Lakey introduced Senate Bill 1370 and explained it was requested by the Attorney General's office.
Lori Hartog — Senator Den Hartog is identified as making the motion; the transcript likely refers to Senator Lori Hartog.
Treg Bernt — Senator Bernt introduces himself and presents House Bill 697.
Treg Bernt — Senator Bernt is asked if there are questions on his bill.
Treg Bernt — Senator Taves is thanked, likely after offering to make a motion; the transcript is partially garbled.
Treg Bernt — Secretary McGrane is noted as being present for the bill discussion.
Treg Bernt — Senator Bernt is thanked for his help with the bill.
Treg Bernt — Senator Bernt is asked whether he wants to close on the bill.
Treg Bernt — Senator Bernt restates his name and district and notes that he voted aye.
Treg Bernt — Senator Bernt is praised for presenting the bill.
Treg Bernt — The chair said he would turn the gavel over to his vice chair for the next item.
Ben Adams — Senator Ben Adams is identified as the second on a motion.
Ben Adams — Asked whether Senator Guthrie was advocating staying in session until July.
Ben Adams — Seconded the motion on Senate Bill 1364.
Mark Harris — Senator Harris makes the motion to send House Bill 698 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Mark Harris — Asked Enderud about challenges she has seen since serving on the building commission.
Mark Harris — Asked Enderud to describe challenges she has faced on the building commission since 2010.
Shirley Enderud — Introduced herself for the record at the start of her testimony.
Shelly Enderud — Shelly Enderud introduced herself as the City of Post Falls administrator and a long-time member of the Idaho State Building Authority. She described her background in city finance and administration, including service on a loan committee and work financing major projects such as INL and Hewlett-Packard buildings. In response to committee questions, she discussed challenges in financing school bonds and other projects, including zoning-related design changes in Boise and unexpected cost or construction issues that can require adjustments. The exchange concluded with the committee thanking her and noting that her appointment would likely be voted on Wednesday.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie presented Senate Bill 1364, explaining that it addresses the gap between temporary rules expiring at sine die and pending rules not taking effect until July. He said the bill is intended to fill that gap, stood for questions, and then made light remarks about having previously introduced legislation to encourage adjournment sooner and joking about recessing for a July 4th America 250 celebration at the Capitol.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Shippy seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Shippy votes no on the motion to send Senate Bill 1370 to the floor.
Brandon Shippy — Moved to send Senate Bill 1364 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti asked about minutes and moved to approve the February 25 minutes.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti said he would support the bill and compared poll work to jury service.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti was involved in the motion on House Bill 698, first appearing as the second on the motion and then moving that the bill be sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation.