Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 10th, 2026

Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Key Moments

  • Brandon Shippy — Representative Furman is identified as the sponsor or presenter for House Joint Memorial 16.
  • Dean Cameron — Identifies himself as director of the Idaho Department of Insurance and describes problems in the Medicare Advantage market.
  • Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow first thanked Director Cameron for his work and advocacy on behalf of seniors and expressed appreciation for his professionalism and efforts to help them. Shortly afterward, she was involved in the committee action on House Joint Memorial 16, seconding the motion to send it to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
  • Julie VanOrden — The chair was addressed in closing remarks as members thanked the committee and witness. The chair then ended questions, invited any further discussion, brought H.J.M. 16 before the committee, called for a voice vote, and finally announced the meeting would adjourn and reconvene the next day.
  • Mark Harris — Moved to send House Joint Memorial 16 to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation.