James Ruchti — Argued that legislators should share in budget sacrifices and explained the resolution's purpose.
James Ruchti — Answered a question about the approximate savings from the proposed salary reduction.
James Ruchti — Moved to introduce RS 33-693 to print.
James Ruchti — Seconded the motion to introduce RS 33-712.
James Ruchti — Addressed generically as 'Committee?' in the procedural transition; no direct speech attributed.
James Ruchti — James Ruchti is repeatedly called on during a continuous discussion about enforcement under the bill. He asks whether there are ways to bring lawsuits without a private cause of action, including through the Idaho Consumer Protection Act or class actions, and explains that individuals or class members could still sue Meta and pursue discovery to show harm. He then says he supports the bill in principle but wants modifications, criticizing platforms and corporations for incentivizing addictive behavior.
James Ruchti — Name appears in the roll call as 'Recty'; likely Senator Ruchti voting aye.
James Ruchti — Likely referenced again in the roll call as 'Recty'.
James Ruchti — Introduced House Bill 637 after the vote on House Bill 542; likely a transcription error for Senator Josh Cole.
James Ruchti — Senator Cole is asked questions and is the sponsor being addressed as the committee considers moving House Bill 637 forward with a due pass recommendation.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti asks Representative Hill about the attorney fee provision, specifically pointing to the relevant section and questioning whether it was intended to operate as a one-way street. The discussion remains focused on clarifying the scope and intent of that fee provision.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti questions the witness about why the attorney-fee provision may effectively deny judicial review, prompting follow-up discussion that continues to reference him while addressing judicial review and the rule of law.
James Ruchti — Senator Ruchti is addressed during questioning about whether a Christian flag would be inappropriate under all circumstances.
James Ruchti — Introduced himself as State Senator from Legislative District 1.
James Ruchti — Opposes House Bill 561 as written and explains Boundary County’s relationship with Canada.
James Ruchti — Describes Boundary County’s border infrastructure and cross-border ties.
James Ruchti — Continues testimony about trade with Canada and regional cooperation.
James Ruchti — Requests an accommodation in House Bill 561 for the Canadian flag in Bonners Ferry.
James Ruchti — Continues describing the Bonners Ferry flood photo and Lake Koocanusa.
James Ruchti — Explains the flood history and points out the three flagpoles being discussed.
James Ruchti — Confirms the flagpoles are on government property in Bonners Ferry.
James Ruchti — Says he could support the legislation if accommodations are made.
James Ruchti — Senator Byrne is mentioned, but the transcript appears to misrecognize the speaker; no clear member ID match for Byrne is available in the expected list.
James Ruchti — Senator Kaiser is again addressed; no exact match in the expected list.
James Ruchti — The speaker references a senator from Bonners Ferry and asks about clarifying the bill to account for the Canadian flag display.
James Ruchti — Identified as having his light on and being called on first for discussion.
James Ruchti — Likely the 'Senator from one' reference is a garbled mention of Senator Ruchti, who had raised concerns earlier.
James Ruchti — Votes aye on the main motion.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as chair during the introduction of Senator Cook's measure.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Chairman Guthrie when the witness was invited to speak.
Jim Guthrie — The chair welcomes the witness to the committee.
Jim Guthrie — Mentioned as a senator who has worked on the issue for several years and is a sponsor of the bill.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Chairman during discussion of the amendment timing and talks with Meta.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during the exchange.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during the follow-up question.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during the committee exchange.
Jim Guthrie — As Mr. Chairman, recognized the motion and managed the committee proceeding.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed as Mr. Chairman during the floor discussion.
Jim Guthrie — Voted aye and announced that the motion carries.
Jim Guthrie — Thanked by the witness in opening remarks.
Jim Guthrie — Intervenes to stop speculation about motives and then closes the testimony.
Jim Guthrie — During the roll-call vote, Chair Jim Guthrie is addressed, then directs the secretary to call the roll and casts his votes, voting aye on the substitute motion and no on the main motion.
Brandon Shippy — Jaron Crane argued that social media addiction is contributing to youth suicide concerns and said social media should be regulated similarly to tobacco in Idaho. He emphasized that parents should be put in control of the decision, including whether to opt their children into social media use.
Brandon Shippy — Identified as one of the bill's sponsors.
Brandon Shippy — Called on to speak against the motion.
Brandon Shippy — Argued against the motion, saying the state should not insert itself and noting that minors can evade restrictions.
Brandon Shippy — Continued opposing the motion while describing his family's phone-control approach.
Brandon Shippy — Explained his parenting approach to children's phones and social media, argued the issue is mainly responsible parenting, and said he likely would not support the due pass motion.
Brandon Shippy — Continued his remarks that the issue is responsible parenting rather than social media companies or state intervention.
Brandon Shippy — Said he would not advocate for the state going after parents and reiterated that parents need to parent; indicated he likely would not support the due pass motion.