Britt Raybould — Makes the motion to send Senate Bill 1337 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Britt Raybould — Makes the motion to send Senate Bill 1337 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Britt Raybould — The transcript says 'Representative Mickelsen' made the motion, but the member list suggests this is likely Representative Mickelsen; however, the spoken name is preserved as transcribed.
Paul Lerrington — Paul Lerrington was signed up to testify, but no testimony is recorded here.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Representative Mickelsen introduced Senate Bill 1307 as a code cleanup measure.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Representative Shepherd asks whether the bill is statewide and directed at Representative Mickelsen.
Stephanie Mickelsen — The chair asks Representative Mickelsen to carry Senate Bill 1307 on the floor.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Moved House Bill 855 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Moved Senate Bill 1304 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Moved Senate Bill 1305 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Shawn Dygert — Representative Dygert made the motion to send Senate Bill 1307 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Charlie Shepherd — Representative Charlie Shepherd first asked questions about the bill, including whether it applies statewide. He later commented that the bill is much needed in his area, noting that his city has the irrigation main canal, and indicated his support for the measure.
Charlie Shepherd — Referenced in a joking comparison to the sponsor's changes to the bill.
Dustin Manwaring — Representative Dustin Manwaring introduced House Bill 567 as a code cleanup bill and, in the ensuing discussion, confirmed that sending the bill to general orders was exactly his request.
Dustin Manwaring — Told he will carry the bill if it gets to General Orders.
Douglas Pickett — Representative Pickett advised the sponsor that the committee likely will not go back to general orders this session.
Douglas Pickett — Douglas Pickett introduced Senate Bill 1337, explaining that it concerns eligibility for irrigation district board members, and was then identified as the member who will carry the bill.
James Petzke — James Petzke introduced himself as the representative for District 21 in Meridian and presented House Bill 855, explaining that it would change the residency requirement for purchasing a lifetime hunting license from six months to five years. The discussion concluded with confirmation that he would carry the bill on the floor.
Nick Fasciano — Nick Fasciano was introduced as the first witness to testify on House Bill 855 and then provided his testimony, stating for the record that he is the executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation and speaking in support of the bill.
Elie Tucker Williams — Testified for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and said the commission supports the bill.
Paul Arrington — Paul Arrington is repeatedly identified during the hearing as someone signed up to testify on Senate Bill 1304 and later on Senate Bill 1305. The committee jokes about him arriving late or sneaking in, asks whether he wants to speak, and he ultimately declines further testimony, saying he is good and thanking the chair. The exchange is light and procedural, centered on whether he will testify and the committee moving on without waiting for him.
Neil Shippey — Signed up to testify on Senate Bill 1305.
Jerald Raymond — Jerald Raymond introduced Senate Bill 1306 and explained that it is a clarification bill governing how a landowner may withdraw from a water district, including the consequences and procedural steps. He outlined the hearing and notification timelines, noting the 45-day period to request a hearing and the requirement that any hearing be held within 60 days, and concluded by asking that the bill be sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Jack Nelsen — Made the motion to send Senate Bill 1306 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Ron Mendive — Addressed as Chairman Mendive.
Mark Sauter — Members discuss House Bill 887 and identify Mark Sauter as its sponsor. One speaker notes that if Mr. Sauter wants, another member could carry his bill, and the next exchange clarifies that the bill is Representative Sauter’s.
Britt Raybould — Representative Raybould made the motion to send House Concurrent Resolution 34 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Britt Raybould — Representative Raybould asked whether sending the bill to general orders would still be beneficial.
Britt Raybould — Said the bill could move along and, if needed, could be pulled later; then moved House Bill 567 to General Orders.
Britt Raybould — Introduced as the sponsor of the next bill, Senate Bill 1304.
Britt Raybould — Introduced Senate Bill 1304 and explained it clarifies access within ditch easements.
Britt Raybould — Asked that Senate Bill 1304 be sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Britt Raybould — Introduced Senate Bill 1305 and explained its purpose.
Britt Raybould — Explained Senate Bill 1305 and asked that it be sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation.