Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 18th, 2026

House Transportation and Defense Committee

Key Moments

  • Joe Palmer — Mentioned as Chairman Palmer in the motion to approve the minutes.
  • Jaron Crane — Asked whether anyone was signed up to testify.
  • Stephanie Mickelsen — Raised a question/comment about crop carts being even larger than the equipment shown.
  • Stephanie Mickelsen — Explained that freeway travel would only happen when no other option exists and that warning vehicles/signs are used.
  • Jason Monks — Representative Monks asked follow-up questions about road and freeway conditions, including concerns about blocked roads, the use of pilot cars, equipment, and overall safety.
  • Miguel Villafanya — Miguel Villafanya, a farmer from Wilder, Idaho who farms 500 acres in Western Canyon County, explains that his farm implements are too wide to fold and are difficult to move on roads. He emphasizes that he and other farmers dislike the inconvenience as much as the public does, but they want to transport equipment safely, lawfully, and in the right way.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Representative Charlie Shepherd is identified as the member who will carry the bill on the floor.
  • Mike Pohanka — Mentioned in connection with the motion to approve the minutes.
  • Mike Pohanka — Said he had a comment and would save it for the end.
  • Mike Pohanka — Mentioned as having a comment to make on the motion.