Jaron Crane — Explained the bill's provider categories and reiterated the availability of corrective action before penalties.
Jaron Crane — Explained the smaller provider category and reiterated the bill's health care and stewardship goals.
Jaron Crane — Said the change was minuscule and was intended to keep the bill narrowly focused and avoid larger litigation concerns.
Jaron Crane — Moved to introduce RS 3374 and send it to the second reading calendar.
Jaron Crane — Made the motion to introduce RS 33756 and send it to the second reading calendar.
Jaron Crane — Called on to indicate there would be no further discussion.
Jeff Ehlers — Jeff Ehlers presided over the committee meeting as chairman, opening proceedings, managing the vote to approve the minutes, introducing and advancing motions on RS 33763, responding briefly to remarks, and then calling the next presenters and bills in sequence.
Jeff Ehlers — Chair Jeff Ehlers presided over the proceedings, thanked the committee, and called on Representative Bingham to introduce himself and present RS 3374.
Jeff Ehlers — Called for debate or discussion on the motion.
Jeff Ehlers — Jeff Ehlers managed the committee’s final procedural actions, including handling the substitute motion, asking about the minutes, putting the motion to a vote, announcing that it carried, and then adjourning the meeting.
Steve Berch — Supported the motion and joked about the meeting time not matching House Bill 1230.
Steve Berch — Representative Berch participated in a single motion sequence on the bill: he initially offered an alternate substitute motion, then clarified that the committee could introduce the RS but not direct where it would go, revising the motion to simply introduce it. After the amended substitute motion failed, he sought unanimous consent to withdraw his motion, and the transcript later records him as voting no on the motion.
Steve Berch — Stated opposition to the legislation because he did not support the original bill.
Mark Sauter — Mark Sauter concluded his presentation of RS 33736 by asking for the committee’s consideration, reiterating that the bill would restore consequences for unpaid traffic infractions and improve traffic safety. The exchange then concluded with the motion carrying and a brief thank-you.
Jason Monks — Jason Monks moved to introduce RS 33736, then later moved to introduce RS 33759 and send it to the second reading calendar. He followed up with questions and comments about RS 33759’s procedural status, asking whether it was a replacement or a new bill, confirming it had already received a full hearing and had been narrowed from the version previously approved in committee, and arguing that the committee was only making a recommendation because the Speaker makes the final referral decision. He concluded by saying he wanted to stick with the original motion to advance RS 33759.
Jason Monks — Representative Jason Monks was introduced to present agenda items, including RS 33734 and portable benefits. He then explained RS 33734 as a trailer bill involving a Department of Insurance language change. After a brief pause for a committee vote, he introduced RS 33738, describing it as an advisory measure tied to the America 250 celebration and noting that waiting until next year would be too late. The surrounding discussion also referenced the advisory nature of the proposal and related ballot considerations.
Clint Hostetler — Clint Hostetler introduced himself as the representative for District 24 and presented RS 33759, a redraft of the Merit-based Health Care Act. He explained that the bill focuses on Medicaid participation being voluntary and narrows responsibility to health care providers rather than managed care providers. He also noted that the measure had already received an introduction and full hearing, including questions, in both Health and Welfare and Business, and asked for consideration of the bill.
Ilana Rubel — Representative Ilana Rubel spoke against the motion and made a substitute motion to hold the RS in committee/return it to the sponsor. She argued that the proposal, which she characterized as banning anti-bias training, had not been properly vetted or heard in committee, noting that Health and Welfare had not approved anything like it and that the issue deserved a real hearing before advancing.
Ilana Rubel — Recorded as voting no on the motion to introduce RS 33759 and send it to the second reading calendar.
Monica Church — Asked a question seeking clarification from Representative Hostetler about the bill's penalties.
Monica Church — Asked for clarification about whether the bill's penalties now apply only to individuals after larger providers were removed.
Monica Church — Asked for an example of a managed care provider and the individuals who would voluntarily enter Medicaid.
Monica Church — Asked whether the bill shifts from large managed care systems like Blue Cross to individual providers such as doctors' offices and hospitals.
Monica Church — Referenced as having mentioned Blue Cross in the prior question.
Monica Church — Said she was trying to determine whether the change was small or substantial and whether it required discussion of the amended substitute motion.
Monica Church — Said she was trying to determine whether the change was small or substantial and whether it required discussion of the amended substitute motion.
Monica Church — Recorded as voting no on the motion to introduce RS 33759 and send it to the second reading calendar.
Monica Church — Recorded as voting no on the motion.
Monica Church — Recorded as voting no on the motion.
Monica Church — Introduced himself and presented RS 33756, describing it as a replacement for House Bill 598 and noting work with county clerks and colleagues.
Monica Church — Commented that counties had recently asked for ballot cost-saving measures, including printing on both sides, because the upcoming ballot would be onerous.
Monica Church — Questioned whether the advisory vote should be placed on the ballot given county concerns about ballot length and printing costs.
Monica Church — Moved a substitute motion to return the measure to the sponsor rather than place it on a formal ballot.
Monica Church — Her substitute motion to return the measure to the sponsor is described again.
Monica Church — Suggested using the election pamphlet and a QR code instead of adding pages to every ballot.
Monica Church — Asked about the minutes and then moved to approve them.
Monica Church — Moved to approve the minutes from March 16th, 2026.
Douglas Pickett — Presented RS 3374, described it as a replacement for House Bill 529, and explained the cleanup amendments.
Douglas Pickett — Moved to introduce RS 33734 and send it to the second reading calendar.
Jaron Crane — Moved to introduce RS 33766 and send it to the second reading calendar.
Jaron Crane — Explained that the bill was narrowed to focus on Medicaid providers who voluntarily participate, not managed care providers.
Jaron Crane — Added that written notice and an opportunity for corrective action would come before any penalties are imposed.
Jaron Crane — Explained that managed care organizations would oversee the system as it transitions toward 2029, but the bill is intended to focus on Medicaid providers themselves.
Jaron Crane — Explained the bill's provider categories and said corrective action is available before penalties, with the goal of better health care and stewardship of citizens' dollars.
Jaron Crane — Said the bill's focus is on health care for everyone in Idaho and should not be based on sex or other DEI qualifications.
Jaron Crane — Called on to present a motion regarding the minutes.
Jaron Crane — Moved to approve the minutes from March 9th, March 12th, and March 13th.