Melissa Wintrow — Referenced as having raised the example of an agreed-upon weekend in Utah.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks whether officers are handed custody orders at the scene and how they know if the order is current.
Melissa Wintrow — Returns with a brief follow-up question after the witness's testimony.
Melissa Wintrow — Summarizes the witness's position as favoring resources or mediation in family law courts rather than only incentives.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked whether a quicker solution in the courts might be preferable to inserting a new method.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Wintrow is recognized to ask a question, then raises concern that the bill’s wording may prevent immediate investigation in a child-out-of-country scenario, specifically questioning the prosecutor’s explanation. The discussion continues with a response addressing her concern about the 24-hour issue.
Melissa Wintrow — Requests a motion and then makes the motion to send House Bill 696 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks whether House Bill 602 is similar to a bill previously heard in committee and how it differs.
Melissa Wintrow — Asked the comparison question about the earlier bill.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks whether the bill would prohibit housing a registered sex offender in a homeless shelter within 500 feet of a school.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks for confirmation that a homeless shelter within 500 feet of a school could not house a registered sex offender.
Melissa Wintrow — Raised a question about the law-enforcement exemption in Section 3.
Melissa Wintrow — Questioned why the bill exempts law enforcement from the mask restriction.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks why the bill exempts law enforcement from the mask restriction.
Melissa Wintrow — Suggests the exemption should be more specific and limited to certain law-enforcement activities.
Melissa Wintrow — Her question about law enforcement is being answered.
Melissa Wintrow — Continues pressing for more specificity in the exemption language.
Melissa Wintrow — Her concern about specificity and officer masks is being addressed.
Melissa Wintrow — She says she would prefer sending the bill to the 14th to remove the section Senator Shippy raised, but cannot support the bill.
Melissa Wintrow — She reiterates that she would prefer an amendment and says she cannot support the bill.
Melissa Wintrow — Seconded the motion on House Bill 689.
Melissa Wintrow — Seconded the motion on House Bill 690.
Doug Ricks — Seconded the motion on Terry Kirkham's appointment.
Doug Ricks — Thanks Mr. Marks and asks for legislative recommendations based on his experience.
Doug Ricks — Doug Ricks asked Representative Scott to explain which groups were brought together to weigh in and provide input on the matter, seeking a clearer overview of the stakeholder process.
Doug Ricks — Likely referenced when the transcript says 'Senator Rick'; the response indicates he was absent or had left.
Doug Ricks — The speaker discusses Sheriff Thomas stepping in after receiving complaints about a sex offender near a school, then yields the remainder of his time to Sheriff Thomas so he can address the issue directly.
Brandon Shippy — The chair references multiple RSs associated with Senator Brandon Shippy, noting that there are several items tied to him and identifying him as the sponsor of those RSs.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Shippey first moves to send House Bill 602 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carries. He then introduces himself and presents House Bill 683, explaining that it amends Idaho law to better clarify where a sex offender resides. When asked for clarification, he confirms the bill would prohibit such an offender from establishing habitation within 500 feet of a school or daycare, including in situations involving temporary or homeless living arrangements.
Brandon Shippy — Is called on to ask a question after Senator Foreman's response.
Brandon Shippy — Asked whether the bill would apply to a mask or other device covering any portion of the face.
Brandon Shippy — Asked whether sunglasses would be covered by the bill's language.
Brandon Shippy — Continues the question, arguing the text could include sunglasses.
Brandon Shippy — Argued that the bill's wording could include sunglasses because it refers to any portion of the face.
Brandon Shippy — His sunglasses concern is being addressed.
Brandon Shippy — His question about enhancements is referenced by the witness.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Shippey is called on to speak.
Brandon Shippy — He questions whether Section 3 belongs in the bill and raises concerns about lawful mask use during work.
Brandon Shippy — He argues the law enforcement carve-out may be unnecessary because the bill already targets criminal conduct.
Brandon Shippy — He says the carve-out appears unnecessary and asks for clarification.
Brandon Shippy — Senator Shippy is addressed by the chair and chief.
Brandon Shippy — He comments that the bill targets criminal conduct, not lawful work, and that law enforcement likely wanted the carve-out.
Brandon Shippy — He says Section 3 seems unnecessary and could imply a pass on the enhancement penalty.
Brandon Shippy — He suggests Section 3 may need amendment and says he is not satisfied with the current wording.
Brandon Shippy — Her comment references the section Senator Shippy mentioned.
Brandon Shippy — Her comment references the section Senator Shippy raised.
Brandon Shippy — Made the motion to send House Bill 689 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Brian Lenney — The chair references Senator Brian Lenney’s RS and identifies him as the sponsor of the measure.
Brian Lenney — Moved to send House Bill 668 as amended to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Brian Lenney — Brian Lenney presents House Bill 602, explaining that it would codify Idaho courts’ refusal to apply foreign law in certain disputes and that it largely reflects existing court practice. He then wraps up his remarks and offers to answer questions, followed by a brief procedural reference to discussion on the motion.