Brent Crane — Representative Crane asked about the section on elected officials’ parking permits, noting that certain offices—including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Construction, Senate Pro Tem, and Speaker of the House—receive free parking passes, and questioned whether that benefit should also be extended to other lawmakers.
Brent Crane — Representative Crane asked Mr. Koenig to describe the facility and its product offerings, including whether it has a spirits section, and then followed up by asking what the top-selling beer is.
Heather Scott — Heather Scott asked whether no-charge parking could be extended to other lawmakers in the Capitol Mall complex and whether, in the interim, a small number of parking spaces could be designated for lawmakers attending interim committees.
Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy is referenced multiple times during a continuous discussion about legislative parking arrangements, including interim parking spaces, parking permits, and parking fees. The exchange centers on responses to questions about whether there has been discussion of these parking issues and clarifies the status of the parking-related policies.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Dygert supported the bill, noting that the distillery is located in his district and describing it as a very nice, high-class facility. He said the proposal would help the business model, add to the environment rather than harm it, and expressed his support for the bill.
James Holtzclaw — Representative James Holtzclaw asked about parking lot locations, potential revenue, and whether parking revenue or other funding could offset the cost of parking spaces for representatives. The discussion continued with clarification about legislative parking, including whether no-cost or alternative funding arrangements would be acceptable, and the response indicated no objection to providing legislative parking at no cost or paid for another way.
Shawn Dygert — Asked whether the $35 parking fee was monthly or yearly.
Shawn Dygert — Was told to hold comments for the wrap-up.
Anne Haws — Moved to approve docket number 38-0404-2501.
Judy Boyle — Judy Boyle is identified as a sponsor of Senate Bill 1258, introduces herself as Representative Judy Boyle from District 9, explains that the bill concerns a specialty liquor license and references the sponsors from District 9, then yields to Representative Schurz. She later notes that the bill was born out of summer discussions, reinforcing the bill’s origin and purpose.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Representative Stephanie Mickelsen introduced herself as the sponsor of Senate Bill 1258, describing it as a ratepayer protection act, and then ceded her time to Representative Veeley. In the ensuing discussion, she was repeatedly acknowledged as a co-sponsor and key helper who helped start the effort, get the ball rolling, and move the bill forward.
Andrew Koenig — First witness called to testify on Senate Bill 1258.
Andy Koenig — Andy Koenig testified in support of Senate Bill 1258. He introduced himself as an Idaho native from a long farming family, explained that he and his wife founded Koenig Distillery and opened it in 1999, and said the bill would allow the distillery to serve its own products by the drink to visitors. He clarified that the distillery is a separate entity from the former family winery, described their distilled spirits lineup including bourbon and several vodkas made with agricultural commodities, and noted that the huckleberry vodka and bourbon are their top sellers before concluding and inviting questions.
Mr. Koenig — Addressed by Representative Crane in questioning about the facility.
Mark Harris — Moved to send House Bill 911 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation and spoke in support of the bill.
Tom Carter — Tom Carter of Rocky Mountain Power testified in support of the bill and then indicated he was available to answer any additional questions.
Monica Church — Representative Church was called on during the discussion of approving the rules and asked whether a motion was needed. He then made the motion and clarified which docket number was being approved.
Matthew Riber, Secretary of State's office — Introduced the next docket and presented the Secretary of State's rules change.
Matthew Ryber, Secretary of State's office — Identified himself and introduced docket 3401-2501, explaining it relates to reforms enacted by House Bill 398.
Joe Alfieri — Moved to adopt the rules change for the Secretary of State docket.
Steve Walker, Deputy Director, Department of Administration — Identified as the next presenter for docket 380404-2501.
Steve Walker, Deputy Director, Idaho Department of Administration — Steve Walker, Deputy Director of the Idaho Department of Administration, introduced docket 380404-2501 concerning capital parking rules and explained that the rulemaking is intended to streamline the regulations. He said the changes remove obsolete language, simplify terminology, make the rules more concise, and reduce administrative burden by replacing repeated terms such as 'capital while parking' with the abbreviation 'CMP.'
Andrew, Idaho State Lottery — Andrew from the Idaho State Lottery presented administrative rules docket 5203-2501 and noted that materials had been submitted in advance. He explained the three documents before the committee, then highlighted specific rule changes: adding the word "ultimate" before "parent company" to clarify who ultimately owns a company after buyouts or takeovers, and updating terminology from "online" to "draw" because iGaming and online gaming now exist and the older wording was confusing. The exchange concluded with a brief acknowledgment.