Stephanie Mickelsen — Representative Mickelsen is said to have also been looking into the issue.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Mentioned as having offered to buy milkshakes for everybody.
Mike Pohanka — Representative Pohanka asks whether Idaho has reciprocal agreements with other states, specifically whether other states suspend licenses for unpaid Idaho citations. The discussion continues shortly afterward with reference to his question in the context of the Interstate Compact, indicating the same issue of interstate enforcement and reciprocity.
Clay Handy — Representative Handy raises concerns about probation, unpaid fines, and whether the bill addresses traffic violation fees, and Representative Sauter responds directly to that question.
Joe Palmer — The sponsor addresses Chairman Palmer in the course of answering Representative Harris.
Matthew Condi, AAA — Matthew Condi of AAA is introduced as a witness and begins to testify briefly.
Matthew Condi, AAA — Testified that the bill strikes a good balance, includes mercy through payment plans, and will not be used to go after parking violations or prevent people from working or handling medical emergencies.
Matthew Condi — Continued testimony supporting the bill, arguing that it promotes safety by discouraging red-light running and related crashes.
Mr. Condi — Mr. Condi confirmed that the payment plan language is included in the bill, said courts would likely be lenient on it, and explained that the bill would allow Idaho to do its part regarding the Interstate Compact. His testimony then concluded and the chair thanked him.
Brooke Green — Brooke Green wrapped up testimony by asking if there were any further questions and then thanking the witness, with a brief transcript reference that appears to mislabel her name. She then participated in the committee’s final procedural action on House Bill 927.
Charlie Shepherd — Representative Shepherd asks whether the bill covers only the fine or also reinstatement fees.
Charlie Shepherd — Representative Sauter responds directly to Representative Shepherd.
Charlie Shepherd — Representative Shepherd seeks clarification on whether the bill covers fees or fines.
Charlie Shepherd — Asked for clarification that the payment plan language is included in the bill.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris asks whether city parking enforcement and parking tickets are included.