Chris Bruce — Representative Bruce moved to approve the minutes from March 13, 2026, and the motion was attributed to him.
Chris Bruce — Representative Bruce raised a question about whether someone needed to be delegated to handle the signing authority or contract issue. The discussion then continued as others referred back to Bruce’s question and addressed it, while adjacent remarks also noted Representative Galavis’s involvement in logistics and planning.
Chris Bruce — Representative Bruce moved to approve the grants, the motion was then referenced by name, and the discussion continued with a question about whether the proposed meeting date works.
Jim Guthrie — Seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
Jim Guthrie — Referenced as having similar scheduling challenges due to committee meetings.
Jim Guthrie — Jim/Senator Guthrie is referenced in the context of planning the committee’s next meeting after session, with members noting that his schedule may affect when and how the committee meets. He then briefly responds with a closing comment praising the work and the results shown in the presentation.
Haley K. Domgaard — Provided a financial update as LSO staff assigned to the committee.
— Secretary McGrane first clarified the projected remaining balance in the celebration fund, then said he would speak in place of Representative Galvis for the subcommittee update. The discussion shifted to the I Voted sticker item, where he moved approval of $12,992, confirmed it had not gone before the task force, and then asked whether there were any additional updates after the motion passed.
Jeff Cornilles — Treasurer Ellsworth is discussed in connection with the question of who has authority to sign the contract and ensure payment. The discussion continues a few minutes later by noting that Ellsworth has been the most involved in resolving this issue and has received some answers.
Yvonne — Yvonne from the Attorney General's office was identified as the contact who could advise on the contracts and ultimately clarified the guidance issue, resolving the back-and-forth over who would help Treasurer Ellsworth.
Julie Eldridge — Julie Eldridge was identified as the person providing the ambassador program update.
Megan Egbert — A representative is referenced as coordinating a planned activity for the Capitol celebration; the name is unclear in the transcript and may be 'Galaviz' or similar.
Brandon Mitchell — Asked that all America 250 calendar events also appear on the federal calendar.
Brandon Mitchell — Referenced again in connection with the calendar alignment request.
Brandon Mitchell — Mentioned as someone whose schedule may affect the next meeting date.
Brandon Mitchell — Was referenced as someone to defer to regarding when and how the committee should meet after session.