Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 24th, 2026

House Resources and Conservation Committee

Key Moments

  • James Petzke — James Petzke was introduced as the sponsor of House Bill 939, identified himself for the record as Representative from District 21 in Meridian, and was then repeatedly thanked and praised by other speakers for bringing the bill forward.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Referenced as having had a bill earlier this year related to monitoring traps.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Vice Chairman Shepherd was identified as taking over the rule discussion.
  • Stephanie Mickelsen — Stephanie Mickelsen moved House Bill 939 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and was thanked for her role in advancing the motion and helping reach a compromise.
  • Dexton Lake — Dexton Lake is identified as the person signed up to testify, then he appears and introduces himself as representing the Idaho Farm Bureau.
  • Dustin Manwaring — Dustin Manwaring proposed moving the bill to second reading, citing the need to save time late in the session, and the discussion continued with the procedural issue of whether unanimous consent would be required to change the motion.
  • Mr. Lake — Questions were invited for the witness; none were asked.
  • Judy Boyle — Judy Boyle moved to adopt docket 13-0108-2401 with an exception for sections 410 subsection 04 G and H, citing a potential conflict with Article 1, Section 23 of the Idaho Constitution.