Joe Palmer — Moved to send Senate Bill 1350 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Heather Scott — Representative Heather Scott asked Senator Ricks whether the bill had considered youth who may not know how to count change back, and she also raised concerns about the role of Common Core in the bill.
Heather Scott — The chair turns the gavel over to Representative Scott for the rules portion.
Heather Scott — Madam Chair Scott clarified that the motion concerned both the pending and temporary rules, then identified docket 15-0601-2501 as the pending rule and docket 15-0601-2215 as the temporary rule in the motion to reject.
Pam Eaton — Identified as associated with retailers and in favor of the legislation, but did not testify.
Erin Bingham — Moved to send Senate Joint Memorial 112 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Erin Bingham — Representative Erin Bingham is referenced as wanting to send the resolution to the floor.
Brent Crane — The speaker directly addresses Chairman Brent Crane and the committee, then later again addresses Representative Crane and Representative Alfieri in the same ongoing exchange, indicating a continuous courteous acknowledgment of the members present.
Brent Crane — Representative Crane is called on after questions for Representative Raibold.
Brent Crane — Representative Crane moved to reject docket 15-0601-2501 and clarified that the same motion would apply to both the pending and temporary rules. He explained that the issue had been handled amid significant controversy and said rejecting the docket would signal that it needs to be handled in a proper format. He then moved to reject docket 15-0601-2215, identified as the temporary rule.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Mitchell introduced Senate Bill 1322 and described it as election integrity legislation.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Mitchell presented the bill and answered questions.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Mitchell said he did not know the exact number and referred to the Secretary of State's support.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Mitchell said the Secretary of State's office could answer the question and joked about using Google if needed.
Brandon Shippy — The witness thanks the representative for bringing the legislation forward.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Mitchell is told there is no negative opposition and does not need to close.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Mitchell introduces Senate Joint Memorial 109 and explains its purpose.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Mitchell is thanked after presenting the memorial.
Brandon Shippy — Representative Mitchell is thanked as the committee moves on.
Monica Church — Representative Church asked how many voters use the affidavit in a presidential election.
Monica Church — Representative Church asked how many voters use the affidavit during a presidential election.
Monica Church — Representative Church's question is answered with usage data.
Monica Church — Representative Church asks for unanimous consent to read from one of Sammy Smith's coaches.
Joe Alfieri — Representative Alfieri questioned why an affidavit is needed if the voter already provides a driver's license or ID number.
Joe Alfieri — Representative Alfieri is addressed in the response.
Joe Alfieri — Representative Alfieri moved to send Senate Joint Memorial 109 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Matthew Ryber — Matthew Ryber of the Secretary of State’s office testified in support of the bill. He noted that about 1,200 people used the voter affidavit in 2024, explained that the proposal would verify the affidavit before a ballot is issued rather than afterward, and said the office supports moving the legislation forward with a due pass recommendation.
Bruce Skaug — Representative Bruce Skaug moved to send Senate Bill 1322 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Bruce Skaug — Representative Skaug is noted as having a relationship and connection with Taiwan.
Stephanie Mickelsen — Representative Mickelsen voiced support for state rulemaking over federal supersession.
Anne Haws — Representative Ehart is introduced; the transcript garbles her name, but the context indicates Barbara Ehart, not a listed member.
John Steehagenbach; Breezy Johnson; Chase Josie; Jalen Koth; Hillary Knight; Ryder Sargett; Sammy Smith — Seven Idaho Olympians are named as the people being honored by the resolution.
Lori Hartog — Representative Ehart is discussed as the sponsor of the resolution honoring Idaho Olympians, with follow-up conversation about the motion and connections to Boise High and Sammy Smith.
Sammy Smith's coach — Church asks to read a statement from one of Sammy Smith's coaches.
Boise High track coach speaker — The speaker explains they coached track at Boise High for a long time and introduces a statement from Sammy Smith's coach.
Sammy Smith — Sammy Smith is described as a highly accomplished athlete who was a three-sport letter winner in cross-country, track, and soccer before ascending to the Olympic ski team. A coach adds that working with her in cross-country and track was unique because she is exceptionally competitive and prepared, standing out from most athletes.
Al Swinger — Al Swinger, the head track coach, gives a statement about Sammy Smith, describing her as an unusually driven athlete and saying it was no surprise to him or others who knew her that she made the Olympic ski team.
Boise High School — The statement is presented on behalf of Boise High School, expressing pride in Sammy Smith.
Sheriff Andy Creech — Sheriff Andy Creech introduces himself as chairman of the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission and explains the rule under discussion, noting the temporary and pending rule are the same. He then concludes his presentation by inviting questions, after which the docket becomes the subject of a motion to reject.
Jaron Crane — Representative Skog is involved in the discussion of a motion, first being called on for comments and then asking Representative Crane to explain the reason for the motion, continuing the same parliamentary exchange.