Brent Crane — Said the bill creates a dilemma for HOAs and reiterated the concern about individual opt-outs.
Brent Crane — Said existing CC&Rs are fine but warned the bill creates a bigger problem for future developments.
Brent Crane — Voted yes in the roll call; transcript says 'Crane 12.'
Brent Crane — Representative Brent Crane questions whether the homes in the bill must be owner-occupied or could be rented out, then follows up by arguing that without owner-occupancy or first-time-homebuyer restrictions, the homes could be bought up by people with more means or investors. The discussion centers on how to prevent the program from being used in ways that would undermine access for intended buyers.
Brent Crane — Representative Crane questioned how much input cities had in shaping the affordable housing bills and noted that a committee had apparently met to try to coordinate the package, saying he had not been aware of that process.
Brent Crane — A remark is attributed to Representative Crane about it taking a bunch of electrical contractors rather than an army.
Brent Crane — Addressed by name as the discussion turns to his follow-up concern.
Brent Crane — Argued that the bill could let one individual opt out of HOA rules and potentially affect neighboring property values.
Richard Cheatum — Listed during the roll call vote.
Brooke Green — Questioned why counties were excluded from the bill.
Brooke Green — Brooke Green repeatedly sought clarification on how the bill would apply to brand-new developments, asking whether a developer can set initial CC&Rs or HOA rules before transfer to homeowners, including restrictions on ADUs. She then argued that the bill could create conflict in new developments by making CC&Rs non-uniform after transfer and by limiting a developer’s ability to impose restrictions. She also noted the bill’s intent to preserve existing CC&Rs and prevent majorities from undoing property rights, while suggesting that a developer could still include ADU restrictions in loan or closing documents.
Brooke Green — Called during roll call; response not captured here, though the transcript later thanks Representative Green.
Brooke Green — Raised concern about AI tools teaching or encouraging children toward acts of violence.
Brooke Green — Asked how the bill would address AI tools encouraging violent behavior in children.
Brooke Green — The chair called on Representative Green, then corrected it as a false alarm.
Brooke Green — Asked whether other companies are taking the same initiative as Google to protect children.
Brooke Green — Asked whether other companies are taking the initiative to protect children.
Brooke Green — Expressed strong support for the bill and emphasized protecting children from harmful technology.
Brooke Green — Representative Brooke Green thanks the chair and the senator for bringing the bill forward, expresses support, references Garden City as an example, and then asks for examples of Idaho communities that are resisting starter-home development.
Brooke Green — Commented that the bill represents incremental change and that the legislature can revisit deed restrictions later if needed.
Brooke Green — Questioned why deed restrictions are not included in the bill and warned that investors could buy homes and rent them out instead of serving local buyers.
Brooke Green — Pressed again on why deed restrictions are not included in the bill.
Brooke Green — Said the bill is an incremental step and expressed agreement with Representative Crane's concern about investors buying homes.
Brooke Green — Reiterated concern about investors buying homes and said he wanted to make that point on the record.
Brooke Green — Referenced as having noted that the bill would not solve all investor-related concerns.
Brooke Green — Asked Sabrina Minshaw to restate her background and confirm her transportation experience with cities and counties.
Brooke Green — Listed during the roll call vote.
Jaron Crane — Representative Crane repeatedly questions whether the bill allows developers or HOAs to restrict or prohibit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in new subdivisions. He asks whether restrictions can be imposed without homeowner agreement, whether a majority HOA vote could block ADUs, notes a perceived conflict between the bill language and the explanation he is receiving, and presses for a clear answer using a hypothetical new subdivision in Nampa to determine whether ADUs would be allowed under the legislation.
Jaron Crane — Representative Jaron Crane introduced himself as the sponsor from District 12 in Nampa and began presenting Senate Bill 1297. He then responded to committee questions about the bill’s requirements, explaining that it includes disclosure obligations for chatbot interactions and defining the term “operator” as a person making a conversational AI service available to the public, with certain access-only platforms excluded. He also addressed questions about how the bill applies and deferred some technical details to Google or prior legislation before the chair moved the committee toward public testimony.
Jaron Crane — Representative Jaron Crane closed testimony on the bill by explaining how operators can identify minors and asking for a due pass recommendation. He then formally moved to send Senate Bill 1297, as amended in the Senate, to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Immediately afterward, he raised a brief procedural question about whether to go at ease for 15 minutes or adjourn, and relayed a text from Senator Taves.
Jaron Crane — Not directly named in this section, but the prior line of questioning about housing supply continues.
Jaron Crane — The transcript says 'Senator Tess,' which appears to be a transcription error for Senator Taves.
Jaron Crane — The transcript likely mishears 'Representative Sheetum' as Cheatham/Sheetum.
Jaron Crane — Senator Taves is referenced as having already discussed the need; the transcript likely means Senator Taves, not Wheeler.
Jaron Crane — The transcript says 'the Senator,' referring to the earlier bill sponsor in the discussion.
Jaron Crane — The transcript ends as Representative Crane begins to speak.
Jaron Crane — Questioned why the proposal does not require owner occupancy or first-time homebuyer restrictions, and raised concern about investors buying homes before local buyers can.
Jaron Crane — Referenced as sharing concern about foreign investors or investors buying homes.
David Cannon — Representative Bingham is part of a brief clarification exchange about the bill’s treatment of HOA restrictions on ADUs. The discussion indicates that ADU restrictions may be agreed to by an HOA, but if a developer includes such a restriction without HOA agreement, it may not be valid. The final clarification confirms the interpretation that the bill prohibits HOA restrictions on ADUs.
David Cannon — Representative Bingham discusses the bill’s provision allowing cities to deny accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for infrastructure-related reasons, with subsequent transcript lines reflecting the same exchange despite apparent transcription or attribution errors.
David Cannon — Called during roll call; response not captured here.
David Cannon — Representative Birch is involved in a brief exchange about the bill’s effect on LUPA, with the transcript likely misidentifying the member as David Cannon. The discussion continues across both mentions without a meaningful change in topic.
David Cannon — Representative Birch is again the speaker in the transcript, but the name does not match the expected roster; likely a transcription error.
David Cannon — Listed during the roll call vote.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris first asks whether accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in new or existing developments without current ADU restrictions would still be subject to HOA rules, including architectural and design requirements such as paint color and style. He then moves to send Senate Bill 1354 to the floor with a do pass recommendation and explains his support, arguing that the bill protects private property rights while still allowing HOAs and cities some regulatory role. He emphasizes that ADUs are part of the housing solution and says he has not seen them harm neighborhoods.
Kyle Harris — Called twice during roll call; response not captured here.
Kyle Harris — The transcript appears to contain a transcription error for the speaker name; 'Representative Gray' is likely a misrecognition, but the exact identity is uncertain.
Kyle Harris — He moved to send Senate Bill 1352 as amended to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris introduced and asked a question to Ms. Packer about whether the bill applies broadly or only to starter home subdivisions, specifically referencing the 1,400-square-foot language.
Kyle Harris — Argued that the proposal could flood the market with homes and urged support for the motion.