Jordan Redman — Chair Jordan Redman is addressed as 'Mr. Chairman' during a brief exchange, with the mention repeated in the immediate response, forming a single continuous moment.
Jordan Redman — Chair Jordan Redman presided over the final vote on Senate Bill 1313, asked if there was any further discussion, called the vote, and then adjourned the committee as business concluded.
Lisa Anderson — Lisa Anderson is introduced as the next witness, identifies herself as the advocacy director for AARP Idaho, and testifies in support of Senate Bill 1359. She concludes by offering to answer questions, and the committee has none.
Lisa Anderson — Mentioned as someone who may help locate the relevant bill language.
Lisa Anderson — Lisa Anderson, advocacy director for AARP Idaho, testified in support of the bill, saying it would expand housing opportunity and affordability for Idahoans at every stage of life. She argued that allowing duplexes and twin homes in single-family areas would create more missing middle housing, especially benefiting older Idahoans by improving independence, health, and financial security. She concluded that the bill does not eliminate planning but instead removes overly restrictive barriers to common-sense housing options, and in response to a question, said that greater flexibility in land ownership and development would help expand missing middle housing.
Terry Durdon — Terry Durdon begins testimony as Ada County Chief Legal Advisor on behalf of Sheriff Clifford and Idaho State.
Dan Estes — Introduced himself and began testimony as Director of Consumer Protection for Attorney General Raul Labrador.
Mr. Estes — Said he would welcome a conversation about ways to recover stolen money and restitution for victims.
Kyle Harris — Questions where the definition of 'potentially vulnerable older adult' appears in the bill and notes testimony about protecting senior citizens from fraud.
Kyle Harris — Asks where the bill addresses the protected group and whether the definition is simply describing the intended beneficiaries.
Kyle Harris — Asks why the bill threshold appears to be 5,000 and notes similar bills have used 10,000.
Kyle Harris — Not present in this section as speaker, but the motion and discussion continue from prior questioning context.
Kyle Harris — Moved to send Senate Bill 1353 as amended to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris first supported the housing bill, saying the issue had been debated extensively and that the proposal would help families stay in the communities where they grew up by addressing housing affordability and resisting exclusive high-end development. Later, during the roll call, Harris voted yes.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris raised opposition from the Idaho Association of Chiropractic Physicians, noting they said they had not been contacted about the legislation. He then asked whether the issue should be resolved through the board or by new legislation, and later questioned how changing the word "prescribed" would address chiropractors' ability to obtain the products. Senator Anthon responded to his questions throughout the exchange.
Kyle Harris — Representative Harris asks what a naturopathic doctor is currently allowed to do and seeks clarification on the scope of practice and licensing requirements. The sponsor responds to Harris’s questions, explaining the current rules and confirming that the requirements remain in place for dual licensure.
Brent Crane — Representative Brent Crane opens the exchange and then questions the bill’s parking requirement, asking how the one-off-street-parking limit would work for duplexes or other multi-vehicle situations and what the provision is intended to accomplish. Senator Taves responds that the language was recommended by cities and is meant to support starter-home situations, explaining that it allows one parking space per unit and can include on-street parking, with a personal example illustrating why the flexibility matters.
Brent Crane — Representative Brent Crane questioned the witness about housing policy and the balance between state and local control. He asked a follow-up about density and local land-use authority, then posed a hypothetical in which the state would eliminate local land-use planning for lot sizes and require one-acre lots. After briefly closing that exchange, he later returned to the same issue by asking why the bill relies on state preemption instead of allowing local communities more flexibility or options.
Brent Crane — Representative Crane questioned the bill’s impact on chiropractors’ scope of practice, asking what they can currently do, what additional drugs they would be allowed to administer, why they could not purchase the same over-the-counter items available to the public, and how they would be trained to perform IV-related treatments.
Brent Crane — Representative Brent Crane questioned what 'obtain' means in the statute and why pharmacists are interpreting it in a way that denies access. Senator Anthon responded to his question, and Crane then repeated the concern about the meaning of 'obtain' and the pharmacists' interpretation, prompting further response from Anthon. The exchange stayed focused on clarifying the statutory language and its practical effect on access.
Brent Crane — Representative Crane questions why pharmacists would want to become naturopathic doctors, prompting a direct response from the senator to his inquiry.
Steve Berch — Says he was personally targeted by a scam involving a false arrest warrant and supports the legislation.
Steve Berch — Representative Berch said he would support the motion, despite concerns, because he wanted the full body to have the opportunity to weigh in and hear the full debate before a final decision was made. He then voted yes in the roll call.
Kate Pettis — Kate Pettis testified in support of ADUs and duplexes, introducing herself and her daughters before explaining that rental income from an ADU/duplex helped her financially during pregnancy, allowed her to leave full-time work to stay home with her children, and helped pay the mortgage. She described her family and community involvement, argued that property income is important to families’ financial health and the American dream, and said the bill would benefit most Idaho families by allowing them to use their property more freely. She closed by emphasizing that ADUs can provide flexible housing for families and relatives in need and ended with a George Washington quote about freedom and property rights.
Robert Gillis — Robert Gillis, a sitting councilman from Eagle City Council, testified in opposition to the bill. He argued that each city is different and should retain local control over land use, density, traffic, and growth decisions. He said Eagle has already planned for some denser housing but still needs the ability to manage its own growth fairly, citing population growth, crime concerns, and housing affordability challenges, including his own children’s inability to afford moving out on their own.
Brooke Green — No direct mention in this section.
Brooke Green — Name appears at the end of the roll call, but the vote is cut off.
Brooke Green — Called on after the explanation of the bill.
Brooke Green — The transcript says 'Representative Birch,' but this appears to be a mis-transcription of Representative Brooke Green asking whether chiropractors can currently prescribe anything.
Brooke Green — The transcript says 'Representative Birx,' likely a mis-transcription; the question is being answered in the exchange with the representative.
Brooke Green — The transcript says 'Representative Birch'; the follow-up question asks for an explanation of the slippery-slope concern.
Brooke Green — Asked whether the new wording would allow chiropractors to prescribe or sell the listed items to patients.
Brooke Green — Recorded as voting no.
Brooke Green — Representative Green is not in this excerpt; the visible interruption is by Representative Birch and Representative Harris.
Robert Elliott — Robert Elliott, a Boise resident speaking for himself, testified in support of SB 1353. He argued that restrictive zoning and bureaucratic control limit Idahoans’ property rights and housing choices. He then added a fiscal argument, saying that multifamily housing—especially duplexes—uses the same public infrastructure as single-family homes while generating more tax revenue, making cities more financially sustainable and protecting taxpayers.
Holly Condi — Holly Condi testified in support of the legislation, explaining that comp planning and planning/zoning would remain in place while duplexes would no longer require a variance or CUP. She said public input would still be heard during comp plan updates, but argued that public engagement often favors existing property owners over people who could benefit from smaller homes. She concluded that the bill represents a needed course correction in housing policy, which has long favored larger homes.
Richard Cheatum — Argued the bill is a 'scalpel approach' rather than a 'hammer approach,' emphasizing limits tied to infrastructure and sewer/water capacity.
Richard Cheatum — Responded that Eagle is expensive and that limiting smaller home types contributes to higher prices.
Richard Cheatum — Explained that decades of narrowed comprehensive planning contributed to high home prices and said preemption is appropriate here to course-correct local government.
Richard Cheatum — Identified herself as a resident of Boise and said she is not advocating preemption for its own sake.
Richard Cheatum — Said the bill gives the state a chance to course-correct local government.
Richard Cheatum — Called on by the chair for a question; name appears as 'Sheetam/Cheatham' in the transcript.
Richard Cheatum — Asked Ms. Condi what organization she works for and noted her green tag.
Richard Cheatum — Said she represents the Sightline Institute and the Western Housing Association, but is speaking for herself based on her experience.
Richard Cheatum — Explained that Sightline is a research institution and said the housing shortage affects her personally.
Richard Cheatum — Began closing remarks, calling the bill a 'pretty light touch' and noting the cities initially requested changes.
Richard Cheatum — The transcript appears to misattribute Ms. Condi's affiliation statement to Senator Taves; likely this is still Ms. Condi speaking or a transcription error.
Richard Cheatum — Invited to give closing remarks on the bill.
Richard Cheatum — Said the bill is a 'pretty light touch' and that cities initially requested changes.