Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 11 Jan 22nd, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Brandon Mitchell — Explained that he had the resolution read so members could hear what the committee is doing and reflected on the importance of founding documents and freedoms.
  • Brandon Mitchell — Urged members to sign the Declaration of Independence display and asked for a 'yay' vote on the resolution.
  • Brandon Mitchell — Identified as the member transmitting the concurrent resolution to the Senate.
  • Jess Whiting — Was thanked for co-chairing the effort.
  • Elaine Price — Julie Ellsworth was thanked and praised for co-chairing the effort and for her excellent work on the sewing/Sputty-Buddy project.
  • Mike Moyle — Representative Mitchell was thanked for serving on the committee and on the American 250 Advisory Council, and for helping with the American 250 effort.
  • Michael Colson — Introduced as being from Idaho Falls and part of the central committee in the county.
  • Bruce Lurcher — Introduced as being from Idaho Falls and part of the central committee in the county.
  • Andrew Mickelson — Introduced as being related to the speaker.
  • Jerald Raymond — Named as chairman of the House Agricultural Affairs Committee.
  • Vito Barbieri — Named as chairman of the House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee.
  • Barbara Ehardt — Likely referenced as 'E. Hart, Chair' for the House Local Government Committee, though the transcript is unclear.
  • Joe Palmer — Named as chairman of the House Transportation and Defense Committee.
  • Shawn Dygert — Likely intended by 'Tanner' as the chairman reference for the House Appropriations Committee, but this is uncertain.
  • Dale Hawkins — Named as chairman of the House Education Committee.
  • Tanya Burgoyne — Likely intended by 'Vanderwada' as the chairman reference for the House Health and Welfare Committee, but this is uncertain.
  • Bruce Skaug — Named as chairman of the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
  • David Cannon — Named as chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.
  • Brent Crane — Named as chairman of the House State Affairs Committee.