Conrad Furch — House Page from Eagle, Idaho, provided the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mike Moyle — Speaker Moyle is prayed for as he leads the House.
John Gannon — Named as the second on the motion to approve the journal.
John Gannon — John Gannon asked to reference current Idaho law before debating the bill, then argued that sex trafficking is already addressed under existing Idaho law and that additional language may be unnecessary. He continued by suggesting the state has adequately handled the issue and raising concern that the bill may not be needed in this area. Later, he was briefly referenced as the District 1 gentleman who had raised the earlier point, with another member acknowledging that his concern was correct.
Don Hall — A letter of appointment from Representative Donald Hall was read, and the House welcomed him back.
Charlie Shepherd — Charlie Shepherd asks to debate the bill and refer related legislation, thanks the sponsor from District 34, and explains that he previously introduced similar legislation in 2018. He argues that the women and girls involved in prostitution do not choose that life, cites testimony from girls asking for protection, notes concerns about treating 18- to 21-year-olds differently, and says the sponsor is trying to secure Senate support while sending a clear message that girls in Idaho are not for sale. He concludes by emphasizing that victims are coerced and reluctant to testify, reinforcing his support for the bill.
Heather Scott — Referenced as the good lady from four who raised the fiscal note question.
Bianca — A member's 13-year-old daughter is welcomed to the chamber.
Amy — A member's wife is welcomed to the chamber.
Jerald Raymond — Identified as chairman of House Agricultural Affairs Committee.
Vito Barbieri — Identified as chairman of House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee.
Barbara Ehardt — Likely intended as 'E. Hart' chairman of House Local Government Committee.
Joe Palmer — Identified as chairman of House Transportation and Defense Committee.
Dale Hawkins — Identified as chairman of House Education Committee.
Jaron Crane — Likely intended as chairman of House State Affairs Committee.
Soñia Galaviz — So ia Galaviz opposed the bill, arguing that it creates unequal treatment by carving out different penalties based on age or sex and that it is unfair to target only the buyer while leaving trafficked individuals without a clear path out of exploitation. She said the bill should better account for diversion options for victims, explained that she would have preferred the prior year's version but was seeking an incremental path that could pass both chambers and reach the governor, and ultimately closed by asking for support while stating she would vote no.