Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 23 Feb 3rd, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Chris Mathias — Likely referenced as 'Gannon' in the seconding of the motion, though the transcript is unclear; if this refers to Representative Gannon, the member list contains John Gannon.
  • John Gannon — Likely the 'Gannon' referenced as seconding the motion to approve the journal.
  • Barbara Ehardt — Identified as chairman on the Local Government Committee report, likely the speaker named as 'E. Hart.'
  • Tom Doherty — Identified as the chaplain giving the prayer.
  • Gabrielle Hill — Identified as providing the Pledge of Allegiance from Cordillane Charter Academy.
  • John Woude — Named as chairman of the House Health and Welfare Committee; transcript likely refers to Vander Woude.
  • David Cannon — Named as chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.
  • Jaron Crane — Named as chairman of the House State Affairs Committee; transcript likely refers to Crane.
  • Brent Crane — Identified as chairman on the State Affairs Committee report.
  • Don Hall — A procedural remark references Representative Hall and then corrects to Representative Stone.
  • Pastor John Padula — Announced as coming from District 3 to a church service in the Lincoln Auditorium.
  • Shantae Bloxham — Identified as the executive director of the United Way of Southeast Idaho and introduced to the gallery.
  • Teneal Call — Introduced as accompanying Shantae Bloxham from the United Way of Southeast Idaho.
  • Olivia George — Introduced as an Idaho State University intern accompanying the United Way visitors.
  • Julie Hill — Introduced as a constituent from Lava Hot Springs visiting the House.
  • Megan Rowe — Introduced as a constituent from Lava Hot Springs visiting the House.
  • Deborah Palmer — Introduced as being from Georgia, serving as White County Republican Secretary and 9th Georgia District Republican Secretary, and as the speaker's mother.
  • Mark Sauter — Named as chairman in the committee announcements, likely a transcription error for the House Business Committee chair reference.
  • James Holtzclaw — Named as chairman of the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee.
  • Bruce Skaug — Named as chairman of the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
  • Ron Mendive — Named as chairman of the House Resources and Conservation Committee.
  • Dale Hawkins — Named as chairman of the House Education Committee.