David Leavitt — The transcript says 'Vanderwada chairman,' which appears to be a transcription error for Vander Woude; the likely intended member is John Vander Woude, but he is not in the expected member list.
Brent Crane — Referenced as Chairman in the report on House Bill 542.
Brent Crane — Identified as chairman of House State Affairs Committee.
Frank Harwood — Named as one of the firefighters killed in the Coeur d'Alene incident referenced in support of the resolution.
John Morrison — Named as one of the firefighters killed in the Coeur d'Alene incident referenced in support of the resolution.
David Teasdale — Named as the engineer who was critically injured in the Coeur d'Alene incident and was still recovering.
HB263 — House Bill 515 is introduced and explained, the speaker urges members to support it, debate closes and the House takes up the question on passage, and the bill ultimately passes the House by a vote of 68 ayes with two members absent and excused.
Josh Tanner — Josh Tanner asks whether the legislation could be expanded to include private schools, noting their students’ lives are also important. In response to the proposal, he declines to amend the bill at this time, saying he will support the legislation as written but hopes private schools can be included in the future, referencing a serious incident in Nampa as a reason for that concern.
HB1220 — The speaker begins presenting House Bill 511, describing it as a pay-to-play bill related to fire protection costs.
Joe Alfieri — Joe Alfieri supports the bill as a force multiplier against human trafficking, arguing that the Attorney General should have central authority to coordinate subpoenas, search warrants, arrests, and other resources. He uses ICAC as a model, explaining that the Attorney General’s office was once under-resourced but is now effective in that area and can similarly prepare for trafficking prosecutions. He notes that law enforcement testified in favor of the bill in committee and that the Attorney General’s office said it was not ready yet but willing to get ready if given the bill. He closes by asking for a green light to move the bill forward.
John Shirts — Speaks in favor of the bill and says he co-sponsored it because it helps prosecute traffickers.
— Makes announcements about upcoming events, including a broadcasters reception.
— Introduces his wife and sons to the gallery and notes his 15th wedding anniversary.
— Responds to the coffee remark and is thanked for it.
— Announces an upcoming presentation related to Internet crimes against children.
— Thanks the Speaker for providing real coffee on the third floor and notes it was privately funded.
— Referenced in connection with the recently voted-on bill about Internet crimes against children.
Andrea Gumm — Introduced from the gallery as Public Affairs Manager for the Mining and Manufacturing Division of the J.R. Simplot Company.
— Announces Disability Advocacy Day and a Medicaid listening session.
— Seconds the motion to adjourn.
Clarissa — Introduced to the gallery as the speaker's wife.
— Introduces Ron Heath and his daughter Maddie from the Twin Falls area.
Ron Heath — Introduced as a visitor from the Twin Falls area with his daughter Maddie.
Jerald Raymond — Identified as chairman of House Agricultural Affairs Committee.
Vito Barbieri — Identified as chairman of House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee.
Barbara Ehardt — Identified as chairman of House Local Government Committee.
— Moves that the House adjourn until 11 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Jordan Redman — Named as chairman on the committee report; spelling in transcript is 'Redmond.'
Dale Hawkins — Referenced as Chairman in the report on House Bill 512; the transcript says 'Redmond Chairman,' which appears to be a transcription error.
Dale Hawkins — Identified as chairman of House Transportation Committee.
Ron Mendive — Referenced as Chairman in the report on House Bill 502.
Joe Palmer — Joe Palmer is referenced as Chairman in the procedural handling of House Bill 570, including its return to the desk and re-referral.
John Gannon — Seconded the motion to approve the journal.