Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 31 Feb 11th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Clay Handy — The clerk and others are waiting for Handy before proceeding with the roll.
  • Bruce Skaug — Named as making the motion to approve the journal.
  • Jordan Redman — Jordan Redman is repeatedly referenced during a continuous exchange about the bill language, including a discussion of how the member from District 22 framed the issue and a follow-up example involving tow ropes and surfing. The mentions are part of the same ongoing conversation and can be treated as one moment.
  • Jordan Redman — Named as chairman for the House Business Committee meeting announcement.
  • Dori Healey — Dori Healey spoke in support of the bill, explaining that existing law already requires an observer in the boat for water skiing and that the proposal would simply make this specific boating activity safer without affecting other boating uses. A later speaker then referenced her remarks as a concise summary of the bill’s limited scope.
  • Dori Healey — Likely the 'lady from 18' seconding the motion to adjourn.
  • Jaron Crane — Jaron Crane is referenced as the sponsor of a bill clarifying existing state law on boat operation and safety requirements, with speakers expressing support for his efforts. The segment concludes with Crane closing debate and thanking colleagues, noting his interest in water skiing and the related issue.
  • Charlie Shepherd — A point of order was raised by the gentleman from 31, correcting the district reference from 31 to 30.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The speaker corrected the district reference, saying the member in question is District 30, not District 31.
  • Charlie Shepherd — The gentleman from 27 requested unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of Senate Bill 1222.
  • Jeff Cornilles — Jeff Cornilles made two unanimous-consent requests asking that House Joint Memorial 12 and Senate Bill 1222 as amended each be held on the Third Reading Calendar for one legislative day.
  • Stephanie Mickelsen — Called out during the vote check before the roll was locked.
  • Soñia Galaviz — Soia Galaviz requested unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of Senate Joint Memorial 108 and noted that the memorial comes from the Federalism Committee.
  • James Holtzclaw — Named as chairman for the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee meeting announcement.
  • Dale Hawkins — Named as chairman for the House Education Committee meeting announcement.
  • David Cannon — Named as chairman for the House Health and Welfare Committee meeting announcement.
  • Brent Crane — Named as chairman for the House State Affairs Committee meeting announcement.
  • Ms. Jan Rogers — Recognized from the gallery as running Southern Idaho Economic Development and being available to answer questions about economic development in Magic Valley.
  • James Petzke — Likely the 'gentleman from 22' making the motion to adjourn.
  • Mike Moyle — Governor Brad Little signs the transmittal message.
  • Mike Moyle — Governor Brad Little's signature line is repeated from the prior message.
  • Mike Moyle — Mike Moyle explained that the bill is intended as a safety measure for water skiing and wakeboarding, emphasizing that the handle connection keeps the skier attached so the driver knows the skier is there. He clarified that the bill is not meant to address surfing situations where a rider may be disconnected from the boat, though early-stage wake surfing with a rope still fits the bill’s safety concept. He said the goal is to keep the setup simple and attached, and that any future changes for surfing would require separate legislation. Moyle also clarified that the bill does not restrict general skiing style, but applies to a narrow scenario involving only a driver and skier, requiring a full-width platform across the back in that setup. He added that the bill was requested by an experienced ski club concerned about safety and applies only during a limited summer window from an hour before sunrise until 9 a.m.
  • Joe Palmer — Joe Palmer is referenced as the chairman signing the House Transportation and Defense Committee letter/report, with repeated acknowledgments of his signature on the committee document.
  • Ron Mendive — Ron Mendive, as chairman, signed the Resources and Conservation Committee report.
  • Ron Mendive — Named as chairman for the House Resources and Conservation Committee meeting announcement.
  • Rob Beiswenger — The chair welcomes former Representative Nate Roberts/Robertson and his wife Kristen to the gallery.
  • David Leavitt — Named as the sponsor of House Bill 633.
  • Bruce Skaug — Named as chairman for the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee meeting announcement.
  • John Gannon — Named as seconding the motion to approve the journal.
  • Chris Mathias — Representative Chris Mathias is identified in connection with a letter of appointment, and the letter is signed in his name.
  • Mike Moyle — The letter is addressed to Speaker Moyle.