Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 37 Feb 17th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Dale Hawkins — E. Hart/Ehardt is identified as the chairman associated with the Local Government Committee report, likely referring to Representative Barbara Ehardt.
  • Dale Hawkins — Named as chairman of the House Education Committee in the announcement.
  • Joe Palmer — Identified as chairman of the Transportation and Defense Committee report; likely Representative Joe Palmer.
  • Jerald Raymond — Identified as chairman of the Agricultural Affairs Committee report; likely Representative Jerald Raymond.
  • Edward Hill — The transcript likely refers to this member as 'Good gentleman, 26,' but the identification is uncertain.
  • — Referenced as having raised the issue the prior week.
  • — The speaker presents House Bill 539 and explains its focus on temporary rules.
  • Mike Moyle — Mike Moyle presents House Bill 498 and explains its purpose, including a provision that would allow the Speaker and pro tem to decide whether filing a lawsuit is in Idaho’s best interest when the Legislature is not in session.
  • James Holtzclaw — Named as chairman of the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee in the announcement.
  • Ron Mendive — Named as chairman of the House Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee in the announcement.
  • John Woude — Named as chairman of the House Health and Welfare Committee in the announcement.
  • David Cannon — Named as chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee in the announcement.
  • Jaron Crane — Named as chairman of the House State Affairs Committee in the announcement.
  • Jordan Redman — Signed the letter of appointment; name appears as 'Jordan Redmond' in the transcript.
  • Jordan Redman — Named as chairman of the House Business Committee in the announcement.
  • Erin Bingham — Erin Bingham is called during the roll or presence check.
  • John Gannon — Seconded the motion to approve the journal.