Chris Mathias — Chris Mathias continues his opposition to the bill, arguing that the state pool has attracted or would attract higher-risk cities and schools while lower-risk participants already pay less. He says the proposed change would drive costs up, leave only higher-risk cities likely to join, and ultimately hurt state employees, urging a no vote and warning against allowing cities into the pool.
Chris Mathias — Chris Mathias asks the sponsor to address concerns that the bill relieves bureaucracy for high-performing schools while leaving struggling rural schools burdened by the same administrative requirements, arguing that this creates an unfair disparity for schools already under strain.
Clint Hostetler — His vote is recorded as aye.
Clint Hostetler — Hostetler is recorded as voting nay.
Clint Hostetler — Recorded as voting nay.
Clint Hostetler — Recorded as voting nay on House Bill 909.
Clint Hostetler — Recorded as voting nay.
Barbara Ehardt — Barbara Ehardt is referenced in a brief, humorous exchange about an announcement and a March Madness pool, then identified as the House Local Government Committee chair. The discussion concludes with her clarification that the proceeds are for children and go to a public school unit district.
Jerald Raymond — Identified as chairman of House Agricultural Affairs Committee.
Jerald Raymond — Referenced as chairman of the Committee on Agricultural Affairs.
Vito Barbieri — Identified as chairman of House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee.
Joe Palmer — Identified as chairman of House Transportation and Defense Committee.
Ilana Rubel — Name is called during the roll call for presence.
Brooke Green — Name is called during the roll call for presence.
Bruce Skaug — Bruce Skaug is identified twice in close succession as the chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Rules, and Administration.
Rod Furniss — Rod Furniss is referenced in the committee report as chairman of the Transportation and Defense Committee.
Dale Hawkins — Referenced as chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Rules, and Administration in the committee report; transcription renders the name as 'Goch,' which appears to be a garble.
Dale Hawkins — Cast an aye vote in the roll call.
Dale Hawkins — Identified as chairman of the House Education Committee.
Steven Tanner — Referenced as chairman of the Committee on Appropriations.
Charlie Shepherd — Referenced as the 'good gentleman from 21' making the unanimous-consent request.
Charlie Shepherd — Explained that the bill was negotiated with counties and cities and would not prevent reasonable local code provisions for public safety and health.
Charlie Shepherd — Referenced as the member expressing concern about the bill's impact on working animals.
Charlie Shepherd — Requested unanimous consent to dispense with further reading and began presenting the memorial on sugar beet imports and market impacts.
Charlie Shepherd — Presented the memorial and explained the sugar beet market issue.
Charlie Shepherd — Presented Senate Joint Memorial 110, arguing that imported subsidized sugar depresses Idaho sugar beet prices and urging Congress and USDA to review the duty.
Charlie Shepherd — Requested unanimous consent to reuse the House Bill 905 roll call for suspension of rules on House Bill 883.
Charlie Shepherd — Requested unanimous consent to dispense with further reading and introduced House Bill 883.
Charlie Shepherd — Asked whether the bill addresses districts that may never reach the top tiers, such as Title I and special education-heavy schools.
Charlie Shepherd — Requested unanimous consent to cease further reading and presented the bill.
Charlie Shepherd — Asked whether the bill helps districts that may never reach the top tiers, including Title I and special education-heavy schools.
Charlie Shepherd — Asked whether the bill addresses districts that may never reach the top tiers, including Title I and special education-heavy schools.
Charlie Shepherd — Addressed as the member asking about districts that may never qualify.
John Shirts — The transcript refers to the gentleman from 21 closing debate, which likely indicates Representative John Shirts.
John Shirts — The member from 21 first requested unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of House Bill 907 and explained it as an enhancement bill for the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education. The discussion then moved to House Bill 909, which he presented as the Secretary of State enhancement bill providing one-time funding for the voter pamphlet. Another member praised the explanation and noted the committee made the funding one-time. The floor then shifted into questions and debate about the Secretary of State budget, including whether the office generates revenue through business filings, whether it has money for the voter pamphlet, and whether the one-time cut to the office’s budget was significant. The member explained that the office generates fees and revenue for the general fund, that the voter pamphlet funding is currently absent from the budget, and that the funding is required by code. The discussion remained on the same budgetary and procedural issue throughout.
Cornel Rasor — Closed debate and explained that the bill reduces the general fund by 1.5% and leaves activities to the trustees of the community college.
Cornel Rasor — Requested unanimous consent to reuse the House Bill 905 roll call for suspension of rules on House Bill 907.
Cornel Rasor — Requested unanimous consent to reuse the House Bill 905 roll call for suspension of rules on House Bill 908.
Cornel Rasor — Speaker refers to the gentleman from 22 as the next debater in favor of the bill.
Cornel Rasor — Representative Cornel Rasor is recognized in the debate as the 'good lady from 32' and identified as the speaker discussing the bill.
Soñia Galaviz — So ia Galaviz asked whether the Secretary of State is funded by tax dollars or instead operates on fees, seeking clarification on the office’s funding source.
Soñia Galaviz — So ia Galaviz speaks in support of the bill while urging caution about how its standards may affect schools with more struggling students, especially Title I schools. She argues that high expectations can drive improvement, citing a school turnaround example and a personal story about a student with dyslexia who learned to read. She emphasizes not giving up on kids, says the bill is a good first step, and suggests it could help public schools while also advancing broader conversations about school autonomy, efficiency, and the funding formula.
Soñia Galaviz — Representative So ia Galaviz is referenced in a continuous procedural exchange, first when another member asks what purpose she rises for, then again as 'the good lady from 2,' and later in connection with remarks about concerns involving courts and CPS.
Jaron Crane — Asked a question about whether the $310,000 enhancement is necessary for the upcoming election and ballot initiatives.
Jaron Crane — Asked whether failure to appropriate the $310,000 would prevent ballot initiatives from being prepared.
Jaron Crane — Continued questioning about the $310,000 enhancement for the upcoming election.
Jaron Crane — Recorded as voting nay on House Bill 909.
Dustin Manwaring — Recorded as voting aye on House Bill 909.
Dustin Manwaring — Speaker says they told the good gentleman from 13 they were proud he brought the bill forward and will vote yes.
Josh Tanner — Asked whether the bill would affect seeing-eye dogs and similar working animals.