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Senate committee sends resolution honoring Boise State women's volleyball to floor
Summary
The committee approved House Concurrent Resolution 2, which honors Boise State University's women's volleyball team for forfeiting matches over a contested roster decision; the resolution was sent to the Senate floor with a recommendation that it do pass.
The Senate State Affairs Committee voted to forward House Concurrent Resolution 2 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. The resolution honors Boise State University's women's volleyball team for refusing to play San Jose State University on multiple occasions after the opposing roster included a male player.
Representative Barbara Ehart and Senator Cindy Carlson presented the measure, saying it recognizes the team’s decision as an act of courage and a defense of women's sports. Representative Ehart noted national attention and said the resolution calls on the Mountain West Conference and the NCAA to adopt policies that protect female competition.
Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including parents and conservative policy groups, praised the team’s forfeit as standing for fairness in women's athletics. Opponents — including student and civil-rights speakers — urged the committee to avoid singling out transgender people and warned the resolution contributes to stigma and may inflame tensions. Witnesses on both sides referenced NCAA rules and national debate; one speaker noted that the number of transgender college athletes in NCAA competition is very small.
Senator Harris moved, and Senator Adams seconded, that HCR 2 be sent to the Senate floor with a recommendation that it do pass. The motion carried on a committee vote; Senator Ruckdy was recorded as voting no.
