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Chair Doug Pickett lays out ground rules for Idaho House Education Committee
Summary
At an organizational meeting of the Idaho House Education Committee, Chairman Doug Pickett outlined rules for conduct, testimony, timing and bill handling including a paperless policy, allowances for remote testimony with a preference for in-person testimony, public-comment time limits and vote procedures. No formal motions or votes were taken.
BOISE — Chairman Doug Pickett opened the Idaho House Education Committee’s organizational meeting by establishing procedures for the session and telling members how the committee will handle testimony, bill presentations and debate.
Pickett said the committee will operate as a paperless committee, asked members to keep draft RS files private until sponsors introduce bills and set rules for hearings and debate. “I intend to allow remote testimony in this committee. However, I would like to give preference to those who attend,” Pickett said during the meeting. He also asked members to route questions through the chair to preserve decorum.
Why it matters: the rules govern how the committee will receive public input, how sponsors will present…
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