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Senate State Affairs committee advances confirmations and bills on higher‑education contracting and banking
Summary
The committee recommended confirmation of a Public Utilities Commission nominee and advanced H 34 (interagency contracts) and S 1103 (interstate banking) by voice votes; it also sent RS 32352 on solid‑waste "flow control" to print and noted a gubernatorial reappointment to the Treasurer's Investment Advisory Board.
The Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday advanced several items to the Senate floor or further action.
Appointments and confirmations: The committee moved that the gubernatorial appointment of Dayn Hardie to the Public Utilities Commission (term Jan. 31, 2025–Jan. 31, 2031) be sent to the Senate floor with a recommendation he be confirmed; the motion (Senator Harris, moved; Senator Ruchti, second) carried by voice vote. The committee also recorded discussion of the gubernatorial reappointment of Reed Hansen to the Treasurer’s Investment Advisory Board; Hansen described his long Idaho ties and business experience but no committee vote on that reappointment is recorded in the minutes.
Procurement and higher education: Senator Cook summarized H 34, which amends Idaho Code § 67‑2332A to ease contracting between state agencies and Idaho public universities by removing the requirement to complete a formal Division of Purchasing solicitation while still requiring agencies to notify all four public universities; Vice Chairman Bernt moved a do‑pass recommendation and the motion carried by voice vote.
Banking and state deposits: Zach Forster of Idaho Credit Unions explained S 1103 would remove an existing cap limiting state deposits to the federally insured amount and require collateralization for deposits above that amount; Vice Chairman Bernt moved a do‑pass recommendation. Julie Ellsworth, Idaho State Treasurer, testified that the Treasurer’s Office already collateralizes deposits in practice and that S 1103 would codify the practice. The motion carried by voice vote.
Other business: Senator Den Hartog introduced RS 32352 relating to solid‑waste disposal and prohibiting certain "flow control" practices; Senator Harris moved that RS 32352 be sent to print and the motion carried by voice vote.
Outcome at a glance: - Dayn Hardie (PUC appointment): sent to the floor with recommendation for confirmation (motion carried by voice vote). - H 34 (interagency contracts with Idaho institutions of higher education): committee recommended do pass (voice vote). - S 1103 (Idaho Interstate Banking Act): committee recommended do pass (voice vote); Treasurer testified bill codifies current collateralization practice. - RS 32352 (solid waste, "flow control"): sent to print (voice vote).
The committee adjourned at 8:57 a.m.
