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2005 Interim Committees and Task Forces
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Biotechnology Task Force
Charge: To undertake and complete a study of the economic development opportunities relating to the
biosciences, imaging, power and energy and nanoscience.
| Sen. Gary Schroeder, Co-chair |
Rep. Doug Jones, Co-chair |
| Sen. Hal Bunderson |
Rep. Darrell Bolz |
| Sen. Chuck Coiner |
Rep. Ann Rydalch |
| Sen. Russell Fulcher |
Rep. Frank Henderson |
| Sen. Bert Marley |
Rep. Nicole LeFavour |
Staff: Maureen Ingram, Toni Hobbs
Meeting Minutes:
July 27, 2005
September 7, 2005
September 29, 2005
November 1, 2005
Final Report
September 7 Meeting Materials:
Biotechnology and Biomedical Research - Charles R. Hatch, University of Idaho slide show | PDF file
Infectious Disease Biotechnology - Carolyn Hovde Bohach, Ph.D., University of Idaho slide show | PDF file
Bioscience/Biomedical Research - Robert A. Wharton, Ph.D., Idaho State University slide show | PDF file
Bioscience/Biomedical Research - Christopher Daniels, Ph.D., Idaho State University slide show | PDF file
Biosciences - Jack Pelton, Boise State University slide show | PDF file
An Emerging Research Presence - Dr. Julia Oxford, Boise State University slide show | PDF file
Academics at the Boise VA Medical Center - Dennis L. Stevens, Ph.D., M.D., VAMC slide show | PDF file
Biomedical Research in Idaho - Theodore A. Walters, M.D., St. Luke's MSTI slide show | PDF file
Research Assets and Opportunities - Timothy E. Sawyer, M.D., St. Alphonsus Cancer Care Center slide show | PDF file
Developing a Biotech Company in Idaho - Richard Olson, Ph.D., Gem Pharmaceuticals slide show | PDF file
Sapidyne Instruments, Inc. - David Smith slide show | PDF file
O.D.260 Biotech Co. - Xavier Danthinne, Ph.D., O.D.260, Inc. slide show | PDF file
Integrated Water Resources Program - John Tracy, University of Idaho - Idaho Water Center slide show | PDF file
September 29 Meeting Materials:
INL Technology Transfer: Nurturing Idaho’s Future - Ray Barnes, Idaho National Laboratory slide show | PDF file
Biological Sciences at Idaho National Laboratory - Melinda Hamilton, Idaho National Laboratory slide show
University Technology Transfer - Gene A. Merrell, University of Idaho slide show | PDF file
Bio-nanotechnology at the University of Idaho - James J. Nagler, University of Idaho slide show | PDF file
The Promise of Biotechnology and Idaho’s Role slide show | PDF file
Development of a Biodiesel Industry in Idaho - Jon Van Gerpen, University of Idaho slide show | PDF file
Statewide Agricultural Biotechnology at the University of Idaho - John Hammel, University of Idaho slide show
Opportunities for Research Collaborations Using Fish and UI Hagerman assets - Ronald W. Hardy, University of Idaho slide show
Technology Law Group - Testimony PDF file
If you have trouble with any of the links above, please contact the Legislative Services Office at 208/334-2475.
Capitol Restoration Task Force
Charge: To study the Capitol restoration master plan, development of related buildings and
properties in the Capitol Mall, and possible enlargement of the existing Capitol Building; and to make
recommendations to the Pro Tem and the Speaker so as to allow the 2006 Legislature to adopt the necessary
concurrent resolution(s) to address the financing and implementation of the Capitol restoration.
| Sen. Robert L. Geddes, Co-chair |
Rep. Bruce Newcomb, Co-chair |
| Sen. Bart Davis |
Rep. Lawerence Denney |
| Sen. Joe Stegner |
Rep. Mike Moyle |
| Sen. Brad Little |
Rep. Julie Ellsworth |
| Sen. Mike Burkett |
Rep. Wendy Jaquet |
Pam Ahrens, Ad Hoc Nonvoting Member
Carl Bianchi, Ad Hoc Nonvoting Member |
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Staff: Jeff Youtz, Eric Milstead, Lisa Kauffman
Meeting Minutes:
May 24, 2005
August 22, 2005
October 5, 2005
November 9, 2005
Cervical Cancer Elimination Interim Committee -- SCR 110
| Sen. Joyce Broadsword, Co-chair |
Rep. Bob Ring, Co-chair |
| Sen. Kate Kelly |
Rep. Donna Pence |
Staff: Maureen Ingram, Paige Parker, Charmi Arregui
Meeting Minutes:
August 9, 2005
October 11, 2005
Final Report
Energy, Environment and Technology Interim Committee -- HCR 16
| Sen. Brent Hill, Co-chair |
Rep. George Eskridge, Co-chair |
| Sen. Patti Anne Lodge |
Rep. Maxine Bell |
| Sen. Tom Gannon |
Rep. Steve Smylie |
Sen. Curt McKenzie |
Rep. Joseph Cannon |
Sen. Gerry Sweet |
Rep. Ken Andrus |
Sen. Clint Stennett |
Rep. Bob Nonini |
Sen. Elliot Werk |
Rep. Elaine Smith |
Staff: Mike Nugent, Caralee Lambert, Toni Hobbs
Meeting Minutes:
June 13, 2005
August 8, 2005
October 5, 2005
November 15, 2005
Other Materials:
Energy Facility Siting Draft
Progress Report
Health Care Task Force/High-Risk Reinsurance Pool Oversight Committee -- Idaho Code, Section 41-5502
Charge: To ask and find answers for the unprecedented increases in health insurance premiums; to determine a
method of limiting the assessments that may be imposed on carriers providing reinsurance by way of excess or stop-loss
coverage and on carriers selling insurance in the individual market; to review options regarding initially limiting
enrollment of the Individual High-Risk Reinsurance Pool in order to preserve the financial integrity of the pool.
| Sen. Dean Cameron, Co-chair |
Rep. Bill Deal, Co-chair |
| Sen. Joe Stegner |
Rep. Max Black |
| Sen. John Goedde |
Rep. Kathie Garrett |
| Sen. Dick Compton |
Rep. Gary Collins |
| Sen. Tim Corder |
Rep. Sharon Block |
| Sen. Kate Kelly |
Rep. Margaret Henbest |
Staff: Caralee Lambert, Paige Parker, Toni Hobbs
Meeting Minutes:
June 1, 2005
July 8, 2005
September 22, 2005
October 27, 2005
December 9, 2005
February 14, 2006
Human Trafficking Interim Committee -- HCR 18
| Sen. Denton Darrington, Co-chair |
Rep. Debbie Field, Co-chair |
| Sen. Dick Compton |
Rep. Carlos Bilbao |
| Sen. Edgar Malepeai |
Rep. Donna Boe |
Staff: Caralee Lambert, Paige Parker, Charmi Arregui
Meeting Minutes:
July 27, 2005
December 15, 2005
Final Report
Idaho Council on Indian Affairs -- Idaho Code, Section 67-4004
| Sen. Michael Jorgenson, Chair |
Chief J. Allan, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Vice-chair |
| Sen. Bert Marley |
Nancy Eschief Murillo, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes |
| Rep. Joseph Cannon |
Jennifer Porter, Kootenai Tribe |
| Rep. George Sayler |
Rebecca Miles, Nez Perce Tribe |
| Lance Giles, Office of the Governor |
Terry Gibson, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes |
Staff: Paige Parker, Mike Nugent, Charmi Arregui
Council By-laws
Meeting Minutes:
November 30, 2005
January 18, 2006
February 21, 2006
March 8, 2006
Progress Report - January 4, 2006
Joint Millennium Fund Committee -- Idaho Code, Section 67-1804
Charge: To make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the use of moneys
in the Idaho Millennium Income Fund
| Sen. Patti Anne Lodge, Co-chair |
Rep. Dennis Lake, Co-chair |
| Sen. Denton Darrington |
Rep. Janice McGeachin |
| Sen. Dean Cameron |
Rep. Jim Clark |
| Sen. Elliot Werk |
Rep. Margaret Henbest |
| Sen. Kate Kelly |
Rep. John Rusche |
Staff: Cathy Holland-Smith, Maureen Ingram, Lisa Kauffman
Meeting Minutes:
August 26, 2005
November 29, 2005
January 18, 2006
Medicaid Savings and Efficiencies Task Force (House Health and Welfare)
Charge: To study opportunities to reduce Medicaid expenses.
| Rep. Sharon Block, Chair |
Rep. Kathie Garrett |
| Rep. Pete Nielsen |
Rep. Thomas Loertscher |
| Rep. Margaret Henbest |
Rep. John Rusche |
Staff: Jennifer O'Kief
Meeting Minutes:
September 15, 2005
November 7, 2005
December 28, 2005
January 20, 2006
February 9, 2006
February 13, 2006
Natural Resources Interim Committee -- HCR 25
| Sen. Don Burtenshaw, Co-chair |
Rep. Dell Raybould, Co-chair |
| Sen. Gary Schroeder |
Rep. Jim Clark |
| Sen. Stanley Williams |
Rep. Bert Stevenson |
| Sen. Chuck Coiner |
Rep. Scott Bedke |
| Sen. Clint Stennett |
Rep. Wendy Jaquet |
| Sen. Brad Little (Ad Hoc) |
Rep. Jack Barraclough (Ad Hoc) |
| Sen. Skip Brandt (Ad Hoc) |
Rep. Mike Moyle (Ad Hoc) |
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Rep. Pete Nielsen (Ad Hoc) |
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Rep. Donna Pence (Ad Hoc) |
Staff: Katharine Gerrity, Caralee Lambert, Ray Houston, Jeff Youtz, Toni Hobbs
Meeting Minutes:
June 10, 2005
August 23, 2005 - Recharge Advisory Subcommittee
October 28, 2005
December 14, 2005* - Recharge Advisory Subcommittee
Progress Report
*The Lower Snake River Aquifer Recharge District's Position Statement, noted as being attached to the Dec. 14 minutes,
is available in hard copy through Legislative Services.
Property Tax Interim Committee -- HCR 23
| Sen. Shawn Keough, Co-chair |
Rep. Dennis Lake, Co-chair |
| Sen. Brad Little |
Rep. Bill Deal |
| Sen. Monty Pearce |
Rep. Mike Moyle |
| Sen. John Goedde |
Rep. Gary Collins |
| Sen. Tim Corder |
Rep. Eric Anderson |
| Sen. Elliot Werk |
Rep. Wendy Jaquet |
| Sen. David Langhorst |
Rep. George Sayler |
Staff: Mike Nugent, Maureen Ingram, Jason Hancock, Toni Hobbs
Agenda - October 7
Meeting Minutes:
June 29, 2005
July 27, 2005 - Sandpoint Public Hearing
July 27, 2005 - Coeur d'Alene Public Hearing
July 28, 2005 - Moscow Public Hearing
July 28, 2005 - Lewiston Public Hearing
August 10, 2005 - Hailey Public Hearing
August 10, 2005 - Twin Falls Public Hearing
August 11, 2005 - Pocatello Public Hearing
August 11, 2005 - Rexburg Public Hearing
August 24, 2005 - McCall Public Hearing
August 24, 2005 - Emmett Public Hearing
August 25, 2005 - Boise Public Hearing
August 25, 2005 - Nampa Public Hearing
September 13, 2005
October 7, 2005
November 1, 2005
Final Report
Other Materials:
Explanation of Property Taxes in Idaho - Jason Hancock, Legislative Services Office slide show | PDF file
Idaho Property Taxes and the Idaho Tax Structure - Dan John, State Tax Commission slide show | PDF file
Constitutional Provisions Relating to Property Taxation - Ted Spangler, State Tax Commission slide show | PDF file
Property Taxes and Idaho's System - Randy Nelson, Associated Taxpayers of Idaho slide show | PDF file
Idaho Association of Realtors PDF file
Tax Levies for School Purposes 2004-2005 - Tim Hill, State Department of Education PDF file
School Funding Summary - Tim Hill, State Department of Education spreadsheet | PDF file
School Levies - Tim Hill, State Department of Education spreadsheet | PDF file
Supplemental Levies - Tim Hill, State Department of Education spreadsheet | PDF file
State Employee Compensation Interim Committee -- HCR 22
| Sen. John Andreason, Co-chair |
Rep. Bob Schaefer, Co-chair |
| Sen. Joe Stegner |
Rep. Larry Bradford |
| Sen. Dick Compton |
Rep. Ken Roberts |
| Sen. Mike Jorgenson |
Rep. Rich Wills |
| Sen. John McGee |
Rep. Jana Kemp |
| Sen. Bert Marley |
Rep. Anne Pasley-Stuart |
| Sen. Kate Kelly |
Rep. Shirley Ringo |
Staff: Matt Freeman, Maureen Ingram, Paige Parker, Charmi Arregui
Meeting Minutes:
July 25 & 26, 2005; Condensed: July 25, July 26
August 29, 2005
August 30, 2005
October 25, 2005
November 28, 2005
December 21, 2005
January 20, 2006
Final Report
Other Materials:
Appendix A - October 25 Meeting
Basic Compensation Statute Proposal - November 28 Meeting
Addendum - December 21 Meeting
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