Rep. Janice McGeachin, House Health & Welfare chairwoman, said the hearing today will run no later than 6 p.m., and if the committees need to reconvene to hear more public testimony on Thursday, they will do so.

The first to testify was Vickie Garcia, who said she's representing three family members with disabilities and two clients who live in her home. One of her clients, if the bill took effect, could no longer receive the services she needs in her home, Garcia said, and would have to return to the Idaho State School & Hospital.

Mark Reinhardt told the lawmakers, "Five years ago I was a mess." He said he's speaking for himself and people with disabilities. "This won't work. It will cause a humanitarian crisis," he said. "Hold this bill and fix it."