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Budget & Taxes

Every budget & taxes bill, vote, and legislator stance in Idaho, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
46
68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)
Top supporter
Jim Woodward
93% support rate
Top opponent
Christy Zito
24% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving budget & taxes in Idaho

Legislators moving budget & taxes in Idaho
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Jim Woodward
Jim Woodward Senate · District 1
R
Strong +
93% 83
Kevin Cook
Kevin Cook Senate · District 32
R
Strong +
90% 82
Kelly Anthon
Kelly Anthon Senate · District 27
R
Strong +
89% 82
Dustin Manwaring
Dustin Manwaring House · District 29A
R
Strong +
89% 70
Lori Den Hartog
Lori Den Hartog Senate · District 22
R
Strong +
88% 83
Christy Zito
Christy Zito Senate · District 8
R
Oppose
24% 84
Glenneda Zuiderveld
Glenneda Zuiderveld Senate · District 24
R
Oppose
24% 84
Lucas Cayler
Lucas Cayler House · District 11B
R
Oppose
24% 86
Josh Kohl
Josh Kohl Senate · District 25
R
Oppose
25% 84
Faye Thompson
Faye Thompson House · District 8B
R
Oppose
27% 85
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All budget & taxes bills

signed · Idaho · House Mar 26, 2026

H 871: APPROPRIATIONS – STATE TAX COMMISSION – Relates to the appropriation to the State Tax Commission for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill provides funding to Idaho's State Tax Commission for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, allocating money for personnel, operating expenses, and capital costs across various departments. The legislation specifies exact dollar amounts from different state funds, including the General Fund and specialized tax funds, to support general services, compliance activities, and property tax operations. A portion of the 2026 funding is restricted to payments for a specific tax collection vendor, with unused funds returning to the General Fund. The bill includes an emergency declaration to allow immediate implementation of the 2026 funding provisions upon signing.
signed · Idaho · House Mar 26, 2026

H 876: APPROPRIATIONS – STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates state funding for Idaho's education system for fiscal year 2027, directing money to the State Board of Education, public universities, community colleges, and related agencies. It establishes specific dollar amounts for personnel, operating expenses, and capital outlays for institutions including Boise State, Idaho State, Lewis-Clark State, University of Idaho, and four community colleges. The legislation also sets limits on the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for certain programs and provides flexibility to transfer funds between expense categories for higher education and health education programs. Additionally, it adjusts student tuition and fees for the upcoming fiscal year and designates funds for standards review, data sharing, and accountability reporting.
signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 1381: APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE LOTTERY – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Lottery for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $25,800 from the Idaho State Lottery Fund for capital improvements during fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated for capital outlay purposes, meaning they will be used for physical infrastructure or equipment upgrades rather than operational expenses. The legislation declares an emergency to allow the appropriation to take effect immediately on July 1, 2026, without waiting for the regular budget cycle. Once enacted, the money becomes available for the Idaho State Lottery to use for approved capital projects within the specified fiscal year.
signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 1386: APPROPRIATIONS – COMMISSION OF PARDONS AND PAROLE – Relates to the appropriation to the Commission of Pardons and Parole for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill allocates additional funding to Idaho's Commission of Pardons and Parole for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, while simultaneously reducing existing appropriations from the state's General Fund. The legislation provides $221,500 for fiscal year 2027 and $87,200 for fiscal year 2026, with money drawn from both the General Fund and Miscellaneous Revenue Fund to cover personnel and operating expenses. The bill also declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of certain funding adjustments, with most provisions taking effect upon signing and remaining changes beginning July 1, 2026. This funding adjustment directly impacts the financial resources available to the state agency responsible for reviewing clemency requests and managing parole decisions.
signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 1384: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Utilities Commission for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $35,400 from the Public Utilities Commission Fund to provide additional funding for the Public Utilities Commission's capital outlay expenses during fiscal year 2027. The money is designated for the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and is intended to support the commission's infrastructure and operational investments. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to ensure the funds take effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This measure directly affects the Public Utilities Commission by increasing its available budget for capital projects during the specified fiscal year.
signed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 869: APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $127,700 in state funds to the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2027, split between operating expenses and beneficiary payments. The money comes from two specific funds: $99,300 from the Rehabilitation Revenue and Refunds Fund and $65,000 from the Adaptive Aids and Appliances Fund. The legislation requires the commission to prioritize using these funds for sight restoration services that help preserve, stabilize, or restore vision for eligible individuals. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.
signed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 868: APPROPRIATIONS – PERSI – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Employee Retirement System for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $2,599,400 in state funds to Idaho's Public Employee Retirement System for fiscal year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The money is divided between $2,227,300 for operating expenses and $372,100 for capital outlays, drawn from the PERSI Administrative Fund and PERSI Special Fund. The legislation declares an emergency to make the funding effective immediately upon passage, ensuring the retirement system has the necessary resources for its designated programs and expense classes during the upcoming fiscal year.
signed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 877: APPROPRIATIONS – DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION – Relates to the appropriation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates an additional $2,100 from the state's General Fund to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The money is designated for operating expenses covering the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation includes a declaration of emergency to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This appropriation supports the program's ongoing operations without changing existing laws or eligibility requirements.
failed · Idaho · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 1382: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates approximately $25.9 million to Idaho's Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027, covering administration, enforcement, fisheries, wildlife, and communications programs. The funding comes from state, federal, and other dedicated funds, with specific amounts allocated to personnel costs, operating expenditures, and capital outlays. The legislation also allows the department to use any unspent money from fiscal year 2026 for nonrecurring expenses in the following year. An emergency provision sets the effective date as July 1, 2026.
signed · Idaho · House Mar 24, 2026

H 867: APPROPRIATIONS – GENERAL GOVERNMENT – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to General Government for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates state funding for the fiscal year 2027 to various General Government departments and agencies, including the Department of Administration, Capitol Commission, and multiple commissions and offices. It establishes specific budget amounts for personnel, operating expenses, capital outlays, and benefit payments across these entities, while also setting limits on the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions. The legislation includes provisions to transfer money between specific state funds, such as moving funds from the Permanent Building Fund to the Administration and Accounting Services Fund, and grants reappropriation authority for several existing funds. Additionally, the bill provides continuous appropriation authority for certain expenditures by the Military Division and Public Employee Retirement System, and requires accountability reports for tax collections and distributions.
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