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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
26
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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failed · Idaho · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 1401: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $35.7 million to Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare for public health services in fiscal year 2027, while reducing the budget for laboratory services by $78,400 and cutting three full-time equivalent positions. The funding covers physical health services, immunization programs, and disease prevention efforts including suicide prevention, HIV surveillance, and hepatitis monitoring. The legislation requires the department to submit annual reports by December 31, 2026, detailing outcomes and return on investment for these programs. The bill also mandates a specific report on vaccine utilization rates and cost savings from the Immunization Assessment Fund.
signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 1406: APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2027.

This bill provides additional funding and staffing to Idaho's Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2027. It allocates $505,100 total from state funds, including $250,900 for personnel costs and $250,500 for operating expenses, while also authorizing six additional full-time equivalent positions. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring the office has necessary resources to support public defense services during the fiscal year.
signed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 925: APPROPRIATIONS – JUDICIAL BRANCH – Relates to the appropriation to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates approximately $4.1 million in funding to Idaho's Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2027, covering court operations, trustee and benefit payments, and specific programs like drug courts and guardian ad litem services. The money comes from various existing funds, including the Court Technology Fund, Drug Court and Mental Health Court Fund, and the General Fund, and is designated for specific expense categories within district courts, magistrate divisions, and community-based substance use treatment services. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026, allowing the Judicial Branch to access these resources without delay.
signed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 921: APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – Relates to the appropriation to the State Department of Education for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $517,800 to Idaho's State Department of Education for the Student Services Program during fiscal year 2027. The funds come from three sources: the School Bus Camera Fund, the American Rescue Plan Fund, and the Federal Grant Fund, with specific allocations for personnel, operating expenses, and trustee and benefit payments. The legislation declares an emergency to ensure the money takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026, allowing the department to use these resources without delay.
signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 1385: APPROPRIATIONS – INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION – Relates to the appropriation to the Industrial Commission for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates additional funding to Idaho's Industrial Commission for fiscal year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The money comes from several existing state funds and is designated for specific purposes including employee compensation, capital projects, trustee and benefit payments, rehabilitation services, and crime victim compensation. The total appropriation amounts to $440,600, with the largest portion going toward compensation expenses. The bill includes an emergency declaration to make the funding effective immediately upon signing.
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 · 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.
failed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 760: TAXATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding a certain property tax exemption for low-income housing.

Idaho's H 760 revises property tax exemptions for low-income housing owned by nonprofit organizations. It requires qualifying nonprofits to meet specific criteria, including federal 501(c)(3) status and ensuring no private benefit from tax exemptions. The bill mandates that 55% of units must rent to residents earning ≤60% of local median income, 20% to those earning ≤50%, and 25% to those earning ≤30%, with annual compliance reports to counties. It also adds protections preventing evictions for three months after certified medical emergencies and prohibits the exemption for properties with financing closed by July 1, 2026, unless undergoing rehabilitation.
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