Budget & Taxes

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2,100 to Vocational Rehabilitation program, directly increasing funding for public services and essential programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 1387: APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Historical Society for fiscal year 2027.

This bill provides $486,300 in state funding to the Idaho State Historical Society for fiscal year 2027, covering operating expenses and a small amount for capital projects. The money comes from the state's Miscellaneous Revenue Fund and will be used for the society's regular operations and facility improvements. Additionally, the bill allows the society to use leftover funds from the previous year to cover moving costs if they relocate their facilities. The funding becomes available on July 1, 2026, and the bill was signed into law by the governor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides $486,300 in state funding to Idaho State Historical Society for operations and capital projects, directly advancing budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 924: APPROPRIATIONS – STATE LIQUOR DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the State Liquor Division for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $1,673,000 in funding to Idaho's State Liquor Division for fiscal year 2027, covering operating expenses and capital projects. The money comes from the Liquor Control Fund and is designated for specific expense categories including daily operations and infrastructure improvements. The legislation declares an emergency to ensure the funds take effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This appropriation directly impacts the agency responsible for regulating alcohol sales and distribution in the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.673M to State Liquor Division for operations and capital projects, directly funding government services and regulatory functions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

in committee · Idaho · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SJR 103: LANDS – Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish provisions for the management of certain lands granted or acquired from the federal government.

SJR 103 proposes a constitutional amendment to manage Idaho's lands acquired from the federal government. It creates two trust systems: one for lands granted under specific historical conditions (allowing limited sales at fair market value with annual limits), and a permanent trust for all other federal lands that **cannot be sold** but may be leased. Revenue from the permanent trust fund must support public lands management, county compensation, improved public access, and K-12 education. The amendment requires voter approval and would prevent future legislative sales of these protected lands while directing funds toward public benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRevenue from permanent trust fund mandated for K-12 education and public lands management, directly funding essential programs per bill language.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRevenue from permanent trust fund must support K-12 education funding per bill summary, explicitly allocating resources to this topic area.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds public lands management via permanent trust revenue, preventing land sales and supporting conservation efforts as required by the amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Public Lands

Track

signed · Idaho · House Mar 20, 2026

H 731: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to provide for the State of Idaho to elect to participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program.

Idaho's H 731 allows the state to join the federal tax credit scholarship program, enabling Idaho families to use state tax credits for private school scholarships. The bill requires the Idaho Department of Education to annually publish a list of qualified scholarship groups, certify the state's authority to participate, and accept submissions from those groups year-round. It ensures Idaho meets federal requirements to participate starting in tax year 2027, with the law taking effect July 1, 2026. The bill directly affects Idaho's education department and scholarship organizations operating within the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state tax credits for private school scholarships, directly using tax policy to fund education through tax credits.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access through tax-credit scholarships for private schools, directly aligning with topic's focus on educational access options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice Student Financial Aid

in committee · Idaho · House Feb 27, 2026

H 782: TAXATION – Amends and repeals existing law to revise the income tax rate, to extend the child tax credit indefinitely, and to repeal the Parental Choice Tax Credit.

Idaho's H 782 bill revises income tax rates for individuals and corporations, lowering the top individual rate to 5.325% by 2026 and gradually reducing corporate tax rates from 7.6% to 5.325% over time. It extends the child tax credit indefinitely - allowing $205 per qualifying child annually for families filing Idaho taxes - and permanently repeals the Parental Choice Tax Credit (which provided education-related tax breaks) and its advance payment fund. The bill directly affects Idaho residents (through individual tax changes), businesses (via corporate tax adjustments), and families with qualifying children (through the extended credit). Key mechanisms include automatic inflation adjustments for tax thresholds and the elimination of the Parental Choice program, effective immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLowers top individual/corporate tax rates, extends child tax credit, and repeals education tax credit. Reduces overall tax burden for residents, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits

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failed · Idaho · Senate Mar 2, 2026

S 1317: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to provide for regional service centers.

Idaho's S 1317 creates a framework for voluntary regional service centers (RSCs) that school districts and public charter schools can form to share specialized staff and administrative services. The bill allows multiple local education agencies to pool resources for high-cost, hard-to-staff roles like psychologists and special education support under IDEA, while maintaining local control over curriculum and enrollment. RSCs would receive state funding for core administrative services (e.g., HR, finance), operate under locally governed boards, and offer additional fee-based services through agreements. This aims to reduce duplication, improve compliance with federal special education requirements, and lower costs for participating schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funding for core administrative services through regional service centers, directing government spending to support education administration and essential public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state funding for shared administrative services (e.g., HR, psychologists) to address resource gaps in specialized education, enhancing access to support staff without restricting curriculum or local control.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Special Education

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in committee · Idaho · House Feb 27, 2026

H 786: EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding supplemental maintenance and operation levies.

This bill revises Idaho's rules for school districts to impose supplemental maintenance and operation levies (additional taxes beyond regular funding). It requires school districts to hold elections for new supplemental levies, which can last 1-4 years (not exceeding 4 years), and allows districts with at least 7 consecutive years of levies ≥20% of their general funds to seek indefinite levies via voter approval. Charter districts must follow similar election rules, and the bill includes specific provisions for districts in revenue allocation areas. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables school districts to levy taxes via voter approval for education funding, revising tax rules to support district fiscal management and resource allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables sustained school funding via voter-approved levies, requiring elections for new levies and allowing indefinite levies after 7+ years of high levy usage, directly strengthening district funding mechanisms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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signed · Idaho · House Mar 23, 2026

H 733: TAXATION – Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the taxation of partnership income.

H 733 revises Idaho's tax code for partnerships and S corporations (now called "affected business entities") by requiring these entities to pay tax on behalf of non-resident members instead of individual members filing returns. The bill adds new rules for calculating tax based on Idaho-sourced income, sets deadlines for annual elections to qualify as an affected business entity, and creates a new section (63-3070) to handle partnership income and federal adjustments. Non-resident members of such entities will not need to file individual tax returns if the entity pays the tax and reports it. The bill also updates technical provisions for tax notices, deadlines, and credit adjustments. These changes streamline tax collection for businesses with non-resident owners while maintaining Idaho's corporate tax rate for entity-level payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequiring entities to pay tax on non-resident members instead of individuals closes potential tax avoidance loopholes, strengthening fiscal collection under Idaho's tax code.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

signed · Idaho · House Mar 24, 2026

H 645: PORTABLE BENEFIT PLAN ACT – Adds to existing law to establish the Portable Benefit Plan Act.

Idaho's H 645, the Portable Benefit Plan Act, creates a system for independent contractors to access portable benefits through accounts funded by hiring parties. It allows companies to contribute to these accounts (without reclassifying workers as employees) and specifies that contributions are fully deductible as a business expense for hiring parties and excluded from taxable income for contractors. The bill establishes clear definitions, administration rules for benefit accounts, and tax treatment, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects independent contractors (who gain access to benefits like health, retirement, and disability insurance) and hiring parties (who can voluntarily fund these accounts). The law does not change worker classification status but provides tax advantages for both parties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates business tax deductions for contributions and excludes benefits from contractor taxable income, reducing tax burden.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates portable benefits for independent contractors, expanding access to worker benefits without reclassifying as employees.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy