Budget & Taxes

signed · Idaho · House Mar 25, 2026

H 866: APPROPRIATIONS – CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the Constitutional Officers for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $89.4 million in state funding for fiscal year 2027 to Idaho's Constitutional Officers, including the Attorney General, State Controller, Governor's office, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer. The legislation sets specific spending limits for personnel, operating expenses, and capital projects for each office while establishing the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions for the coming year. It also grants certain offices flexibility to move funds between expense categories and programs, allows for indirect cost recovery by the State Controller, and transfers cash from the Technology Infrastructure Stabilization Fund to the Control Agency Account. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $89.4M in state funding for Constitutional Officers, directly advancing budget appropriations and government operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Idaho · House Mar 30, 2026

H 922: APPROPRIATIONS – COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for College and Universities and the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates state funding to four Idaho higher education institutions - Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College, and the University of Idaho - for fiscal year 2027. It provides new money from various funds for personnel and operating costs while simultaneously reducing operating expenditure amounts from the General Fund by a total of $752,900. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to four Idaho higher education institutions for fiscal year 2027, providing new money for personnel and operating costs, which strengthens public education funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding to four Idaho higher education institutions for fiscal year 2027, providing new money for personnel and operating costs despite some General Fund reductions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget Higher Education

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 949: APPROPRIATIONS – WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND STEM ACTION CENTER – Relates to the appropriation to the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This Idaho bill allocates and adjusts funding for the Workforce Development Council and the STEM Action Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It increases the Workforce Development Council's budget by $1,150,000 from the In-Demand Careers Fund while adding six full-time equivalent positions, but simultaneously reduces its General Fund allocation for operating expenses. The STEM Action Center receives a budget increase from the STEM Education Fund while having its total funding reduced by $76,400 from the General Fund and losing seven full-time equivalent positions. The bill also declares an emergency to allow the General Fund reduction to take effect immediately upon passage, with other provisions beginning on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for Workforce Development Council and STEM Action Center, strengthening state programs and workforce development initiatives.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for STEM Action Center and Workforce Development Council, expanding educational programs and workforce development initiatives.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases funding for Workforce Development Council and STEM Action Center, which supports workforce development and employment programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Workforce Development

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $440,600 in funding to Industrial Commission for essential services including employee compensation, capital projects, and victim compensation, directly advancing budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides funding to Industrial Commission for employee compensation, rehabilitation services, and worker benefits, strengthening labor support infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

in committee · Idaho · House Mar 12, 2026

H 886: TAXATION – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish a state property tax and to provide certain exemptions to such tax.

This bill establishes a new state property tax in Idaho targeting non-primary residential properties, such as vacation homes and short-term rentals, to help fund emergency services and law enforcement. The tax applies a 2.5 mill levy on taxable property value but exempts primary homesteads, commercial properties, agricultural land, and long-term residential leases of at least seven months. Revenue collected from the tax is distributed to counties and local jurisdictions, with 50% specifically designated for law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical services. The legislation also repeals an existing restriction that prevented a state property tax when a sales tax is in force, allowing this new levy to operate alongside sales taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new property tax on non-primary residences to fund emergency services and law enforcement, increasing revenue for public services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates tax revenue specifically to fund emergency services and law enforcement, directly supporting criminal justice infrastructure.75% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill imposes new tax on non-primary residential properties including vacation homes and short-term rentals, potentially reducing affordable housing options and increasing costs for secondary housing markets.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Law Enforcement Property Taxes

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in committee · Idaho · House Mar 18, 2026

H 885: TAXATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the homestead property tax exemption.

This bill amends Idaho's homestead property tax exemption rules to increase the tax-free amount for primary residences. It raises the exemption threshold so that homeowners can exclude either $125,000 or 50% of their home's market value from property taxes, whichever is lower. The legislation also simplifies the application process by allowing owners to apply only once per year if they continue living in the same home, and it clarifies how to handle changes in eligibility during a tax year through prorated calculations. Additionally, the bill updates requirements for proof of residency, including options for military personnel and those without standard identification, while maintaining rules that prevent claiming exemptions on multiple properties simultaneously.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by increasing homestead property tax exemption, reducing tax burden on homeowners and promoting fiscal relief for residents.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases homestead property tax exemption for primary residences, reducing tax burden on homeowners and supporting affordable housing access.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding for education system including universities and community colleges, directly advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding for Idaho's education system including public universities, community colleges, and State Board of Education for FY 202795% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

signed · Idaho · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 1363: APPROPRIATIONS – NATURAL RESOURCES – Relates to the maintenance appropriation to Natural Resources for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates state funding to Idaho's Natural Resources agencies for fiscal year 2027, covering operations, personnel, and capital projects across departments like Environmental Quality, Fish and Game, and Parks and Recreation. It establishes specific spending limits on certain positions, requires agencies to report on remediation projects, and directs money from the Water Pollution Control Fund to environmental remediation and agricultural best management practice funds. The legislation also provides flexibility to reappropriate certain recovery funds, exempts some appropriations from transfer restrictions, and sets up new funds for aquifer planning and flood management while requiring accountability reports on fund usage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Natural Resources agencies for FY2027, covering operations, personnel, and capital projects, directly supporting budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates state funding to Natural Resources agencies for environmental operations, personnel, and projects, including water pollution control and remediation funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Conservation Parks & Recreation Wildlife

signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 933: APPROPRIATIONS – COMMISSION ON AGING – Relates to the appropriation to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates $129,900 from Idaho's General Fund to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated specifically for trustee and benefit payments covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This measure directly affects the Commission on Aging's ability to distribute financial benefits to eligible recipients during the specified fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $129,900 to fund Commission on Aging services, directly supporting budget allocation for essential public programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · Idaho · House Mar 27, 2026

H 961: TAXATION – Amends and adds to existing law to expand the homestead property tax exemption, to increase the sales tax rate, and to direct sales tax revenue to taxing districts to replace property tax revenue lost from the homestead exemption expansion.

This bill expands Idaho's homestead property tax exemption to cover up to $125,000 of a home's market value or 50% of its value, whichever is less, for owner-occupied primary residences. To fund this expansion, the bill increases the state sales tax rate and directs the additional revenue to local taxing districts to offset property tax losses from the exemption. The legislation also establishes a new Homestead Property Tax Replacement Fund to manage the revenue shift and simplifies the application process by allowing homeowners to apply for the exemption only once if they continue to occupy the same property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands homestead property tax exemption providing tax relief to homeowners, while funding mechanism through sales tax increase maintains fiscal balance.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands homestead property tax exemption for owner-occupied primary residences, reducing property tax burden for homeowners and supporting housing affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Sales Tax Homeownership Property Taxes

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