This bill updates the Idaho Honey Commission by clarifying definitions, revising appointment procedures, and removing outdated administrative rules. It establishes that the commission will consist of the state agriculture director plus three commercial beekeeper members appointed by the governor based on nominations from the Idaho honey industry association. The legislation also sets a five-cent annual tax on each bee colony or hive, exempts hobbyist beekeepers, and provides for penalties for violations. Additionally, it aligns honey grading standards with federal requirements and clarifies the director's authority over official honey samples.
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.
H 722 revises Idaho's tax rules for rate-regulated electric and gas utility companies. It updates how property taxes are calculated and distributed to counties, requiring the state tax commission to verify utility investments every five years and establish a dedicated "rate-regulated tax fund." The bill changes the method for apportioning tax revenue based on 2025 property tax data and adjusts distributions when local taxing districts dissolve. These changes directly affect electric/gas utilities and local governments that receive tax revenue from these companies.
SJM 112 is a joint memorial from Idaho's legislature calling on Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget. It directly addresses U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher (Idaho's congressional delegation) to lead efforts in Congress. The memorial cites Idaho's concerns about the $38 trillion national debt and references Article V of the Constitution as the proper process for such an amendment. It does not create new law but formally requests federal action to address budget deficits.
H 793 revises Idaho's beer excise tax revenue distribution, affecting state funds and the beer industry. It increases the portion of low-alcohol beer tax revenue (≤5% ABV) going to the substance abuse treatment fund from 12% to 20%, while allocating 33% to the Idaho law enforcement fund (with 60% dedicated to the Project Choice program) and the remainder to the general fund. For high-alcohol beer (>5% ABV), it temporarily adjusts funding to hop growers and wine producers (1.5%/3.5% in 2022-2023, rising to 5%/1.5% permanently from 2024), with the rest going to the general fund. The bill removes obsolete language and takes effect July 1, 2026.
Idaho's H 792 revises sales tax exemption rules for occasional sales and small sellers. It clarifies that home yard sales are exempt only if an individual sells under $5,000 total annually (up from no limit), and defines "small sellers" as Idaho residents with under $5,000 in annual sales who don’t collect state sales tax. The bill excludes sales of vehicles, alcohol, tobacco, boats, aircraft, and snowmobiles from these exemptions. It also updates technical references in tax code sections 63-3622K and 63-3622XX (formerly 63-3622YY) to align with current law. The bill affects individual sellers and small-scale vendors, not businesses.
This bill amends Idaho state budget law to clarify how agencies can spend non-state funds and establish rules for interagency transactions. It requires prior approval from financial management officials before agencies can use outside money like insurance settlements or capital asset sales, with a $10 million annual limit on such spending. The legislation also creates a formal interagency billing system allowing state agencies to charge each other for goods and services, while maintaining existing rules for agencies selling to the public. These changes aim to improve financial accountability and standardize how state agencies handle internal and external revenue streams.
This bill allocates $310,800 to Idaho's Military Division for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, funding operational expenses and trustee benefit payments for military management programs. It also transfers $17,800 from the General Fund to the Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Fund to reimburse costs related to emergency management activities. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of the fund transfer while the main appropriations take effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill allocates $1,368,700 in state funding to Idaho's four community colleges for fiscal year 2027, with specific amounts designated for personnel and operating expenses at each institution. The legislation also reduces the total appropriation by $245,500 from the previous year's funding levels across the same colleges. The funds are distributed through the State Board of Education's General Fund and become effective on July 1, 2026.
This bill allocates state funding to Idaho's Division of Career Technical Education for the Secondary and General Programs program over fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It provides $1,877,300 for the 2026-2027 period and $957,600 for the 2025-2026 period, both drawn from the Idaho Career Ready Students Program Fund. The money is designated specifically for trustee and benefit payments related to the program. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to allow Section 2 to take effect immediately upon signing, while Section 1 becomes active on July 1, 2026.
