H0842

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain limitations of budget requests by taxing district and to provide certain exceptions to such limits.

Introduced·3/6/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0842 revises budget limitations for taxing districts, allowing exceptions for certain levies and budget increases.

Idaho H0842 amends existing law to revise budget limitations for taxing districts, including cities and counties. It allows exceptions for certain levies, such as those for newly annexed property or capital projects. The bill also permits taxing districts to reserve forgone budget increases for future use, subject to voter approval. Additionally, it modifies the calculation of budget increases for fire protection districts and urban renewal districts. The provisions are severable, and the act applies retroactively to January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

28 Yea

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41 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 23

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 20

10:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

History

Mar 23

House

Read Third Time in Full -- FAILED 28-41-1

Mar 23

House

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk

Mar 20

House

Read second time; Filed for Third Reading