Idaho H0959 amends existing law to allow initiative petitions for raising or lowering property tax budgets for fire protection and ambulance service.

Idaho H0959 introduces provisions for initiative petitions to adjust property tax budgets for fire protection and ambulance service districts. It establishes procedures for these districts to allow voters to propose changes to their property tax budgets. The bill also revises limitations on budget requests and certain exceptions for these districts. The changes are effective retroactively to January 1, 2026, with full force from July 1, 2026.

Idaho H0959 amends existing law to allow initiative petitions for raising or lowering property tax budgets for fire protection and ambulance service.

Idaho H0959 introduces provisions for initiative petitions to adjust property tax budgets for fire protection and ambulance service districts. It establishes procedures for these districts to allow voters to propose changes to their property tax budgets. The bill also revises limitations on budget requests and certain exceptions for these districts. The changes are effective retroactively to January 1, 2026, with full force from July 1, 2026.