Idaho Bills
718 bills · 2024 Regular Session
COMMISSION ON AGING- Relates to the appropriation to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2025.
This appropriation to the Commission on Aging provides enhancements to the FY 2025 maintenance budget that includes additional personnel costs and 1.00 FTP for a financial specialist, additional trustee and benefit payments for senior meal funding, additional funding to support state aging programs, and the additional 2% CEC.
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Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the burden of proof in assessments and to provide for the proration of the homestead exemption based on the change in status of a property.
This legislation relating to property taxes makes two changes. First, it provides that if a property taxpayer appealing their assessed value provides evidence that the assessment is not an accurate representation of fair market value, it has the effect of shifting the burden of proof back to the assessor. Second, it clarifies Idaho Code, which removed the April 15th homeowner’s exemption deadline for existing homes (properties going from a rental to a primary residence). It does this by directing that all 44 counties and the State Tax Commission implement the homeowner’s exemption in a uniform manner across Idaho by including the new formula of levy rates multiplied by the value of the home (either with or without the up to $125,000 homeowner’s exemption), multiplied by the days of ownership, divided by 365 or 366 days.
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Broadband Dig Once and Right-of-Way act.
This legislation updates the Dig Once Policy and encourages the installation of broadband across Idaho. Essentially, the Dig Once Policy states that when the Idaho Department of Transportation does a highway project, it shall consider whether it would be appropriate to include the installation of broadband infrastructure during the construction. This legislation narrows the definitions to a wired broadband infrastructure for the purpose of the Dig Once Policy. It also gives more participation to counties, cities and towns over broadband infrastructure in their jurisdictions, which will help fulfill the requirements of the Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975 found in chapter 65 of title 67 of Idaho Code.
Amends existing law to provide a penalty for possession of marijuana in an amount less than three ounces.
This legislation amends Idaho Code section 37-2732 regarding controlled substances. A mandatory minimum fine is added for first time convictions of marijuana possession of three (3) ounces, or less, of net weight.
Amends and repeals existing law to revise and remove provisions regarding the Idaho Rural Development Partnership.
Thisbillre-authorizesTitle67,Chapter90,IdahoCode,short-titled“TheIdahoRuralDevelopmentPartnership Act,” within technical and conforming amendments. These amendments (1) clarify legislative findings to be up to date and remove outdated federal language (2)clarify that the Idaho Rural Partnership will reside within the Idaho Department of Commerce, or within another executive branch agency as designated by the Governor, and funding from time to time may be appropriated by the Idaho Legislature (3) update the number and type of board members appointed (4) repeal language that specifically calls for the hiring of an executive director, and (5) amend voting privileges for the board of directors.
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Amends existing law to provide for the council members to elect two cochairs.
This legislation concerns the Idaho Council on Indian Affairs. The council is made up of ten members. There are five tribal members with one member from each of the five federally recognized Indian tribes in Idaho, four legislators, and one member appointed by the governor. The existing council includes a chairman and a vice chairman. This legislation would require two co-chairmen, one chairman from the tribal members and one chairman from the legislative members.
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States findings of the Legislature and encourages the Idaho State Department of Education to review and consider the adoption of age-appropriate Holocaust education in school districts and public charter schools.
This resolution encourages the Idaho State Department of Education to adopt age-appropriate Holocaust education in social studies classes and to develop resources and guidance for educators to assist them in effectively teaching about the Holocaust. It further encourages collaboration with relevant organizations and experts in Holocaust education to ensure that proposed curriculum materials are accurate and aligned with best practices.
Julie Yamamoto · HD-011A
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States findings of the Legislature and declares the years 2024 through 2027 as the period of commemoration for America250 in Idaho.
This concurrent resolution establishes "America250 in Idaho", an advisory council to oversee events related to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.
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Amends existing law to allow parents to provide on-road driver's training for their children and to require the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance to make certain driver education curriculum available to all Idaho students.
This legislation would allow qualifying parents and legal guardians to be private educators for Class D Driver's Training Instruction Permits. This legislation would benefit citizens from rural areas who must travel long distances to take their children to required public or private driver's education instructors and provide equal opportunity for children of all income levels to test for a driver's license by reducing the need to pay expensive fees for private education.
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Amends existing law to authorize a school employee who possesses an enhanced license to carry concealed weapons to carry on school property in certain instances.
There is a desperate need to make our schools secure from individuals that desire to inflict harm on students. The best solution to defend schools is an effective physical security posture and to hire full-time armed guards. The armed guard option is cost prohibitive and not sustainable. This legislation provides an alternative to the hired armed guards by giving the opportunity for Public K-12 school employees to carry concealed weapons and can act as an armed protection force within the confines of the school. Individuals that are willing to participate in this program will need to have completed an enhanced concealed weapon training course. Additionally, this legislation requires all schools to remove “Gun Free Zone” signs from all public K-12 schools.
Chris Trakel · SD-011
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Amends existing law to require certain federal waivers for continued Medicaid Expansion eligibility.
This legislation requires that several program integrity and cost-saving measures be implemented in Medicaid as a condition for the continued expansion of eligibility to able-bodied adults under the Affordable Care Act for the purpose of prioritizing Medicaid resources for the truly needy, moving able-bodied Medicaid enrollees into affordable and private coverage with greater access to healthcare, and reducing overall program spending. These conditions include a work requirement and enrollment caps for able-bodied adults and a requirement that the improper payment rate in Medicaid be reduced to 5 percent or less.
Amends existing law to remove a requirement that an individual must not have possessed a driver's license for the last six months to be eligible to receive a certain identification card.
This legislation removes the six-month waiting period to qualify for a no-fee identification card through the Idaho Department of Transportation ("ITD") for the purpose of complying with voter registration and voting requirements.
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Adds to existing law to provide for a maternal mortality review committee that will investigate causes and factors associated with deaths relating to pregnancy and childbirth.
This legislation amends Idaho Code 39 by adding new Chapter 96, which will establish a Maternity Mortality Review Committee. This committee will collect and review data concerning maternal mortality in the state of Idaho and provide an annual report June 30th of each year. This legislation will sunset in July 1, 2030.
Amends existing law to provide that a purchase of membership service shall be made within 90 days prior to the date of retirement.
Section 59-1363 is silent with regards to the specific time frame when a purchase of member service can be completed. PERSI rule 626 defines that a member may request the cost of a purchase of service within 90 days before a member's effective date of retirement. While the rule has defined the appropriate time frame to complete a purchase of service, it is more appropriate for the time frame to be included in statute.
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Amends existing law to establish penalties for the disclosure of confidential member records.
Section 59-1316, Idaho Code, provides that member records are confidential but does not provide enforcement mechanism in the event of disclosure of confidential information. In addition, it provides additional support in quashing subpoena for confidential information, without a court ordered directive. The State tax commission has this enforcement mechanism in code and uses it to enforce confidentiality and motions to quash.
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Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding controlled substances.
This bill updates Schedule I of the Idaho Controlled Substance Act with the addition of certain synthetic stimulants and depressants that are not approved for medical use and are not formulated or available for clinical use.
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Amends and adds to existing law to provide for midwifery licensure under the board of nursing.
The Midwifery practice act sunsets on July 1, 2024. The Division seeks to consolidate the regulation of licensed midwives under the Board of Nursing for practical and financial reasons. The Board of Midwifery is operating at a deficit, and it is highly unlikely that it will ever be financially solvent. The Board of Nursing has sufficient resources to absorb the Board of Midwifery and will be able to effectively regulate the midwifery profession as it currently regulates certified nurse midwives. To account for the consolidation, we have altered the board’s composition.
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Amends existing law to revise the number of registered electors required for a cemetery maintenance district to have commissioners elected at large.
Rural Idaho cemetery districts are currently required to divide into subdistricts. These small cemetery districts, as a result, have struggled to seat board members. This bill would allow small, rural cemetery districts to conduct at-large elections of district board members.
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States findings of the Legislature and approves pending rules of the State Tax Commission reviewed by the House Revenue and Taxation Committee and the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee.
This Concurrent Resolution shows the House Revenue and Taxation Committee reviewed and approved pending rules adopted by the Idaho State Tax Commission.
Amends existing law to revise a penalty regarding the crime of enticing children.
This legislation amends Section 18-1509, Idaho Code, to revise a penalty for the crime of enticing of children.
States findings of the Legislature and approves pending rules of the Department of Health and Welfare reviewed by the House Health and Welfare Committee, with an exception.
The House Health and Welfare Committee reviewed pending rules for the Department of Health and Welfare, Skilled Nursing Facilities and rejected Section 200, Subsection 02.d since it was not consistent with legislative intent.
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Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Drug Policy for fiscal year 2025.
This is a FY 2025 appropriation bill for the Office of Drug Policy. It appropriates a total of $5,000,700 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 6.00. The bill provides funding for the community models program, reappropriation authority for the remaining ARPA funds provided for substance use prevention, and language regarding the accountability of appropriated funds.
Kevin Cook · SD-032
Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources for fiscal year 2025.
This is a FY 2025 appropriation bill for the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources. It appropriates a total of $12,666,500 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 11.00. The bill funds one enhancement, which provides $4,400,000 for Electric Grid Modernization.
Dave Lent · SD-033
Relates to the appropriation to the Commission on the Arts for fiscal year 2025.
This is a FY 2025 appropriation bill for the Commission on the Arts. It appropriates a total of $2,253,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 10.00. The bill funds one FY 2025 enhancement, which provides $50,000 for grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Janie Ward-Engelking · SD-018
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the accrual of interest on income and sales tax deficiencies.
This legislation would limit the time frame during which interest accrues where a tax deficiency is found by excluding interest during two periods of time: 1) The period of time after the state tax commission sends written notice that an audit is being initiated, but before the issuance of a notice of deficiency determination, and 2) The period of time after a notice of deficiency determination, which is subject to a perfected protest and before the final determination of the deficiency by the state tax commission following the state tax commission’s disposition of the protest.
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