Idaho Bills
639 bills · 2018 Regular Session
Repeals, adds to and amends existing law to provide for applicability of the Internal Revenue Code to different tax years; to revise the calculation of a net operating loss; to revise the calculation of net taxable income for corporations; to reduce the individual and corporate income tax rate; and to provide for a child tax credit.
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Amends existing law to provide an exemption from disclosure for certain records regarding child abuse.
This legislation amends Section 74-124, Idaho Code, related to exemptions from public disclosure, specifically law enforcement records, by adding an additional exemption (g) which exempts disclosure of the identity of a reporting party for the crimes of child abuse, neglect or abandonment unless the reporting party consents to disclosure or the party's identity is required for any administrative or judicial proceeding.
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Stating findings of the Legislature and supporting legislation redesignating the White Clouds Wilderness as the Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness and recognizing and honoring Cecil D. Andrus for his work in protecting Idaho's natural resources.
A concurrent resolution stating legislative findings and supporting legislation redesignating the White Clouds Wilderness Area as the Cecil D. Andrus White Clouds Wilderness and recognizing and honoring Cecil D. Andrus for his work in protecting Idaho's natural resources.
Amends existing law to provide that the Priest Lake outlet control structure shall be under the supervision and control of the Idaho Water Resource Board; to revise provisions regarding the operation and maintenance of the structure; and to revise provisions regarding the maintenance and regulation of the water surface level of Priest Lake.
68 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding severance allowance at retirement for a public school employee.
62 – 5
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding consent to the transfer or exchange of foreign offenders.
This legislation seeks to amend current language to reflect the Commission of Pardons and Parole's role in making treaty transfer decisions. In previous years, the Department of Correction has delegated this responsibility to the commission. The commission has been responsible for this process since 2006.
66 – 0
Amends existing law to prohibit the charging of a fee by a consumer credit reporting agency for a placement of a security freeze during a twelve-month period and for each temporary lift of a security freeze during a twelve-month period and to provide a fee for a second or subsequent placement or lift of a security freeze.
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Appropriates $28,306,100 to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 154.00; prohibits certain transfers; requires a report; and reappropriates certain unexpended and unencumbered balances.
This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. It appropriates $28,306,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 154.00. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. Funding for replacement items includes $103,900 to replace computers, video conference displays, and battery systems. For statewide cost allocation, an increase of $9,900 is provided, as Attorney General fees will increase by $10,800, risk management costs will decrease by $900, State Controller fees will increase by $1,400, and State Treasurer fees will decrease by $1,400. This bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head. This bill funds two line items: 0.50 FTP and $48,700 for a community outreach coordinator for the Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; and 1.00 FTP and $61,500 for a social security reimbursement coordinator for the vocational rehabilitation program. This bill also provides legislative intent for: program and object transfers within trustee and benefit payments for Extended Employment Services; provider rate review and a report to the legislature on the findings of the review; and reappropriation authority.
66 – 0
Amends existing law to revise how cities and counties may regulate short-term rentals or vacation rentals.
The legislation amends section 67-6539, of Idaho Code, to align the law with the original intent of house bill H216 (2017 Session). The word "throughout" and the phrasing of what regulation is allowable, with limitations,leftambiguityaboutwhethersomeprohibitionsonshort-termrentalswerelegal. Thislegislation revises the language to eliminate the ambiguity.
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Appropriates $722,700 to the Endowment Fund Investment Board for fiscal year 2019; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 3.70; authorizes continuous appropriation authority for certain costs; and expresses legislative intent with regard to transfers from the earnings reserve funds to the income funds.
This is the FY 2019 original appropriation bill for the Endowment Fund Investment Board. It appropriates $722,700 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 3.70. For benefit costs, the bill removes $1,450 per eligible FTP to bring the annual employer contribution for health insurance down to $11,650 by including a two-month employee and employer premium holiday, adds a 6.8% increase for life insurance, and adjusts funding for workers' compensation in amounts that vary by agency. For statewide cost allocation, $3,700 is removed, as Attorney General fees will decrease by $3,200, risk management costs will decrease by $200, and State Controller fees will decrease by $300. The bill also provides funding for a 3% ongoing merit-based salary increase for permanent employees, to be distributed at the discretion of the agency head. The bill authorizes a continuous appropriation for consulting fees, bank custodial fees, and portfolio-related external costs. It contains legislative intent recognizing the amount the StateLandBoardhasapprovedfortransferintotheincomefundsinFY2019andavailableforappropriation to the beneficiaries.
32 – 0
Amends existing law to revise definitions and provisions regarding certain procedures performed by dental hygienists and to revise terminology.
Broadeningthedefinitionofanextendedaccessoralhealthcareprogrambyuseoftheterm"practicesetting" provides for the diversity of current practice models and would allow for additional locations at which oral health care may be delivered. Eliminating the requirement that a supervising dentist be affiliated with an extended access oral health care program will eliminate an access barrier. The addition of a requirement for dental hygiene written orders will ensure accountability between the dental hygienist and the supervising dentist.
32 – 0
Adds to existing law to provide that the Secretary of State shall have no power or authority nor allow, cause or disseminate any voter information to the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck System.
This bill prohibits the Secretary of State from disseminating any voter information to the interstate voter registration crosscheck system. This action would protect sensitive voter information from being released to an unsecured digital destination beyond the jurisdiction and control of the State of Idaho. It will also help prevent further accidental purges of legitimately registered voters based on faulty information provided by the interstate voter registration crosscheck system.
Amends and adds to existing law to define and provide for proper operation of e-bikes in Idaho.
The purpose of this bill is to define the meaning of low-power, pedal-assist electric bikes (e-bikes) and to revise the definition in Idaho code. It allows cities, counties, or the governing body of a public agency to have jurisdiction over speed on a path or trail and may prohibit by ordinance the operation of an e-bike on that path or trail.
Stating findings of the Legislature and encouraging the adoption of policies that build the capacity of the family to be self-sufficient rather than increase government programs.
The purpose of this resolution is to recognize the importance of increasing the number of functional or self-funded families and the positive economic impact functional families have upon the state.
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Adds to existing law to provide for the salvage of certain animals unintentionally struck and killed by a vehicle on a roadway, to provide that certain severely injured animals may be dispatched, to provide reporting requirements and to provide exceptions to applicability.
Thisbillallowsanindividualtodispatchandsalvageunprotectedwildlifeunintentionallykilledonroadways by a vehicle.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to prohibit operating a vehicle in the extreme left-hand lane for a period of time that impedes the flow of other traffic.
This legislation addresses an unsafe situation on Idaho controlled access highways by clarifying in Idaho Code 49-655 that vehicles traveling in the left-hand lane of a controlled access highway cannot impede other vehicles traveling at the legally posted and authorized speed limits. This change does not require slower moving vehicles to avoid the left lane, but it does establish a requirement that vehicles moving into the left lane to pass a vehicle impeding their chosen speed in the right lane(s) need to make a safe pass that does not impede the legal flow of traffic in the left land.
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Amends existing law to revise a definition.
32 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding nursing facility adjustment payments.
32 – 0
Adds to and amends existing law to authorize application for a certain waiver, to provide that the Board of Directors of the Idaho Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool shall take certain action, to provide medical assistance eligibility for certain individuals and to provide that the Department of Health and Welfare will establish certain premiums.
ThislegislationallowstheDepartmentofInsurancedirectortoimplementa1332StateInnovationWaiverto allowindividuals0-100%ofFederalPovertyLevel(FPL)toapplyforAdvancedPaymentofTaxCreditsand purchase private health insurance on Idaho's Health Insurance Exchange (YHI). This legislation also allows the Department of Health and Welfare (Department) to implement an 1115 Waiver to cover individuals with medicallycomplexconditionsinaccordancewithDepartmentruleforindividualsundertheageof65whose income does not exceed the limit to qualify for a tax credit on the Health Insurance Exchange, who are not otherwise eligible for another Medicaid program, and who do not have access to employer-sponsored coverage.
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding a certain notice.
Amends existing law to revise a definition.
Broadening the definition of conviction by including a finding of guilt under the Uniform Code of Military Justice will clarify the board's authority in applicable matters.
32 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding compensation for members of the Idaho State Board of Dentistry.
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Amends existing law to revise a license class provision regarding certain disabled persons licenses; and to provide that specified limitation of liability provisions shall apply to governmental entities, nongovernmental organizations and persons that take certain actions regarding land made available to the public without charge for recreational purposes.
Amends existing law to provide that the court may retain jurisdiction over certain prisoners for a certain period of time.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding what shall be stated in a verified complaint.
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