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ID H0861
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
- Department of Commerce gains authority to award grants to state institutions of higher education for projects promoting economic development or tourism within Idaho
- Travel and Convention Industry Council's grant review powers expand to include applications from state institutions of higher education, in addition to nonprofit organizations
- 50% of travel and convention assessment funds allocated to statewide programs may now be used to fund state higher education institutions for economic development promotion
- Technical corrections made throughout Idaho Code sections 67-4703, 67-4715, and 67-4717, primarily changing formatting of enumerated duties
- Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to authorize the Department of Commerce to use certain tax revenue to fund state institutions of higher education.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Revenue & Taxation
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Revenue and Taxation3/10/2026
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