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ID H0861

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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