Bill > H0436

This bill makes several significant changes to urban renewal agency regulations in Idaho, with a focus on providing more flexibility and oversight for local governments and special districts. The key provisions include allowing local governing bodies to dissolve urban renewal agencies through a specific process, adding definitions for manufacturing projects, and giving fire protection and ambulance service districts the ability to opt out of urban renewal revenue allocation areas. Specifically, starting July 1, 2025, these special districts will not be automatically included in urban renewal financing provisions and must provide explicit consent to be part of such areas. The bill also establishes a detailed procedure for districts to withdraw from existing urban renewal areas, including requirements for accounting and resolution adoption. Additionally, the legislation introduces new rules for terminating urban renewal plans, requires urban renewal agencies to submit termination plans when directed by local governing bodies, and makes various technical corrections to existing urban renewal and taxation laws. The bill is designed to provide more local control and transparency in urban renewal financing and project implementation.

Budget and Finance

Revenue and Taxation Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0436/