Bill > H0840

This bill makes several changes to Idaho law, primarily concerning the Commission on Hispanic Affairs and tax provisions. It removes outdated language regarding the initial appointment terms for public members of the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs, ensuring all subsequent terms are for three years. Additionally, the bill redirects funding that was previously allocated to the Commission on Hispanic Affairs for substance abuse prevention efforts; specifically, it removes an $80,000 annual remittance from a tobacco tax to the commission, with that portion of the tax revenue now being directed towards school safety improvements and substance abuse prevention programs in public schools. Finally, the bill removes the Commission on Hispanic Affairs from the list of entities eligible to receive income tax credits for charitable contributions, meaning donations to the commission will no longer qualify for this specific tax deduction. The bill also includes an emergency clause, setting different effective dates for its various sections.

Budget and Finance

Revenue and Taxation Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0840/