Bill > H0871

This bill appropriates additional funds to the State Tax Commission for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, specifying how these funds can be used and imposing certain conditions. For the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027), the bill allocates funds from various sources, including the General Fund, Multistate Tax Compact Fund, Administration Services for Transportation Fund, and Seminars and Publications Fund, for general services, compliance division activities, and property tax functions, totaling over $2.3 million. A significant portion of the General Fund appropriation for fiscal year 2027, specifically $550,000, is designated solely for FAST Tax Collection vendor payments, with any unused amount reverting to the General Fund. Additionally, for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026), the bill appropriates an extra $765,300 from the General Fund for personnel costs within the Compliance Division and General Services. The bill also declares an emergency, making the fiscal year 2026 appropriation effective immediately upon passage, while the fiscal year 2027 appropriations will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Appropriations Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0871/