March 13, 2020

Senate State Affairs Prints Property Tax Legislation

Idaho State Capitol – On Friday, Senate State Affairs voted to print two property tax bills. The first would raise the homeowners exemption to $120,000 and restore indexing. The second would increase the Circuit Breaker property tax relief. Representative Lauren Necochea/(D-Boise) commented on the two pieces of legislation. “I was pleased to see that Republicans are finally willing to hear …

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March 13, 2020

House Debates Property Tax Amendment

Idaho State Capitol – On Friday, the House debated amendments to Senate Bill 1277. The original legislation made changes to the application process for the Idaho homestead exemption. However, the legislation was sent to General Orders on Friday morning. “SB 1277 was heard at the last minute this morning in House Revenue and Taxation.” Representative Ilana Rubel/(D-Boise) explained. “Republican leadership …

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