Idaho Legislative Tracker

Based on the information provided, House Bill H0498 titled "Legislature, private counsel" has passed the Idaho House of Representatives by a vote of 61-8-1 and has been sent to the Senate, where it's currently in the State Affairs Committee. The bill appears to relate to the legislature's ability to hire or use private legal counsel, though the specific details of what changes it would make are not clear from the summary information provided.

This legislation would likely affect how the Idaho Legislature handles legal matters and could impact state spending on legal services, but without the full bill text, the exact scope and implications for Idaho citizens cannot be determined from this procedural summary alone.

House Bill 609 would create tax exemptions specifically for data centers operating in Idaho. The bill was introduced on February 9, 2026, and has been referred to the House Revenue & Taxation Committee for review after being printed.

While the full details aren't provided in this summary, the legislation would likely reduce the tax burden on companies that operate data centers in the state, potentially making Idaho more attractive for tech companies and cloud computing businesses to establish operations there.

House Bill 535 addresses transportation funding and fuel-related policies in Idaho, though specific details of what changes it proposes are not available from the provided information. The bill was introduced in the House on January 27, 2026, and has been referred to the Transportation & Defense committee for review.

Without access to the bill's text, it's unclear exactly how this legislation would affect Idaho drivers, transportation agencies, or fuel consumers, but it likely involves changes to how the state funds roads, bridges, or other transportation infrastructure through fuel taxes or related mechanisms.

House Bill 519 would update Idaho's tax code to conform with recent changes to the federal Internal Revenue Code. This type of legislation typically ensures that Idaho's state tax laws remain aligned with federal tax rules, which can affect how individuals and businesses calculate their state taxes.

The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to the House Revenue & Taxation Committee for review.

Based on the limited information provided, House Bill H0506 appears to propose a sales tax rebate system for developers in Idaho. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced on January 20, 2026, and referred to the House Revenue & Taxation Committee for review.

Without the full text of the bill, the specific details of how this rebate would work, which types of developers would qualify, or what conditions must be met remain unclear. Citizens interested in this legislation should monitor the Revenue & Taxation Committee proceedings to learn more about the proposed rebate structure and its potential impact on both developers and state tax revenue.