Idaho Legislative Tracker

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 517 deals with the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, which is likely a multi-state economic cooperation agreement or organization involving Idaho and neighboring states like Washington and Oregon. The bill has been introduced in the Idaho House of Representatives and referred to the State Affairs Committee for consideration.

Without access to the full text of the bill, it's unclear whether this legislation seeks to join, modify Idaho's participation in, or withdraw from this regional economic partnership. This type of legislation typically affects Idaho's economic development policies and interstate commerce relationships in the Pacific Northwest region.

House Bill 513 would change the requirements needed to obtain a cosmetology license in Idaho. The bill affects cosmetologists, hair stylists, nail technicians, and other beauty professionals who need state licensing to work legally in Idaho.

The bill was introduced on January 22, 2026, and has been referred to the House Business Committee for review, but no details are available yet about what specific changes to licensing qualifications are being proposed.

House Bill 510 addresses government ethics and public records in Idaho, though specific details about what changes it proposes are not available from the provided information. The bill was introduced on January 21, 2026, and is currently being reviewed by the House State Affairs Committee after being printed. This legislation would likely affect how government officials handle ethical matters and how public records are managed or accessed, but the exact provisions and impact on Idaho citizens cannot be determined without the bill's full text.

House Bill 509 would establish or modify vehicle inspection requirements in Idaho, though specific details about what types of inspections or changes are not provided in the summary information available. The bill was introduced on January 21, 2026, and has been referred to the House Transportation & Defense Committee for consideration.

This legislation would potentially affect all vehicle owners in Idaho, depending on the scope of the inspection requirements outlined in the full bill text.

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.

House Bill 505 deals with disciplinary proceedings handled by the Department of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), which oversees various licensed professions in Idaho such as doctors, nurses, contractors, and other professionals. The bill appears to modify how DOPL conducts disciplinary actions against licensed professionals, though the specific changes aren't clear from the basic information provided.

The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House and referred to the Business committee for review. This legislation would potentially affect any Idaho residents who hold professional licenses regulated by DOPL, as well as the public who relies on the department's oversight of these professions.

House Bill 499 would regulate the use of drones around Idaho's correctional facilities, though the specific details of the proposed restrictions are not available from the bill title alone. The legislation was introduced on January 20, 2026, and has been referred to the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee for review. This bill would likely affect drone operators, correctional facility security, and potentially impact how law enforcement handles unauthorized drone activity near prisons and jails.

House Bill 497 deals with Idaho's uniform controlled substances laws, which govern how the state regulates drugs and controlled substances. The bill was introduced on January 19, 2026, and has been referred to the Health & Welfare Committee for review.

Without access to the full text of the bill, it's unclear what specific changes are being proposed to Idaho's current controlled substances regulations, but it would potentially affect law enforcement, healthcare providers, and anyone involved with regulated medications or substances in the state.

House Bill 496 would update Idaho's laws governing the practice of podiatry, which is the medical specialty focused on treating feet, ankles, and related conditions. The bill aims to revise regulations for podiatrists practicing in Idaho, potentially affecting licensing requirements, scope of practice, or other professional standards for foot and ankle doctors.

The legislation is currently in the early stages of the process, having been introduced in the House and referred to the Health and Welfare Committee for review.

Idaho House Bill H0490 addresses reckless driving laws in the state, though the specific changes or penalties it proposes are not detailed in the provided information. The bill was introduced on January 16, 2026, and has been referred to the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee for review. The legislation would potentially affect drivers in Idaho by modifying how reckless driving is defined, penalized, or prosecuted, but the exact impact cannot be determined without seeing the bill's full text.

Based on the limited information provided, H0522A appears to be a law related to unmanned aircraft (drones) and the Idaho Department of Correction. The bill likely establishes rules or procedures for how the corrections department can use drones in their operations, such as for facility security or monitoring.

Without access to the full bill text, I cannot provide more specific details about what drone activities are authorized or restricted, or how this might affect inmates, correctional staff, or the general public.

I don't have access to the specific text of Idaho House Bill H0516A, so I cannot provide an accurate summary of its contents or provisions. To give you a factual and neutral summary, I would need to review the actual bill language.

For accurate information about this legislation, I'd recommend checking the Idaho Legislature's official website (legislature.idaho.gov) where you can find the full text, amendments, and legislative history of H0516A. This will allow you to see exactly what the bill requires, prohibits, or changes regarding K-12 instruction related to sexual orientation.

I'd be happy to help summarize Idaho bill H0494A, but I need more information to provide an accurate summary. The title "Background checks, hlth and welfare" and status information you've provided don't give me enough detail about the specific provisions of the bill.

To write a proper summary for a citizen journalism audience, I would need access to the actual bill text or a more detailed description of what types of background checks it addresses, what changes it makes to existing law, and which populations or situations it affects.

Could you provide the bill text or additional details about H0494A's specific provisions?

I don't have access to the specific text or details of Idaho House Bill H0542A regarding "Harms from addictive social media." To provide you with an accurate, factual summary for a citizen journalism audience, I would need to review the actual bill language.

To get a proper summary of this legislation, I'd recommend checking the Idaho Legislature's official website at legislature.idaho.gov, where you can find the full text and details of H0542A. You might also find summaries from the bill's legislative hearings or from Idaho news outlets that have covered this legislation.

If you can share the bill's text or key provisions, I'd be happy to help you create a clear, neutral summary for your audience.