Idaho Bill Book

The bill would take away the recent Medicaid expansion, meaning fewer low‑income Idahoans could get health coverage.

Idaho residents could lose health insurance that many rely on, and the state would save money, so voters should weigh the trade‑off now while the bill is still being debated.

Government Power

• Accountability (hurts) — Removing expansion reduces oversight of state health spending. The bill cuts a program that added new accountability measures.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Eliminates a health coverage right for low‑income people. The repeal takes away eligibility that many rely on.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost from state budget to individuals. Fewer people on Medicaid means they may have to pay out of pocket.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No specific changes to transparency noted. The bill text does not mention procedural reforms.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — State saves money, but coverage loss hurts citizens. Budget impact favors the state at the expense of low‑income residents.

• Official text (ID H0850)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0850/
• LegiScan — H0850https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0850/2026

Families would lose the state tax break that helped pay for private school tuition.

Parents may have to spend more of their own money on school choices, while the state keeps the tax dollars it would have given away. This could limit options for families now that the bill is being discussed.

Government Power

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight added.. The bill does not create new accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct rights changed.. The bill removes a tax benefit but does not alter legal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Families lose tax credit.. If enacted, families would pay more out‑of‑pocket for school choices.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. The bill is at the introductory stage with typical reporting.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — State keeps money.. The repeal shifts tax revenue from families back to the state treasury.

• Official text (ID H0590)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0590/
• LegiScan — H0590https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0590/2026

The bill would change the sales tax break on data center equipment and the property tax break on certain capital investments, lowering taxes for those businesses.

Citizens could see less tax revenue for public services while data center owners pay less, so the bill helps the industry at the expense of everyday taxpayers.

Data centers

• Accountability (hurts) — tax exemption reduces oversight. Exemptions may limit state ability to track revenue
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no direct impact on personal rights. Bill deals with tax rules, not civil rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — shifts cost to other taxpayers. Reduced tax revenue must be made up by the public
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard legislative process. Bill is introduced and referred to committees
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — benefits data center industry. Tax breaks favor industry over general budget needs

• Official text (ID H0609)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0609/
• LegiScan — H0609https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0609/2026

The bill would protect people who kill in self‑defense from being sued and would have the state pay their legal costs.

Citizens could feel safer knowing they won’t face a lawsuit if they act in self‑defense, but victims’ families lose a way to seek compensation, and taxpayers may foot the bill.

Everyday People

• Accountability (hurts) — Immunity reduces ability to hold people accountable.. Self‑defense actions would be shielded from civil suits.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Removes right to sue for damages.. Victims’ families could not sue for wrongful death.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State pays legal costs.. Taxpayers would fund reimbursement for defenders.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No change in transparency.. Bill does not add new reporting requirements.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding provision.. No new money source is identified.

• Official text (ID S1298)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1298/
• LegiScan — S1298https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/S1298/2026

Idaho would charge drivers extra fees when they register their cars, making vehicle owners pay more.

Drivers could see higher costs each year, which could strain household budgets, while the state gains more money for roads; now is the time to speak up before the fee is set.

Government Power

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not change oversight or reporting requirements.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Negative. Adds a cost without adding new consumer protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Negative. Fees are paid by vehicle owners, shifting money to the state.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. Bill follows normal legislative process; no special secrecy.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Positive. Creates new revenue for the state treasury.

Pushing for it: state
Bearing the cost: vehicle owners

• Official text (ID H0717)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0717/
• LegiScan — H0717https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0717/2026

The bill would give a sales tax rebate to certain retail complex developers, lowering the taxes they pay and shifting that cost to Idaho taxpayers.

The bill helps developers keep more money, but ordinary Idaho residents will see less tax revenue for schools and services, so they may pay more later.

Developers

• Accountability (neutral) — No change to accountability mechanisms.. The bill does not alter oversight of developers.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No impact on personal rights.. The text does not affect individual legal protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shifts to taxpayers.. Developers receive rebates while the state collects less tax revenue.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. The bill follows normal reading and committee steps.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Reduces state revenue.. Tax rebates lower the amount of sales tax the state receives.

Pushing for it: Developers
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (ID H0671)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0671/
• LegiScan — H0671https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0671/2026

The bill would force health insurance plans to share costs with members in a set way, changing what you pay.

Citizens could see higher out of pocket costs or new limits on coverage, so they should watch the debate and speak up now.

Insurers

• Accountability (neutral) — no change. Bill does not add new oversight.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — may limit consumer rights. Sets cost sharing rules that could increase out of pocket costs.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — shifts cost to consumers. Requires members to pay more.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — still early. Bill is only introduced.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes. No new money allocated.

• Official text (ID H0713)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0713/
• LegiScan — H0713https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0713/2026

The bill would keep the child tax credit forever, change income tax rates, and end the parental choice credit, affecting family tax bills.

Families could see steady help from the child credit, but might pay more if the new tax rates raise their bills, and they lose the parental credit.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. Bill changes tax rates but adds no accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — removes tax credit. Repeals Parental Choice Tax Credit
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — taxpayers may pay more. If rates rise, ordinary families bear cost
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard legislative process. Bill is just introduced
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no new funding. No spending changes noted

• Official text (ID H0782)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0782/
• LegiScan — H0782https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0782/2026

The bill would change how much tax credit families can claim for school choices in 2026 and 2027.

Citizens should watch this bill because it could raise or lower the amount of money parents get back, affecting school budgeting and family finances.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. Bill does not add or remove accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral effect. Bill does not change any personal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — unknown impact. Effect on taxpayers depends on whether credits are increased or decreased.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard process. Bill follows normal legislative steps.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — uncertain fiscal effect. Changing credit amounts could shift state spending, but direction is unclear.

• Official text (ID S1281)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1281/
• LegiScan — S1281https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/S1281/2026

The bill would change how short‑term health plans work, affecting what coverage you can get and how much you pay.

If passed, insurers could offer cheaper, limited plans that leave people with gaps in care, so families should watch the details before supporting.

Insurers

• Accountability (hurts) — potentially less oversight. Changes may let insurers limit coverage without more reporting
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — could limit consumer protections. Revises rules for short‑term plans, which often have fewer guarantees
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — unclear cost shift. Impact on premiums unknown
• Process Transparency (neutral) — bill just introduced. No public hearings noted
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes mentioned. No budget impact stated

• Official text (ID H0844)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0844/
• LegiScan — H0844https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0844/2026

This bill would let you complain if the government hides public records, making it easier to see what they are doing.

This bill is a good step for regular people. It would give you a clear way to speak up if you think the government is not sharing public records. This means you could find out more about what your local government is doing. It helps make sure that government actions are open and easy to see.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases government accountability. The bill would let people file complaints if public records are not disclosed, giving them a way to hold the government responsible.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects right to information. It would strengthen the public's ability to access government information by providing a complaint process for denied requests.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Directly improves transparency. The bill directly aims to make government processes more open by addressing how public records are disclosed and how denials can be challenged.

Pushing for it: The public, people seeking records
Bearing the cost: Government agencies

• Official text (ID H0625)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0625/
• LegiScan — H0625https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0625/2026

The bill would require health plans to cover anticancer medicines, helping patients get needed treatment without extra cost.

Patients could get life‑saving cancer drugs now, but insurers might raise premiums to cover the added expense, so we need to watch costs.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Adds coverage requirement. Ensures plans must cover anticancer meds
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands patient rights. Patients can get needed drugs
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Potential premium increase. Insurers may raise costs
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No change in process. Bill still in early stage
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding details. No new money source

• Official text (ID H0530)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0530/
• LegiScan — H0530https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0530/2026

The bill would let hospitals decide quickly if a patient qualifies for Medicaid, so care can start right away.

If the bill passes, low‑income families could get treatment faster, avoiding long emergency‑room waits and possible health problems. The state may have to pay for more early Medicaid coverage, which could raise its budget costs.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Bill adds rules but does not change who is answerable.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — positive. Improves patients' right to timely care by allowing quick eligibility checks.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — negative. State Medicaid program may pay for more early coverage.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. Bill does not specify new reporting or public oversight.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — negative. Shifts spending toward Medicaid reimbursements for hospitals.

• Official text (ID H0845)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0845/
• LegiScan — H0845https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0845/2026

This bill would put a cap on how much landlords can charge people to apply for a rental home, saving renters money.

This bill aims to stop landlords from charging too much just to apply for a place to live. If it passes, it would help people save money when they are looking for a new home. Right now, landlords can charge whatever they want for these fees, and it can add up quickly, making it harder for families to find housing. People should pay attention to this bill because it could make renting more fair and affordable.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Limits how much landlords can charge for application fees.. The bill adds new rules to state law to put limits on rental application fees, making landlords more accountable for these charges.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects renters from unfair application fees.. By setting limits on fees, the bill protects people looking for homes from having to pay too much just to apply.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Prevents renters from paying excessive application fees.. This bill would stop landlords from charging very high fees to apply for a rental, keeping more money in renters' pockets.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No direct impact on how transparent the process is.. The bill's text does not discuss changes to how transparent the rental application process itself would be.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding changes are mentioned in the bill summary.. The bill focuses on fee limits and does not mention any new funding or how money would be spent by the state.

Pushing for it: Renters
Bearing the cost: Landlords

• Official text (ID H0701)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0701/
• LegiScan — H0701https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0701/2026

This bill would make new rules for public restrooms and changing rooms, letting people sue if their privacy or safety is not protected.

This bill would give people a new way to protect their privacy and safety in public restrooms and changing rooms. If a business or public building does not follow the new rules, people could take them to court. This could help make sure these places are safe and private for everyone. Some might say these new rules could be hard for businesses to follow or cost too much money to change their facilities. But supporters believe it is important to give people the power to make sure their privacy is respected.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases accountability for facilities. The bill would create a 'cause of action,' meaning people could take legal action if privacy and safety rules are not met.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Establishes new privacy and safety rights. It would add new requirements to protect privacy and safety in public restrooms and changing facilities.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Potential costs for compliance. The bill does not state who would pay for changes, but businesses and public buildings would need to follow new rules.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No specific process details provided. The bill's text does not provide details on how the new rules would be created or enforced beyond the right to sue.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding mentioned. The bill does not mention any specific funding or financial impact.

Pushing for it: People seeking privacy and safety
Bearing the cost: Businesses and public buildings that need to update facilities

• Official text (ID H0607)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0607/
• LegiScan — H0607https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0607/2026

This bill would help seniors by giving them more money for food and lowering their taxes.

If this bill passes, seniors could save money on taxes and get more help with food costs. It's important to support this to help those in need.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Increases financial support for seniors. The bill proposes increased food tax credits, which would financially benefit seniors.

Pushing for it: seniors
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (ID H0605)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0605/
• LegiScan — H0605https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0605/2026

Families with kids would keep getting a tax credit forever, lowering their taxes each year.

This could help families afford basics, but it also means the state collects less money, which may affect other services.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight created.. The bill simply extends an existing credit.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Expands benefit to families.. More families can claim the credit forever.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Costs shift to all taxpayers.. State revenue drops, affecting public funds.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. Bill is at the introduction stage.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Reduces state tax intake.. Indefinite credit cuts future revenue.

Pushing for it: families with children
Bearing the cost: state budget

• Official text (ID S1450)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1450/
• LegiScan — S1450https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/S1450/2026

The bill would make some insurers tell customers more about their policies and prices.

People could see hidden fees and coverage details, helping them compare plans and avoid surprise costs, so they should watch the bill now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Transparency lets consumers hold insurers accountable.. Requiring insurers to disclose information improves oversight.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — More info protects consumer rights.. Customers can better understand coverage and costs.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Compliance costs fall on insurers, not consumers.. No new fees for policyholders are mentioned.
• Process Transparency (helps) — The bill itself adds openness to insurance market.. Mandates disclosure of policy details.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes are included.. The text does not mention money allocations.

• Official text (ID H0618)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0618/
• LegiScan — H0618https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0618/2026

The bill would stop charging sales tax on certain foods, end a grocery tax credit, and send more sales tax money to local governments.

Consumers could save money on everyday groceries, but stores might lose a tax break and could raise prices, while towns hope for more funding for services.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — . Bill does not change oversight or reporting requirements.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — . Adds a tax exemption for some food, expanding consumer benefit.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — . Repeal of grocery tax credit may shift cost to retailers or consumers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — . No new transparency measures are introduced.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — . Changes distribution of existing sales tax to local governments.

• Official text (ID H0633)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0633/
• LegiScan — H0633https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0633/2026

This bill would make it easier for people to get back sales taxes they paid by mistake.

If you accidentally paid too much sales tax, this bill could help you get your money back faster. It's important to support it now to help everyday people save money.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Improves accountability for tax refunds.. The bill provides clearer procedures for refunds.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects consumer rights to refunds.. It helps ensure people can reclaim their money.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Somewhat transparent process.. The bill outlines procedures but lacks detailed transparency measures.

• Official text (ID H0891)https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0891/
• LegiScan — H0891https://legiscan.com/ID/bill/H0891/2026