Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 260: TAXATION – Amends and adds to existing law to exempt food from sales tax and to revise sales tax distributions.
Exempts sales and use tax on food sold for human consumption (using federal SNAP definition, excluding prepared food). Increases sales tax revenue sharing percentage from 11.5% to 13.2% to offset lost revenue for local governments. Effective June 1, 2025 for exemption; July 1, 2025 for distributions. FY2026 General Fund impact: -$365M.
Status
Reported Printed (February 19, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 18, 2025
Sponsors
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- February 18, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- February 19, 2025 — House: Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk
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