Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 282: PROPERTY – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding homestead property.
Amends Idaho Code §55-1002 to allow each married spouse to separately claim homestead exemption, eliminating the marriage penalty. Removes amendment to §55-1008 per Senate amendment. Declares emergency effective July 1, 2025. Signed into law as Chapter 235.
Status
Signed by Governor (April 1, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 20, 2025
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Engrossing
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 25, 2025 — House: Read second time as amended in Senate; Filed for Third Reading (amended)
- March 26, 2025 — House: Read third time in full as amended in Senate – PASSED - 70-0-0AYES – Achilles, Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Church, Clow, Cornilles, C (amended)
- March 26, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 27, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 27, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 27, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 28, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 3:33 p.m. on March 27, 2025
- April 1, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2025 Session Law Chapter 235 Effective: 07/01/2025
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