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HB 316: HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – Amends existing law to clarify that an Idaho state-issued driver’s license or identification card is required to apply for the homestead property tax exemption.
Amends Idaho Code §63-602G to require Idaho state-issued driver's license or ID for homestead exemption applications (with military exceptions). Clarifies requirements for new residents and makes technical corrections. Declares emergency with retroactive application to Jan 1, 2025. No fiscal impact.
Status
Signed by Governor (March 25, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 24, 2025
Sponsors
- REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 10, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 17, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 35-0-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bearg(Rabe), Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl (passed)
- March 18, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 18, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 18, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 19, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 20, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:40 a.m. on March 19, 2025
- March 25, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 25, 2025 Session Law Chapter 167 Effective: Retroactive to 01/01/2025
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