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HB 636: EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the School District Facilities Fund.

Amends Section 33-911, Idaho Code, to revise the School District Facilities Fund by expanding allowable uses after priority payments, adding support for lease-purchase agreements and additional bond payments, and specifying which fund amounts offset property tax levies. Declares emergency effective July 1, 2026.

Status

Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 11, 2026

Sponsors

  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 11, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 12, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 12, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 13, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 13, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 2:30 p.m. on March 13, 2026
  • March 17, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2026
  • March 17, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 32
  • July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026

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