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HB 731: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to provide for the State of Idaho to elect to participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program.
Elects Idaho to participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program under P.L. 119-21, section 70411, by adding new Idaho Code §33-144. Requires State Department of Education to certify authority, list qualified organizations annually, and ensure compliance for tax year 2027. Declares emergency effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 19, 2026
Sponsors
- REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 16, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 16, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 16, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 1:35 p.m. on March 17, 2026
- March 19, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026
- March 19, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 72
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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