Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 861: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE – Amends existing law to authorize the Department of Commerce to use certain tax revenue to fund state institutions of higher education.
Authorizes Department of Commerce to award grants from bed tax revenue to state institutions of higher education for economic development and tourism projects, alongside existing nonprofit organizations.
Status
Reported Printed (March 10, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 10, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 10, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- March 10, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Revenue & Taxation
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