Question 1

What is HB 961?

Accepted Answer

TAXATION – Amends and adds to existing law to expand the homestead property tax exemption, to increase the sales tax rate, and to direct sales tax revenue to taxing districts to replace property tax revenue lost from the homestead exemption expansion.. Expands Idaho's homestead property tax exemption for homeowners, increases the sales tax rate, and redirects additional sales tax revenue to local taxing districts to offset lost property tax income.

Question 2

What is the current status of HB 961?

Accepted Answer

The current status of HB 961 is: Printed.

Question 3

Who sponsored HB 961?

Accepted Answer

HB 961 was sponsored by WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.

Question 4

When was HB 961 introduced?

Accepted Answer

HB 961 was introduced on March 27, 2026.

Question 5

Which chamber is HB 961 in?

Accepted Answer

HB 961 originated in the Idaho House.

HB 961: TAXATION – Amends and adds to existing law to expand the homestead property tax exemption, to increase the sales tax rate, and to direct sales tax revenue to taxing districts to replace property tax revenue lost from the homestead exemption expansion.

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