Idaho Capitol Watch

Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee - Mar 26, 2025 - 2:00 PM - March 26, 2025

Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee discusses HB 435 trailer bill on taxation cleanups. Focus on tightening assessment ratios to 95-105% draws opp

Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee discusses HB 435 trailer bill on taxation cleanups. Focus on tightening assessment ratios to 95-105% draws opposition from county assessors citing data limits. Rep. Ehlers defends; bill held in committee after debate.

Key topics

  • House Bill 435 Taxation Trailer Bill Discussion

Session highlights

  • HB 435 introduced by Rep. Jeff Ehlers as taxation trailer bill.
  • Sen. Grow comments on fiscal year clarifications for property tax relief.
  • Kathleen Atkinson (Oneida Assessor) requests amendment to keep 90-110% ratios.
  • Tiffany Nettleton (Owyhee Assessor) opposes 95-105% as unrealistic for small counties.
  • Holly Ann Strang (Gem Assessor) testifies for removing Section 1 changes.

Bills discussed

Duration: 1h 4m ยท 7 participants

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