Idaho Capitol Watch
Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee - Jan 22, 2026 - January 22, 2026
Idaho Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee discussed housing affordability with experts from Mercatus Center and Mountain States Policy Center, foc
Idaho Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee discussed housing affordability with experts from Mercatus Center and Mountain States Policy Center, focusing on supply constraints, building codes, ADUs, and poll results showing 56% of Idahoans view it as very serious.
Key topics
- Administrative Rules Assignment
- Housing Affordability
- Supply Constraints
- Building Code Reform
- ADU Discussion
Session highlights
- Chairman Doug Ricks calls meeting to order and introduces administrative rules assignments.
- Senator Ben Adams assigns rules review sections to senators.
- Emily Hamilton presents on housing supply constraints and reform examples.
- Senator Treg Bernt voices concerns on building codes and ADUs stressing local governments.
- Chris Cargill shares Idaho Poll: 56% see housing affordability as very serious.
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