Idaho Capitol Watch
House Revenue & Taxation Committee - Feb 02, 2026 - February 2, 2026
House Revenue and Taxation Committee debates House Bill 559 for tax conformity to federal changes. Sponsor defends $155M fiscal note; public testimony spli
House Revenue and Taxation Committee debates House Bill 559 for tax conformity to federal changes. Sponsor defends $155M fiscal note; public testimony split on revenue loss vs. taxpayer relief. Bill advances to floor with do-pass recommendation.
Key topics
- House Bill 559
- Tax Conformity
- Federal Tax Cuts
- Fiscal Note $155M
- R&E Amortization
Session highlights
- Hearing opens; Rep. Ehlers presents HB 559 tax conformity bill
- Ehlers: 'This bill is tax cuts for the people of Idaho'
- Chairman Cannon sets timeline, notes 27+ testimonies
- Eleanor Chaney urges no vote over revenue/school funding
- Ron Nate (Idaho Freedom) testifies in favor
Bills discussed
8 participants
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