Idaho Capitol Watch
House Revenue & Taxation Committee - Mar 18, 2026 - March 18, 2026
House Revenue and Taxation Committee advances HB 897, refining data center sales tax exemptions to 20 years on servers only, adding utility cost protection
House Revenue and Taxation Committee advances HB 897, refining data center sales tax exemptions to 20 years on servers only, adding utility cost protections and reporting requirements. Public testimony supportive; do pass motion carries.
Key topics
- House Bill 897 Data Center Tax Exemptions
- Sales tax exemption limitations
- Utility ratepayer protections
- Water resource coordination
- Property tax abatements
Session highlights
- Rep. Chris Bruce introduces HB 897
- Sen. Lori Den Hartog explains bill revisions
- Rep. Barbieri questions ratepayer protections
- Lane Thornton testifies in support
- Courtney Dawson supports on behalf of Idaho Rural Water Association
Bills discussed
Duration: 22m ยท 9 participants
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