Idaho Considers Assessment-Model Revamp to Lessen Residential Property Tax
Over the past two years, the Idaho Legislature has been struggling to determine how to alleviate the massive tax shift toward residential property owners. In 2021, the Legislature passed House Bill 389, a comprehensive property tax bill that further capped local government budgets, increased the homeowner’s exemption by $25,000 and adjusted property-tax relief programs such …
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Check Out IAC’s Data Portal!
IAC has been brainstorming ideas for how to get county-specific data to our members for quite some time now. Our goal is to ensure our members the latest and most germane information so you are never in the dark about what’s happening. Enter the new IAC data portal! On the Research & Data tab at …
Registration now open for Fall County Officials Institute
Calling all soon-to-be elected county officials and incumbents! It is our pleasure to invite you to IAC’s Fall County Officials Institute. We recommend that all newly elected officials, as well as incumbents, plan to attend this training. Continuing education is essential for all county elected officials. Idaho’s county elected officials face new issues all the …
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2020 IAC Annual Conference is Going Virtual
The 2020 IAC Annual Conference is coming to you virtually! Please join us online for a Membership Meeting, Virtual EXPO, Business Meeting, and Committee Meetings. Register to attend it all! AGENDA 10:00 am Call to Order and Announcements10:15 am IAC Summer Legislative Activity Recap10:30 am General Session: Truth in Taxation …
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Fugitive Dust Emissions
By Tiffany Floyd, Air Quality Division Administrator, Idaho DEQ Over the past several months, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has seen an increase in public concern regarding fugitive dust emissions. Fugitive dust emissions are regulated under the “Rules for Control of Air Pollution in Idaho” (IDAPA 58.01.01). These dust emissions are particulate matter …
IAC Legislative Committee Update
The IAC Legislative Committee met Wednesday, July 22nd to discuss three important topics related to county government: the Property Tax Study Committee, Coronavirus liability reform, and the many challenges the coronavirus is creating regarding the fast-approaching November election. IAC Executive Director Seth Grigg kicked off the Legislative Committee meeting reporting local government budget transparency will …
Register Now for IAC Summer Webinars
While COVID-19 has us canceling in-person events, IAC is stepping-up with weekly online trainings. The IAC Summer Webinar Series kicked off on July 1. Register to attend timely webinars throughout the summer as part of the IAC Summer Webinar Series! Join Jerry Mason, ICRMP Counsel, as he outlines what Idaho law establishes as the basic …
From the Executive Director: Week of January 27, 2020
As legislative committees in the House and Senate wind down the annual rules review process, the pace of the Legislative Session is about to pick up. IAC expects to introduce five legislative proposals this week, three related to elections in Senate State Affairs, and two in the Senate Judiciary Committee, one related to courts fees …
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From the Executive Director: Week of January 20, 2020
As we enter the 3rd week of the 2020 Legislative Session, one thing is on most legislators’ minds: how to provide meaningful property tax relief to constituents. There are dozens of ideas floating around the Capitol ranging from eliminating new construction to instituting a one year freeze on the property tax portion of non-school taxing …
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From the Executive Director: Week of January 13, 2020
IAC President Jerry White and I recently returned from a NACo meeting in Washington DC. As part of our meetings, we learned of George Washington and his leadership style. One of the traits I admire the most about George Washington was his ability to bring a group of diverse stakeholders together, listen and respect all …
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