IAC District 5 Tours International Machinery Manufacturing Facility During Meeting
County officials and legislators from across Southeastern Idaho gathered in Bingham County on Thursday, April 18, to discuss the 2024 legislative session and how to lead with emotional intelligence. Bingham County Commissioner Eric Jackson arranged for the group to meet at Spudnik Equipment in Blackfoot, Idaho, for a private tour. Spudnik, a local agricultural equipment …
Three IAC District Meetings Scheduled This April
IAC District Meetings serve as a great resource to Idaho’s county officials. Attendees can gather ideas regarding best practices, receive updates on regional, state, and federal issues, and strengthen relationships through networking. All county elected officials are encouraged to attend their districts’ respective meetings to help them stay actively engaged and up-to-date on the latest …
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IAC Priorities Need Member Engagement to Push Across the Finish Line
IAC still has priorities pending in the legislature. We need significant engagement from our members to get these bills over the finish line. Essential, Sustainable EMS System Senate Bill 1416, which would help create a more sustainable EMS system, passed the Senate last week on a 26-9 vote. We expected the bill to be routed …
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Outreach and Engagement Needed on Two IAC Legislative Priorities
While many things are beginning to wind down in the legislature, this week is an important week for IAC. We hope to see positive movement on two of the Idaho Association of Counties’ (IAC) legislative priorities, Area of Impact and EMS Sustainability. The Area of Impact legislation (Senate Bill 1403) will likely be heard in …
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Updates on Bills Monitored by IAC – Week of March 4, 2024
This morning, the House Revenue and Taxation Committee heard House Bill 625, which would shift the burden of proof from the property owner to the county assessor during Board of Equalizations (BOE) assessment hearings. Hollie Ann Strang (Gem County Assessor), Brian Stender (Canyon County Assessor), Josh Dison (Elmore County Assessor), and Justin Baldwin (Gooding County …
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IAC Opposes House Bill 517: We Need Your Help
Yesterday, on a 10-6 vote, the House Judiciary and Rules Committee voted to send House Bill 517 to the floor with a “do pass” recommendation. While the bill is meant to address the free exercise of religion and freedom of speech, constitutionally protected rights that IAC members cherish, there are problems with the mechanics of …
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IAC Priority Introduced & Fixes to H292 Proposed
New bill introductions were flying fast and furious this past week. Included in the flurry was an IAC priority, House Bill 530, which, if passed, would allow the Board of County Commissioners to increase the e911 fee up to $3.00. Representative Dustin Manwaring is the sponsor of this bill. Our goal is to get a …
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Idaho EMS Sustainability Task Force to Present EMS Basics at the Capitol
Today, Idaho EMS Sustainability Task Force members will present EMS 101 at the Capitol. The presentation will provide insights into the world of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) sustainability in the state of Idaho. The presentation is scheduled for today from 3:30-4:30 pm MST / 2:30-3:30 pm PST in the Lincoln Auditorium on the Garden Level …
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IAC Advocating for Five 2024 Legislative Priorities
As the 2024 Idaho Legislative Session gets into full swing, we want to remind our IAC members about the legislative priorities set for the year. Hospital Property Tax Exemption: The IAC supports reinstating the board of county commissioner’s annual hospital property tax exemption review process and adding a charitable requirement back into the exemption qualifications. …
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Summary of Gov. Little’s State of the State Address 2024
Governor Little Launches Idaho Works Initiative: Highlights Infrastructure Funding, Fiscal Conservatism in State of the State. In recent years, Governor Little and the Legislature have championed investments in infrastructure without raising taxes or fees. This year is no different. Governor Little said, “I’m here to attest to the historic investment the Legislature has provided for …
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