2025 ISA & IJAA Spring Conference Recap
Over 100 law enforcement professionals from across Idaho gathered at the Sun Valley Resort last week for the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) and Idaho Jail Administrators’ Association (IJAA) Spring Conference. With more than 60 sponsors and exhibitors from across the country, the event offered a unique opportunity for attendees to explore new technologies, build partnerships, …
2025 IAC Salary & Benefits Survey Results Now Available
The 2025 IAC Salary and Benefits Survey is now available for electronic download. IAC surveyed all 44 counties and a total of 38 counties participated this year. The electronic survey is available in an excel spreadsheet for your convenience. Thank you for your participation in this year’s survey. We appreciate the time and effort counties …
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Week 12: Idaho Legislative Session
As the Legislature wraps up its 12th week of the session, a number of key issues impacting counties remain in flux. At the top of the list is transportation funding. The Senate Finance Committee introduced Senate Bill 1205 late this week providing funding for the strategic initiatives program. Senate Bill 1205 appropriates $110 million to …
Week 11: Idaho Legislative Session
The legislative session, which may conclude within the next couple of weeks, is a critical period for us. Despite being in the final stretch, we are diligently monitoring several significant issues that could affect counties. Transportation Funding Earlier this week, the Joint Finance Appropriation Committee made a decision that could significantly impact us. They set …
Week 10: Idaho Legislative Session
The legislature has moved very quickly this week, except when it comes to budgets. Multiple budgets were voted down this week in the Senate and the House, putting the Joint Finance Appropriation Committee a couple of weeks behind its original budget-setting goals. The Idaho Constitution requires a balanced budget to be set before the legislature …
State and Local Transportation Funding At Risk
There are ongoing discussions in the Legislature about cutting $50 million from the Governor’s proposed budget for state and local highway maintenance. If advanced, it would result in a loss of $21 million in local road funding through the highway distribution account. IAC is concerned that this is the first step in further general fund …
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IAC Legislative Committee Meeting Recap – February 26, 2025
The IAC Legislative Committee met in person on February 26th at IAC’s downtown policy office. Those who could not make the trip to Boise joined virtually. The meeting started off with the approval of February 19th minutes, followed by an update on current IAC priorities. Committee members discussed several bills relating to public notices, consolidated …
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Week 8: Idaho Legislative Session – The Final Stretch
State of Play We’re now about two-thirds of the way through the 2025 Idaho Legislative Session, and things are moving quickly. Bills are often advancing through committees and floor debates at a fast clip. The Idaho Association of Counties remains fully engaged, advocating for all five IAC legislative priorities alongside several policies. With crossover deadlines …
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Week 7: Legislative Update
As the legislative session progresses, three IAC Priorities continue to move forward. Below are critical updates and action items for the upcoming week. House Bill 166 – Public Notices Passes the House House Bill 166, which modernizes public notice requirements by allowing notices to be published on the state’s website, passed the House by a …
Idaho Association of Noxious Weed Control Superintendents Annual Meeting Recap
By: Chase Youngdahl, Bonner County Noxious Weed Superintendent & IANWCS Secretary The Idaho Association of Noxious Weed Control Superintendents (IANWCS) held its annual membership meeting in the Treasure Valley on January 27-28. Day one kicked off at the Canyon County Administration Building, where members heard presentations on a number of industry related topics including pollinator …
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