Digital Accessibility & ADA Compliance
For counties with populations 50,000 and greater the deadline to meet new standards for website and social media accessibility is coming up April 24, 2026. The core requirement of the new standards is to be Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) compliant and some helpful …
What to Watch: Week Twelve
Unfunded Mandate Alert: House Bill 621 to be Heard Tomorrow in House State Affairs While we are hopeful that the legislature will be able to finish its work and adjourn sine die within the next couple of days, we are not letting off the gas during these final days of the session. Tomorrow morning, House …
Honoring Rick Hogaboam
It is with sadness and loving support that we extend our condolences to the community of Nampa and the family of Rick Hogaboam with his sudden passing. Few people have had more of an impact in a shorter time than Rick did for clerks across the state. His heart was that of a servant and …
2026 Legislative Session Winding Down
The 2026 Legislative Session is likely nearing its end, potentially wrapping up by Friday, March 27th. Both chambers are advancing required appropriation bills, and the Governor signed the 2026 Rescission Act, cutting the state budget by $192.7 million. With few other key bills remaining, adjournment is on the horizon. Here is what you need to …
From the Legislature to Your County Budget: Prepare for FY2027 at SCOI
New laws, upcoming budgets, and important revenue updates – SCOI helps counties prepare for the year ahead. IAC is gearing up for the 2026 Spring County Officials Institute (SCOI), bringing essential training to six locations across Idaho. This day-long training that comes with lunch is designed to help county elected officials, departments, and staff understand …
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Short-Term Rental Bill Passes Senate, But Not Without Opposition
In recent weeks, the Idaho Association of Counties contacted House and Senate members to express concerns about House Bill 583 on short-term rentals. While we appreciate the inclusion of some safety requirements, such as smoke detectors in guest rooms, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor, the bill prevents counties from identifying short-term …
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What to Watch: Week 10
This week, keep an eye on the Senate Floor. House Bill 556 (Reimbursement for State Inmates in County Jails) is a 2026 IAC Legislative Priority. It is on the 3rd reading calendar in the Senate. The other issue to keep an eye on this week is whether state budgets pass or fail on the floors …
What to Watch: Week 9
Two IAC Priorities Will Soon be Up on the Senate Floor, Plus House Bill 842 Could Mean Big Changes to H0389. Today, the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee had a bipartisan unanimous vote to support one of IAC’s priorities, House Bill 556. If passed, House Bill 556 would increase the reimbursement rate to counties for …
2026 NACo Legislative Conference Recap
Once again, Idaho had a strong showing at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference held in Washington, D.C., February 20-24. Bannock County Commissioner Jeff Hough was a guest panelist for the Childcare Supply Network National Showcase, discussing trends for improving local childcare supply, accessibility and affordability. The panelists shared resources and outlined strategies to effectively …
What to Watch: Week 8
Immediate Action Needed on Two IAC-Opposed Bills Two IAC-opposed bills are moving quickly. We need IAC members to contact legislators in the House and Senate now to help stop them. House Bill 747: Mosquito Abatement (On House Floor) Please contact your House members today and urge a NO vote. HB 747 would fundamentally change mosquito …