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Committee advances funding to administer new Parental Choice Tax Credit and adopts related language
Summary
JFAC approved appropriations and language for the new Parental Choice Tax Credit administration, adding staff and operational funding and adopting statutory-language adjustments to implementation mechanics.
The committee advanced funding and implementation language for a newly created Parental Choice Tax Credit (citing the code section in the committee materials) and approved staff and operating dollars to administer the program.
Christopher LaHozet, budget and policy analyst, summarized the Tax Commission's FY2026 enhancements including certified mail processing equipment, positions for the Parental Choice Tax Credit staffing and vehicle/IT replacement items. Representative Handy moved the appropriations package, which included seven full-time equivalent positions and $1,375,600 from the general fund for certain items and additional dedicated funds for replacements and hardware. Committee debate focused on the number of positions needed to administer the program; Senator Woodward explained that the motion before the committee reflected 7 FTPs, whereas earlier actions had reflected fewer positions.
The committee also considered language creating the Parental Choice Tax Credit in Idaho Code (referenced in the packet as 63 30 29 n) and language governing funding mechanics; the committee accepted language on the record and approved the motion. The motion passed and was recorded with a due-pass recommendation to the next stage of the process.
Ending: JFAC advanced administration funding and statutory language for the Parental Choice Tax Credit and the Tax Commission will proceed with hiring and procurement as authorized by the approved appropriation.
