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JFAC funds Tax Commission staff and operations to implement parental choice tax credit from HB 93
Summary
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved staff and operating funding for the Idaho State Tax Commission to implement the parental choice tax credit created by House Bill 93, including seven full‑time positions and intent language specifying funding sources.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved funding to implement the parental choice tax credit established in House Bill 93, adding seven full‑time positions and associated operating costs to the Idaho State Tax Commission—s FY2026 budget.
Budget analyst Christopher Lahoset told the committee that the enhancement was not included in the Tax Commission—s original budget submission because HB 93 was not yet enacted; after the bill passed, the commission requested additional staff. The committee—s adopted motion provides $1,375,700 from the general fund and $413,900 from dedicated funds for a total of $1,789,600 and seven new full‑time equivalent positions. The motion specifies intent language that identifies two of the new positions as limited‑service for two years to support implementation of the parental choice tax credit under 63‑30‑29n of Idaho code.
Senators and representatives on the committee discussed timing and fiscal notes. Sen. Ward Engelking said she was "pleased to have it coming out of the $50,000,000" set aside for the program because implementation will increase administrative workload.
A unanimous‑consent request adopted the motion language that includes conditions and funding mechanics for the program. The motion passed with a combined committee tally of 17 ayes, 2 nays and 1 absent/excused and will move forward with a due‑pass recommendation.
