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Idaho House passes tax-conformity bill after heated debate over fiscal impact
Summary
The Idaho House passed House Bill 5 59, a tax-conformity measure estimated in a fiscal note at about $155 million for the fiscal year, after floor debate that questioned the size and reliability of that estimate and potential cuts to state services. The bill moves to the Senate.
The Idaho House voted to pass House Bill 5 59 on Feb. 2, 2026, a statute to conform portions of the state tax code to recent federal changes, after extended floor debate over its fiscal consequences. The electronic tally was recorded as 59 yes, 9 no, and 2 absent; the Speaker announced the bill passed and will be transmitted to the Senate.
Supporters said the bill eases compliance and delivers tax relief to working families and seniors. The bill’s floor sponsor described HB 559 as "about tax cuts for the people of Idaho" and said the measure includes provisions to align research-and-experimentation (R&E)…
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