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IdahoH 09262026 regular legislative sessionHouse

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the formation of community infrastructure districts.

Sponsored By: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICTS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

District money only for public projects

District financing can pay only for infrastructure that is publicly owned. It must be owned by the State of Idaho or a city, county, or other local government. Private infrastructure cannot use this financing. This rule starts July 1, 2026.

New local rules to form community districts

A city can form a district only inside its limits. A county can form one outside a city's plan, or inside a city's plan only with that city's consent. Before formation, every affected city or county must review and approve the petition. The project must already have site development approvals under Idaho’s Local Land Use Planning Act and local zoning. For phased projects, first‑phase approvals are enough to start the district. These rules apply beginning July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Treg A. Bernt

    Republican • Senate

  • David M. Cannon

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 71 • No: 31

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 14

House vote • 3/23/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 51 • No: 17

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 300 Effective: 07/01/2026

    4/2/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 4:12 p.m. on April 1, 2026

    4/1/2026

  3. Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

    4/1/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    4/1/2026Senate

  6. Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate

    4/1/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    3/31/2026House

  8. Read third time in full – PASSED - 20-14-1

    3/31/2026Senate

  9. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    3/26/2026Senate

  10. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

    3/25/2026Senate

  11. Introduced, read first time; referred to: Local Government & Taxation

    3/24/2026Senate

  12. Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

    3/24/2026Senate

  13. Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 51-17-2

    3/23/2026House

  14. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 23, 2026

    3/20/2026House

  15. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    3/19/2026House

  16. Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading

    3/18/2026House

  17. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

    3/18/2026House

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