The 2024 Idaho legislative session began on January 8, 2024

Legislative Watch

During the Idaho legislative session (January through April) the Idaho Nonprofit Center sends out bi-weekly email newsletters that covers potential bills that could impact the Idaho nonprofit sector at state and federal levels.

Bill Tracker

Ongoing Federal Bills
Bill # Bill Title Summary Status INC Policy Category INC Position Action Item Resources
S2286 Streamlining Federal Grants Act Establishing a Grants Council to provide guidance to reform complex and outdated practices. Introduced in Senate Nonprofit & Government Relations Advocating For None at this time
HR6161 / S3625 Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement ERTC was important for nonprofits to retain employees and continue serving their communities. In Committee Charitable Giving Incentives and the Tax Code Advocating For None at this time
HR7587 Nonprofit SEAT Act of 2023 Establishes a White House Office on Nonprofit Sector Partnership. Introduced in House Nonprofit & Government Relations Advocating For None at this time
S566 Charitable Act Provides an increase in non-itemizer deduction. In Committee Charitable Giving Incentives and the Tax Code Advocating For Sign-on Letter
2024 Idaho Legislative Session (Senate)
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Bill # Bill Title Summary Status INC Policy Category INC Position Action Item Resources
SB1237 Relating to Civil Rights, Sexual Orientation Provides equal protection under Idaho Human Rights Act for LGBTQ+ citizens, employees, etc. In committee Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment & Retention Advocating For None at this time
SB1236 Bingo Raffles (Nonprofit Fundraising) Updates Bingo and Raffle Act to make charitable gaming laws and requirement easier to find and understand. Passed Senate, Advanced to House Charitable Giving Incentives & Tax Code Advocating For None at this time
S1244 Electioneering at Polls Prohibited Updates electioneering code to maintain integrity of elections free from intimidation or inference Signed into law Promote Civic Engagement Monitoring None at this time
S1280 Adoption, Residency reqs Updates residency requirements for families adopting children in foster care by removing the in-state/out-state residency requirement; (Of intereest to nonprofits engaged in adoption placement, foster care services, and child welfare) Signed into law Strengthen equity and inclusion of Idahoans in social/fiscal policy Monitoring None at this time
S1291 Public contracts, boycotts Prohibits public contracts between Idaho political subdivisions and companies (nonprofit/for profit) that are boycotting certain industries (namely mining and firearms). Signed into law Nonprofit and Government Relations Monitoring None at this time
S1328 Homeless youth (runaways) Provides protections for licensed youth shelters and crisis shelters that house runaway youth in certain emergency situations Signed into law Strengthen equity and inclusion of Idahoans in social/fiscal policy Monitoring None at this time
S1334 Appropriation bill for Idaho Commission on the Arts Funds state commission (which includes grants line items that arts nonprofits benefit from) Signed into law Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits Advocate For None at this time
S1374 Weapons, public property Could create a chilling effect for nonprofits renting public space for events/parades, etc, by allowing counterprotesters to intimidate through open bearing of arms. Passed Senate and House; Sent to Governore for signature. Nonprofit and Government Relations Advocating Against None at this time
S1380 Health and social services ombudsman Establishes an independent office of health and social services ombudsman to monitor and evaluate compliance of public agencies and private entitities in the provision of health and social services policy for children and vulnerable adults under the care of the state Signed into law Nonprofit and Government Relations Monitoring None at this time
S1385 Appropriation bill for Library Commission Nonprofits rely on strong libraries in their local communities for coordination of services to community members of all ages and libraries have traditionally been an important access point for citizens in need to connect with nonprofits services. Signed into law Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits Advocating For None at this time
S1390 Idaho Launch Provides scholarship funding for workforce development for in demand career pathways which includes many pathways that traditionally fall under the nonprofit sector. Passed Senate and House, Sent to Governor Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment & Retention Advocating For None at this time
S1414 Appropriation for Dept of Labor and related agencies
 Funding that maintains important nonprofit-adjacent programs like Serve Idaho (Americorps), workforce development, and other workforce related state government functions Signed into law Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits Advocating For None at this time
S1423 State contracts, vendors Provides updates to how state services projects are bid on; May have nonprofit impact for nonrpofits bidding with state agencies over contracts for services. In committee Nonprofit and Government Relations Monitoring None at this time
S1426 Appropriation for Dept of Health and Welfare Family services Provides funding for key State Health and Welfare programs that are often included in nonprofit human services delivery and coordination. Examples include Idaho Children's Trust fund, infant/toddler services, and family crisis programs. Signed into law Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits Advocating For None at this time
S1445 Appropriation for Dept of Health and Welfare -- childcare and low income energy assistance Provides funding for childcare subsidies (helpful for nonprofit workforce) and funding for energy assistance programs often administered by community action partnerships and other nonprofit partners. Failed in Senate Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits
 Advocating For None at this time
S1455 Appropriation for Dept of Health and Welfare - Public Health Services Many of these services coordinate with community health serving nonprofits and/or contract with nonprofits for the provision of services Signed into law Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits Advocating For None at this time
​2024 IDAHO LEGISLATIVE SESSION (HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES)
Bill # Bill Title Summary Status INC Policy Category INC Position Action Item Resources
H419 Medicaid Expansion, Exceptions Imposes strict new requirements on Medicaid recipients Failed in committee Budget appropriations- Maintaining State and Federal resources for nonprofits and their clients Advocating against the repeal Email template to write the House Health and Welfare committee
H428 Unemployment Insurance, Multiplier formula Reduces the 'multiplier' that employers pay on unemployment insurance Signed into law Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment and Retention Advocate for None at this time
H456 State agreements, database Clarifies public reporting requirements for state agencies in agreements, MOAs, etc., that are entered into with private sector (e.g. nonprofits) Signed into law Public Trust, Transparency, and Accountability Monitoring None at this time
H480 Employment, benefit formula
(Replaced by H558) 		Modifies the maximum duration of unemployment benefits In committee (Replaced by H588) Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment and Retention Replaced by H588 None at this time
H500 Opportunity Scholarship Updates rules for Idaho's Opportunity Scholarship to avoid duplication with Idaho Launch for postsecondary and workforce opportunities Signed into law Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment and Retention Monitoring None at this time
H545 Rent regulation, prohibition May effect ability to maintain/expand affordable housing stock by placing limits on what cities can put in place for rental protections and regulating rent Signed into law Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment and Retention Monitoring Idaho Asset Building Network's Call to Action
H558 Employment, benefit formula Modifies the maximum duration of unemployment benefits In committee Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment and Retention Monitoring None at this time
H578 Adoption and foster care Establishes provisions prohibiting religious discrimination from state to people or agencies involved in facilitation of adoption/foster care services. Signed into law Strengthen equity and inclusion of Idahoans in social/fiscal policy Monitoring None at this time
H603 State agencies, donations Prohibits State Agency sponsorship of nonprofit events Signed into law Nonprofit and Government Relations Advocating against Act Now: Protect Partnerships
H617 Syringe, Needle Exchange, Repeal Would repeal legislation authorizing needle exchange as a public health strategy for mitigating drug abuse effects; Would potentially impact nonprofits serving in the drug abuse prevention space. Passed House and Senate; Sent to Governor. Strengthen equity and inclusion of Idahoans in social/fiscal policy Monitoring None at this time
H633 Public Assistance, Pregnancy Would extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for women from 2 months to 12 months Signed into law Strengthen equity and inclusion of Idahoans in social/fiscal policy Monitoring Idaho Kids Covered Take Action
H650 Appropriation Bill for Idaho Commission on the Arts Funds state commission (which includes grants line items that arts nonprofits benefit from) Signed into law Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits Advocate For None at this time
H652 Initiative Petitions Would require additional steps for collecting signatures on citizen initiatve referendums Passed House, sent to Senate Committee Lead and Promote Civic Engagement Monitoring None at this time
H683 Office of Early Childhood Establishes Office of Early Childhood to oversee the state's early childhood services and helping families find the childcare services they need. On House Floor Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment and Retention Monitoring None at this time
H658 Hospital Property Tax Exemptions Bill would create potential for removal of nonprofit hospital property tax exemption and potentially open the door to other attacks on nonprofit property tax exemptions In committee Charitable Giving and Tax Code Monitoring None at this time
H680 Appropriation for Commission on Aging Includes state and federal pass thru funding for agencies on aging, meal programs (e.g. meals on wheels) Signed into law Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits Monitoring None at this time
H685 Medicaid Stabilization Fund Sets up a fund for unobligated general fund money to stabilize medicaid funding. Signed into law Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits Monitoring None at this time
H686 Unemployment benefits, quality Increases the number of 'work search' actions that those receiving unemployment benefits must undertake Signed into law Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment and Retention Monitoring None at this time
H708 Corporations, State Government Bill would prohibit the state from creating a corporation (e.g. nonprofit) that is not a public entity Signed into law Nonprofit and Government Relations Monitoring None at this time
H715 Appropriation, Millenium Fund Provides funding for key services that nonprofits are involved in, including: Smoking Cessation and Drug Prevention Programs, Public Health Programs Signed into law Budget Appropriations -- Maintaining state and federal resources for nonprofits Advocating For None at this time
H722 Appropriation Workforce Development Council Trailer Provides funding for key workforce development programs and 'Idaho Launch' grants for in-demand careers, many of which are relevant to nonprofit workforce development Signed into law Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment & Retention Advocating For None at this time
H739 Hospital Property Tax Exemptions Bill would create potential for removal of nonprofit hospital property tax exemption and potentially open the door to other attacks on nonprofit property tax exemptions In committee Charitable Giving & Tax Code Advocating Against None at this time
H741 Idaho Launch (House Version) Provides scholarship funding for workforce development for in demand career pathways which includes many pathways that traditionally fall under the nonprofit sector. Signed into law Workforce Development, Employee Recruitment & Retention Advocating For None at this time

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