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H 948

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE – Amends existing law to provide for the Legislative Services Office to conduct revenue analysis.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho expands Legislative Services Office authority to conduct revenue analysis of proposed legislation, providing lawmakers fiscal impact assessments during bill development.

Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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Bill Summary · H 948

Legislative bill overview

H 948 amends Idaho law to authorize the Legislative Services Office (LSO) to conduct revenue analysis. This expands the LSO's duties beyond its current scope to include examining how proposed legislation affects state revenues. The bill enables the legislature's nonpartisan staff agency to provide fiscal impact assessments related to revenue implications of bills.

Why is this important

Revenue analysis by a legislative staff agency can improve fiscal transparency and help lawmakers understand the financial consequences of proposed laws before voting. This capability supports more informed decision-making during budget deliberations and policy discussions, particularly when bills have significant tax or revenue consequences. It may reduce reliance on outside consultants or executive branch analysts for this type of fiscal review.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify what "revenue analysis" entails—it could range from narrow tax revenue impacts to broad economic effects, creating uncertainty about LSO workload and expertise requirements
  • Resource requirements: Expanding LSO duties requires additional staff, funding, and specialized analytical expertise, which may strain the agency's budget in a fiscally constrained environment
  • Political neutrality concerns: Questions may arise about whether the LSO can maintain nonpartisan analysis on politically sensitive revenue matters, or whether analysis could be perceived as favoring certain policy perspectives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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