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H 716

TRANSPORTATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding apportionment of the Highway Distribution Account, to remove a limitation regarding revenues received from fuel taxes, and to revise a provision regarding the distribution of the tax on special fuels.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho bill removes fuel tax revenue caps and reallocates highway distribution account funding among state and local transportation beneficiaries.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 98 Effective: 07/01/2026
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Bill Summary · H 716

Legislative bill overview

H 716 modifies Idaho's highway funding distribution system by changing how the Highway Distribution Account is apportioned and removing existing limitations on fuel tax revenues. The bill also adjusts how special fuel taxes are distributed among recipients.

Why is this important

Highway funding directly affects road maintenance, safety, and infrastructure projects across Idaho. Changes to fuel tax apportionment can shift resources between state highways, local roads, and potentially other transportation priorities, impacting both urban and rural communities differently.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue reallocation effects: Removing fuel tax limitations could redirect funding away from some beneficiaries toward others, creating winners and losers among counties, municipalities, or specific road categories
  • Fiscal impact clarity: The bill's specific dollar amounts and which jurisdictions gain or lose funding are not detailed in available summaries, making public understanding difficult
  • Special fuel tax implications: Changes to special fuel (diesel, alternative fuels) distribution may affect commercial trucking operations, agricultural users, or rural transportation differently than standard fuel tax changes

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

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