Gov. Little’s statement on successful special session

9.1.22 - Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement about today’s extraordinary legislative session securing historic tax relief and education funding to combat 40-year high inflation.

House Bill 1 uses Idaho’s record budget surplus to address the impacts of inflation by cutting taxes while making record investments in education. The bill provides $500 million in immediate one-time income tax rebates, $150 million in ongoing tax cuts by establishing a new, lower flat tax, and $410 million in ongoing support for Idaho education – a new record.

The bill overwhelmingly passed both the Idaho House of Representatives and the Idaho Senate. Governor Little signed the bill at 6:27 p.m.