This bill amends Section 63-602G of the Idaho Code, which pertains to property tax exemptions for homesteads. The amendments include revisions to the information required on the application for a homestead exemption, specifically clarifying that homeowners must provide their Idaho state-issued driver's license or identification card number, unless they are in active military service. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a homeowner has not been domiciled in Idaho for at least 90 days and does not possess an Idaho state-issued ID, they must provide their ID number to the county assessor within 90 days of their initial application. The bill also includes a technical correction regarding the effective date of the exemption, stating it must be taken on the date of application.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a requirement for the state tax commission to create a searchable database of all active exemptions claimed under this section by July 1, 2023. This database will help ensure that multiple active exemptions are not claimed by the same person and verify that a person's residence for voting purposes aligns with their homestead exemption. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage and retroactively applicable to January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 63-602G