Idaho governor signs property tax relief legislation
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a property tax relief bill Wednesday that opponents describe as deeply flawed but supporters say is better than nothing.
The Republican governor expressed his own doubts in approving the legislation that was rushed through in the final days of the legislative session last week with little public participation. The law takes effect immediately, with significant portions retroactive to Jan. 1.
“I am signing House Bill 389 because it provides some relief to Idaho taxpayers,” Little wrote in a letter to lawmakers. “However, I fear the long-term consequences may outweigh this temporary reprieve.”