Lawmakers bring bill to phase out state funding of Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 5 days, 5 hours ago

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Idaho lawmakers introduced a renewed effort to eliminate funding for the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs.

Idaho Rep. Jeff Ehlers, R-Meridian, introduced a bill Thursday that would eliminate state funding for the commission by July 1, 2028, and would remove the charitable income tax credit for private donations made to the commission.

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Ehlers said the bill was a …

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