Chamber Policies


Business

 Support Efforts to Grow Idaho's Economy
 Support Reauthorization of the Workforce Development Training Fund
 Support Liability Reform Legislation
 Support Venture Capital Legislation to Establish an Idaho Investment Fund
 Support Trade Agreements to Encourage International Business
 Oppose Government Mandated Wages
 Support Drug-Free Workplace Programs

Education
 Support Development of a Comprehensive Community College in Southwest Idaho
 Support High School Graduation Minimum Requirements
 Promote Workforce Development Initiatives
 Support Effective State Funding for K-12 Public Education
 Support Effective State Funding for Higher Education
 Support Private Education and Training Programs

Local Government
 Support the Recommendations of the Treasure Valley Air Quality Council
 Support Maintaining Higher Density Residential Options in the Near North End While Preserving Individual Historical Structures
 Support Additional Convention Center Space
 Support Improvements to Idaho’s Urban Renewal Law
 Support Improvements to Idaho’s Annexation Law
 Support the Appropriate Use of Tax Increment Financing to Encourage Economic Development of Areas in and Adjacent to Downtown Boise
 Support Maintaining Idaho's Judicial Confirmation Process Allowing Municipal Debt for Ordinary and Necessary Expenses
 Support Neighborhood Libraries & Community Centers for the City of Boise
 Oppose the Expanded Use of Development Impact Fees and Support a Comprehensive Analysis of Funding Local Government Infrastructure
 Support a Study Commission Recommendation for a Commission-Manager Form of Government for Ada County

State Affairs & Natural Resources
 Energy Resources Policy
 Support a Power Supply System that Maintains Low Cost and Reliability
 Support Idaho's Department of Commerce and Analysis of Economic Development Incentives
 Maintain Reform of Idaho’s Initiative Process
 Support Reduction of the Super Majority Vote Requirement to 60% for Local Bond Levies During Consolidated Elections
 Oppose General Revenue Raising Fees
 Support the Research Activities at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
 Support Development of Eagle Island State Park
 Natural Resources Policy Statement

Aviation-Military Affairs
 Economic Development Initiative for the Boise Airport and Idaho Air National Guard
 Support the Continued Operation of Mountain Home Air Force Base

Taxation
 Support a Fair and Balanced Property Tax System
 Support a Balanced and Stable Tax Structure
 Sales Tax Policy Statement
 Maintain Sales Tax Exemption on Production
 Oppose Local Option Sales and Income Tax Authority for an Individual City or County
 Federal Tax Policy Statement

Human Resources
 Support a Health Care Program for Small Business
 Support Improvements to Idaho's Unemployment Insurance Program
 Oppose Association Health Plan Legislation unless there are Adequate State or Federal Regulations and Reserve Requirements
 Support Improvements to Idaho’s Workers Compensation Program
 Support a Healthcare System that Provides Healthcare Coverage at an Acceptable Cost

Transportation
 Chamber Transportation Priorities
 Support Increased Funding for the State and Regional Transportation System
 Support Bonding for Transportation Improvements
 Support State Legislation Authorizing Regional Funding Options for Public Transportation