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

 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

 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

 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

 Economic Development Initiative for the Boise Airport and Idaho Air National Guard

 Support the Continued Operation of Mountain Home Air Force Base

 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

 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

 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