While you’re busy running your business, we have your back, with political connections and the resources you need to succeed.
Wins for You by ILRA:
- Writing and passing legislation prohibiting local jurisdictions from raising the minimum wage in Idaho.
- Sponsored and passed legislation to prohibit local jurisdictions from banning or assessing a fee on any type of “auxiliary containers.”
- Negotiated and passed legislation that would require all vacation rentals and vacation rental marketplaces to collect and remit the sales tax, “bed tax,” and any applicable auditorium district tax and/or resort city taxes, effectively leveling the playing field for hotels.
- Negotiated an increase in food licensing fees substantially less than what the public health districts originally wanted, and included language prohibiting the districts from imposing fees outside of the statute.
Protection Through Policy
Every year, it becomes more and more essential to our industry that legislators understand the challenges involved in operating a restaurant or lodging facility in this tough business climate. ILRA is more committed than ever to representing the hospitality industry before the Idaho State Legislature on a broad array of business issues, including:
- Minimum wage
- Unclaimed Property Act rewrite & gift cards
- Eliminating swipe fees on sales tax
- Lodging tax rate & uses
- Workplace staffing shortage
- Business signage
- Taxes
- Unemployment
- Workers’ compensation insurance
- Transportation funding
- Liquor licensing
We also work year-round to promote members’ interests and concerns on the federal, state and local levels, as well as in the regulatory arenas.
Empowerment Through Resources
When you join ILRA, you enjoy access to tools and solutions to help you succeed.
Around Idaho
- Alcohol Beverage Control
Applications/licenses - Commercial Vehicle Safety
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Labor
- Idaho Preferred
- Secretary of State
- Small Business Solutions
- State Home Page
- Statutes
Idaho’s laws - Tobacco Vendor Permit & Renewal
- Vendor Information for State Purchasing & Bids
- Worker’s Compensation
State Insurance Fund/information for employers
Tourism Resources
National Affiliates
Federal Agencies
ServSafe Training
- Central District Health Dept
Food safety training - ServSafe
Online courses/exams & products