ELECTIONS – Amends existing law to require any person making an expenditure to finance a political statement to disclose the party affiliation of the person making the political statement, if any, and if the political statement is in support of a candidate, the party affiliation of the candidate.

H 259 requires anyone spending money to publish or distribute political statements (like ads, social media posts, or yard signs) to clearly state their own political party affiliation (if they have one) and the candidate's party affiliation if the statement supports a specific candidate. This applies to all forms of public political advertising, including websites, direct mail, and billboards. The law aims to reduce voter confusion by giving people clear context about who is behind political messages and which candidates they support. It directly affects political groups, donors, and organizations spending on election-related communications in Idaho. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.