LOBBYISTS – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish provisions governing lobbying and lobbyists.

H 398 replaces Idaho's outdated lobbying regulations with a new comprehensive framework. The bill establishes mandatory registration for lobbyists, requires regular reporting of activities and expenditures, and defines key terms like "lobbyist" and "state entity." It directly affects professional lobbyists, government officials, and state agencies interacting with them by imposing new transparency requirements. The law, effective July 1, 2025, removes obsolete sections while creating a single, updated chapter (Chapter 7 of Title 74) governing lobbying conduct and reporting.