CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURES – Amends and adds to existing law to prohibit foreign influence in elections, to require certain reporting, and to restrict the release of certain donor information.
This bill strengthens Idaho's campaign finance laws by requiring political committees supporting ballot measures to certify that no foreign nationals funded their activities and that donors have not received over $10,000 from foreign sources in the prior four years. It mandates immediate online reporting of contributions of $1,000 or more within 48 hours and requires candidates and committees to certify they have not knowingly accepted foreign funds. The legislation also restricts the release of certain donor information and establishes penalties for violations, while defining "foreign national" in alignment with existing state law. These changes directly affect candidates, political committees, and donors involved in Idaho elections and ballot initiatives.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026
Last action Mar 31, 2026
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Mar 31, 2026
Introduced
Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Heather Scott
RRepublican
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