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HB 259: 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.

Requires disclosure of party affiliation on all political statements advocating for or against candidates or measures, including the sponsor's affiliation and candidate's affiliation if applicable. Amends Section 67-6614A, Idaho Code, with emergency clause effective July 1, 2025.

Status

Reported Printed (February 19, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 18, 2025

Sponsors

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 18, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • February 19, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs

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