Idaho Capitol Watch

HB 598: CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to require all contributions and loans to a candidate or political committee to be deposited into a separate campaign account, to prohibit commingling of funds, and to require loans from a candidate to such candidate’s campaign to be reported to the Secretary of State.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to require all contributions and loans to a candidate or political committee to be deposited into a separate campaign account, to prohibit commingling of funds, and to require loans from a candidate to such candidate’s campaign to be reported to the Secretary of State.

Status

Referred to Committee (House) (March 18, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 5, 2026

Sponsors

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 5, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • February 6, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
  • February 16, 2026 — House: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading (do_pass)
  • February 17, 2026 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
  • February 19, 2026 — House: Motion to send to Gen Ord, motion carried
  • February 27, 2026 — House: Retained on General Orders
  • March 6, 2026 — House: Retained on General Orders
  • March 18, 2026 — House: Take bill off General Orders; referred to State Affairs

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