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ID H0399

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes new campaign contribution limits: $2,500 per election for legislative, judicial, and local candidates; $7,500 per election for statewide candidates; $10,000-$20,000 limits for political party committee contributions depending on office type

  • Prohibits foreign nationals from making campaign contributions, independent expenditures, or electioneering communications, with knowing violations exceeding $1,000 constituting a felony

  • Requires monthly contribution and expenditure reporting for candidates and political action committees, with 48-hour reporting for contributions of $1,000 or more and independent expenditures near elections

  • Creates the "Freedom from AI-Rigged (FAIR) Elections Act" allowing candidates to seek injunctive relief and damages against deceptive synthetic media (deepfakes) used in campaign communications without disclosure

  • Moves campaign finance provisions from Title 67 to new Chapter 3 of Title 74 (Idaho Code), consolidating rules for candidates, PACs, political parties, and establishing enforcement mechanisms including civil fines, late fees up to $1,000, and misdemeanor penalties for willful violations

Legislative Description

Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for campaign finance transparency.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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