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ID H0399
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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Prohibits foreign nationals from making campaign contributions, independent expenditures, or electioneering communications, with knowing violations exceeding $1,000 constituting a felony
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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
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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
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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