Bill > S1183

This bill amends existing law to revise definitions and reporting requirements for electioneering communications and independent expenditures. Key provisions include: - Expanding the definition of "candidate" to include individuals who have announced their candidacy, filed for office, or taken other actions to promote their candidacy. - Revising the definition of "electioneering communication" to include paid communications made within 50 days of a primary election or 90 days of a general election that refer to a specific candidate or measure. - Increasing the threshold for reporting independent expenditures from $100 to $1,000. - Requiring persons making electioneering communications over $1,000 to file a statement with the Secretary of State. - Expanding disclosure requirements for nonbusiness entities making expenditures over $1,000 to influence elections. - Prohibiting lobbyists from accepting compensation contingent on the passage or defeat of legislation.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2019/legislation/S1183/