Bill > S1367

This bill amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise reporting requirements for lobbyists and to revise campaign finance requirements for candidates. The key provisions include: - Lowering the threshold for a political committee from $1,000 to $500 in contributions or expenditures in the current or previous calendar year. - Requiring candidates, political committees, and persons transmitting electioneering communications to file regular reports on contributions received and expenditures made. - Establishing new requirements for reporting large contributions, independent expenditures, and electioneering communications within short timeframes. - Repealing certain sections related to reporting by lobbyists and political parties, and adding new requirements for identification of contribution sources. - Increasing civil and criminal penalties for violations of the campaign finance and lobbying laws. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2023.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/S1367/