Bill > H0320

This bill adds a new chapter to Idaho law requiring legislative candidates, current legislators, and legislators-elect to report specific details about travel paid for by outside individuals or entities, with the aim of promoting government transparency. Under the new law, these politicians must file a report with the secretary of state within 30 days of any out-of-state travel that is related to legislative, governmental, or policy matters if the travel was paid for by someone other than themselves or their campaign funds. The required report must include the travel destination, dates, purpose, total cost, and the name and address of the entity or person who paid for the trip. If a candidate or legislator fails to file this report within the 30-day window, they will be assessed a $25 daily late fee, which will be deposited into the public school income fund. The bill explicitly excludes travel paid through campaign funds (which are already reportable) or personal funds from these reporting requirements. The law is set to go into effect on July 1, 2025, and is intended to increase public confidence in government by creating more visibility into legislators' travel arrangements.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0320/