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ID H0398

ID H0398
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish provisions governing lobbying and lobbyists.

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Introduced
03/11/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
03/25/2025
Passed
04/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO LOBBYISTS; REPEALING SECTION 67-6617, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS; REPEALING SECTION 67-6618, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION; REPEALING SECTION 67-6619, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO REPORTING BY LOBBYISTS; REPEALING SECTION 67-6619A, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO REPORTS BY STATE ENTITIES; REPEALING SECTION 67-6620, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF UNREGIS- TERED PERSONS; REPEALING SECTION 67-6621, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF LOBBYISTS; REPEALING SECTION 67-6622, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO A CERTAIN DOCKET, THE CONTENTS OF SUCH DOCKET, REPORTS TO THE LEGIS- LATURE, SUBJECTS OF LEGISLATION, AND WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION; AMENDING THE HEADING FOR CHAPTER 66, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; AMENDING SECTION 67-6602, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE DEFINITIONS; AMENDING TITLE 74, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 7, TITLE 74, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF LOBBY- ISTS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING REPORTING BY LOBBYISTS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING REPORTS BY STATE ENTITIES, TO ESTABLISH PROVI- SIONS REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF UNREGISTERED PERSONS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DUTIES OF LOBBYISTS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING A CERTAIN DOCKET, THE CONTENTS OF SUCH DOCKET, CERTAIN RE- PORTS TO THE LEGISLATURE, CERTAIN SUBJECTS OF LEGISLATION, AND CERTAIN WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN STATEMENTS TO

AI Summary

This bill comprehensively reforms Idaho's lobbying regulations by repealing existing lobbying laws in Chapter 66, Title 67 and creating an entirely new Chapter 7 in Title 74 to establish more detailed provisions governing lobbying activities. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for lobbyist registration, reporting, and conduct, with the primary purposes of promoting public confidence in government and increasing transparency around efforts to influence legislation and administrative actions. Key provisions include requiring lobbyists to register with the Secretary of State before engaging in lobbying activities, file monthly reports detailing expenditures and legislative interests, disclose indirect lobbying efforts, and adhere to strict ethical standards such as prohibiting contingent fee arrangements and deceiving legislators. The bill also empowers the Secretary of State to enforce these regulations, investigate potential violations, and maintain a public online database of lobbyist activities. Violations can result in civil fines up to $250 for individuals or $2,500 for organizations, and potentially criminal misdemeanor charges for knowing and willful violations. The new law aims to provide greater accountability and transparency in the lobbying process by creating more rigorous reporting and disclosure requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 3, 2025 Session Law Chapter 280 Effective: 07/01/2025 (on 04/04/2025)

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