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ID H0598
ID H0598Amends existing law to require all contributions and loans to a candidate or political committee to be deposited into a separate campaign account, to prohibit commingling of funds, and to require loans from a candidate to such candidate's campaign to be reported to the Secretary of State.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE; AMENDING SECTION 67-6604, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING ACCOUNTS OF POLITICAL TREASURER; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law concerning campaign finance by requiring all contributions and loans made to a candidate or political committee to be deposited into a separate campaign account, preventing the mixing of these funds with personal or business accounts, a practice known as commingling. Additionally, it mandates that any loans a candidate makes from their personal funds to their own campaign must be reported to the Secretary of State, including the amount of the loan and where it was deposited, within seven days of the deposit. This change aims to increase transparency and accountability in how campaign funds are managed.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
General Orders Calendar (10:30:00 3/18/2026 House Floor) (on 03/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0598/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0598.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0598SOP.pdf |
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