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H03592025 Regular Session

Amends existing law to require the disclosure of political affiliation in certain election communications.

ELECTIONS -- Amends existing law to require the disclosure of political affiliation in certain election communications.

ELECTIONS

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The integrity of our elections is the cornerstone of a free and fair democratic process. Voters deserve clear, accurate,andtransparentinformationtomakeinformeddecisions. However,misleadingoranonymouspolitical messaging can create confusion, undermine trust, and threaten election security. To address this issue, this legislation requires the disclosure of party affiliation on all election-related communications. By clearly identifying the political affiliation behind a message, this reform enhances voter awareness, reduces misinformation, and prevents deceptive practices designed to mislead the public. Securing elections requires accountability. This legislation ensures that candidates, campaigns, and organizations are held to a higher standard of honesty and transparency. By making political affiliations explicit, voters can better assess the motivations and credibility of those seeking to influence their choices. Importantly, this proposal does not restrict free speech or limit political participation. Political candidates already declare their party affiliation when filing for candidacy, and this common-sense reform simply extends that requirement to campaign communications. By providing voters with essential context, this legislation strengthens election integrity and security therefor upholding the trust Idahoans place in the elections process.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Mar 20, 2025

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
39 Yea
31 Nay
Passed by 11.43 votes

LATEST ACTION

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

BILL INFO

Session
2025
Chamber
house
Status date
Mar 20, 2025

LINKS

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