Idaho Bills
17 bills · 2025 Regular Session
Amends existing law to require the disclosure of political affiliation in certain election communications.
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.
Dori Healey · HD-015B
39 – 31
Amends existing law to increase the vote threshold for statewide initiative petitions and to remove obsolete language.
Bruce Skaug · HD-010B
Amends existing law to provide that the governor may veto certain initiative petitions approved by the voters and for voters to override a governor's veto.
Bruce Skaug · HD-010B
Adds to existing law to provide that only citizens of the United States may vote in public elections and to provide certain penalties for violations.
Jaron Crane · HD-012B
Amends existing law to require a unique alphanumeric identifier to be printed on each election ballot.
Joe Alfieri · HD-004A
Amends existing law to require certain anti-fraud measures to be employed to ensure election ballots are secure.
Steve Tanner · HD-013B
Repeals and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the accuracy of voter registration information.
Brandon Mitchell · HD-006B
55 – 10
Amends existing law to require an updated fiscal impact statement for initiative petitions and to revise certain filing deadlines.
This legislation requires an updated fiscal impact statement for proposed ballot measures that have reached the signature threshold and will appear on the ballot.
Ben Adams · SD-012
Amends existing law to require an updated fiscal impact statement for initiative petitions.
This legislation requires an updated fiscal impact statement for proposed ballot measures that have reached the signature threshold and will appear on the ballot.
Ben Adams · SD-012
66 – 0
Adds to existing law to provide that the Secretary of State shall investigate false claims against candidates.
Mike Moyle · HD-010A
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain election deadlines and the filling of certain vacancies.
Idaho elections are consolidated to two dates. However, the administrative deadlines county clerks must follow leading up to an election vary across the hundreds of Idaho elected offices ranging from cemetery districts to statewide elected officials. The purpose of this legislation is to standardize the dates and deadlines that county clerks follow in preparing and implementing elections. Additionally, this bill would: (1) shorten the primary election filing period from two weeks to one week for legislative, statewide, and federal offices, while keeping it at two weeks for other offices; (2) limit early voting to a maximum of three weeks before Election Day; (3) ensure adequate time for preparation of overseas military and absentee ballots; and (4) provide clearer guidelines for candidate withdrawal.
Brandon Mitchell · HD-006B
28 – 3
Amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions regarding the filling of vacancies of political party candidates.
Wendy Horman · HD-032B
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding state board of education elections.
The State Board of Education is charged with the general supervision and governance of Idaho’s public educational institutions, agencies and school system, and sets policy for public schools throughout the state. The Board is comprised of eight members, seven of whom are appointed by the Governor, and the voter-elected Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Office of the State Board of Education implements Board policies, and oversees the public higher education institutions and the Board’s executive agencies. Currently, of the seven appointed members, three are from Boise, one from Eagle, and one from Fairfield. This legislation establishes that five of the seven members of the State Board of Education be elected by the region, establishing equal representation across the state. The Governor will appoint the remaining two members.
Joe Alfieri · HD-004A
Amends existing law to revise declarations of candidacy for independent candidates for president and vice president.
This legislation will align the filing by independent candidates who have qualified for ballot status for the office of President with their Vice-Presidential candidate and with their electors for the Electoral College, as is the requirements for recognized political parties.
Mark Harris · SD-035
65 – 0
Amends existing law to revise certain candidate filing fees.
Stephanie Mickelsen · HD-032A
Amends existing law to require any person making an expenditure to finance a political statement to disclose the party affiliation of the person making the political statement, if any, and if the political statement is in support of a candidate, the party affiliation of the candidate.
Dori Healey · HD-015B
Amends existing law to require certain anti-fraud measures to be employed to ensure election ballots are secure.
Steve Tanner · HD-013B
35 – 0