April 12, 2024 •
Idaho Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Idaho legislative session has come to an end after being extended into the month of April.
Notable legislation passed and signed by Gov. Brad Little includes two campaign finance bills.
House Bill 664 issues guidelines for the use of synthetic media in electioneering communications and requires certain disclosures and disclaimers within such communications.
Senate Bill 1251 amends the definition of political committee by removing language exempting federal PACs from being considered a political committee.
This does affect lobbying reporting.
A lobbyist activity report will now be due on May 15 for the expenditures made during the month of April.
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