H 970 — CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURES – Amends and adds to existing law to prohibit foreign influence in elections, to require certain reporting, and to restrict the release of certain donor information.

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This bill amends existing laws to enhance transparency and restrictions regarding campaign contributions, particularly from foreign nationals, and establishes new reporting requirements and penalties for violations.

• Section 67-6607

  None → (5)(a) In the case of any political committee organized for the purpose of supporting any measure, the following additional information shall be included in its reports filed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section: (i) A certification from the political treasurer of the political committee that no preliminary activity was funded by any foreign national, whether directly or indirectly; and (ii) A certification from the political treasurer of the political committee that the donor associated with each contribution is not a foreign national and such donor has not knowingly or willfully received, solicited, or accepted, whether directly or indirectly, contributions or expenditures from one (1) or more foreign nationals in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) within the four (4) year period immediately preceding the date of the contribution.

  Requires political committees supporting measures to include additional certifications in their contribution reports to confirm compliance with foreign influence restrictions.

• Section 67-6610D

  Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a foreign national shall not make a contribution, directly or indirectly, to any candidate, political committee, or measure or , make electioneering communications or , make independent expenditures, or direct, dictate, control, or directly or indirectly participate in the decision-making process related to any election campaign, including any decisions concerning the making of contributions or expenditures to influence an election campaign. A foreign national shall not solicit, directly or indirectly, the making of a contribution or expenditure by another person to influence an election campaign, and no candidate or political committee shall knowingly or willfully receive, solicit, or accept contributions from any foreign national, whether directly or indirectly. → A foreign national shall not make a contribution, directly or indirectly, to any candidate, political committee, or measure or, make electioneering communications, or make independent expenditures, or direct, dictate, control, or directly or indirectly participate in the decision-making process related to any election campaign, including any decisions concerning the making of contributions or expenditures to influence an election campaign.

  Clarifies the prohibition of foreign nationals in contributing to and influencing elections.

• Section 67-6610D

  None → (e) Any entity, such as a partnership, association, corporation, or organization, union, or other combination of persons, that is organized under the laws of the United States or has its principal place of business in the United States that is wholly owned or majority-owned by any foreign national.

  Expands the definition of 'foreign national' to include U.S.-based entities that are predominantly owned by foreign nationals.

• Chapter 66, Title 67

  None → 67-6610E. RESTRICTIONS ON COLLECTION AND RELEASE OF DONOR INFORMATION -- PENALTY. (1) Lawful donors to a tax-exempt organization possess a right of privacy in their donations. Any investigation of an alleged violation of section 67-6607 or 67-6610D, Idaho Code, must occur in a manner that shields the identity of lawful donors as much as possible.

  Establishes a new section protecting the privacy of donors and outlining the manner of investigation concerning violations of campaign finance laws.

Action History

1. March 31, 2026

   Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk

2. March 31, 2026

   Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

Sponsors

• Heather Scott · Primary

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