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H 431

POLITICAL CANDIDATES – Amends existing law to provide that a statement of compensation from the federal government by a candidate shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025) Introduced by Heather Scott

Requires candidates to disclose any compensation from the federal government in campaign finance reports filed online with the Secretary of State.

Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk
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Bill Summary · H 431

Idaho House Bill 431 (H 431) — Summary

Purpose

House Bill 431 amends Idaho Code to require candidates to disclose any compensation they receive from the federal government as part of campaign finance reporting. The bill adds this information to the statements of contributions and expenditures filed with the Secretary of State, ensuring federal compensation is disclosed along with other contributions and expenditures.

Key Provisions

  • New disclosure item: A statement of all contributions received, including “any compensation from the federal government that was received by the candidate for employment or services rendered,” must be filed with the Secretary of State.
  • Reporting details (contributions):
    • List each contributor who gave more than $50, with full name and address.
    • Contributions may be itemized cumulatively for $50 or less.
  • Reporting details (expenditures):
    • For each expenditure or encumbrance of $25 or more, provide the name and address of the recipient, amount, date, and purpose; evidence (invoice/receipt/cancelled check) required and retained for one year.
    • Expenditures under $25 may be aggregated; items of value must be listed as both an expenditure and a contribution.
  • First report and ongoing filing: The initial report covers the period from the first contribution/expenditure/encumbrance to the end of the current period. In election years, monthly reports are due by the 10th of the following month; in nonelection years, an annual report is due by January 10 of the following year. Reports must be filed online, absent a waiver.
  • Immediate notification for large contributions: Any contribution of $1,000 or more must be reported to the Secretary of State within 48 hours, in addition to regular reporting.
  • General filing rules: All reports are online unless a waiver is granted; reports continue until the account shows no unexpended balance or no expenditure deficit.
  • Content alignment: Any non-monetary contributions are to be listed as both an expenditure and a contribution.

Affected Parties

  • Political candidates and their treasurers
  • Political committees
  • Voters and contributors (transparency of contributions)
  • Secretary of State (filing and disclosure administration)

Fiscal and Administrative Impact

  • Fiscal note: The bill is expected to have no net revenue impact or increased expenditure for state/local government.
  • Filing is online, with standard reporting timelines and documentation requirements.

Timetable and Status

  • Introduced: March 21, 2025
  • Status: Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk
  • Sponsor: Representative Heather Scott (primary)
  • Effective date: An emergency clause declares the act in full force on and after July 1, 2025.

Why this matters

The bill enhances transparency by ensuring that federal compensation received by candidates is disclosed in campaign finance reports, aligning federal funding or compensation disclosures with state-level reporting requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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