Idaho · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Bill

H 598: CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to require all contributions and loans to a candidate or political committee to be deposited into a separate campaign account, to prohibit commingling of funds, and to require loans from a candidate to such candidate’s campaign to be reported to the Secretary of State.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Take bill off General Orders; referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

H 598 is a bill introduced in the Idaho House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to require all contributions and loans to a candidate or political committee to be deposited into a separate campaign account, to prohibit commingling of funds, and to require loans from a candidate to such candidate’s campaign to be reported to the Secretary of State. Primary sponsor: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Take bill off General Orders; referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.