H0719

Idaho H0719 prohibits foreign nationals and out-of-state persons from making campaign contributions or independent expenditures.

Idaho H0719 amends existing law to prohibit foreign nationals and out-of-state persons from making campaign contributions or independent expenditures. The bill defines a foreign national as someone who is not a U.S. citizen and not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. An out-of-state person is defined as someone who is not a legal resident of Idaho or an entity organized under another state's laws without a physical Idaho office. Violations of these provisions are subject to felony charges if the aggregate amount of contributions or expenditures exceeds $1,000 in a 12-month period.