Amends existing law to require any person making an expenditure to finance a political statement to disclose the party affiliation of the person making the political statement, if any, and if the political statement is in support of a candidate, the party affiliation of the candidate.

The integrity of our elections is the cornerstone of a free and fair democratic process. Voters deserve clear, accurate, and transparent information to make informed decisions. However, misleading or anonymous political messaging can create confusion, undermine trust, and threaten election security. To address this issue, this legislation requires the disclosure of party affiliation on all election-related communications. By clearly identifying the political affiliation behind a message, this reform enhances voter awareness, reduces misinformation, and prevents deceptive practices designed to mislead the public. Securing elections requires accountability. This legislation ensures that candidates, campaigns, and organizations are held to a higher standard of honesty and transparency. By making political affiliations explicit, voters can better assess the motivations and credibility of those seeking to influence their choices. Importantly, this proposal does not restrict free speech or limit political participation. Political candidates already declare their party affiliation when filing for candidacy, and this common-sense reform simply extends that requirement to campaign communications. By providing voters with essential context, this legislation strengthens election integrity and security therefor upholding the trust Idahoans place in the elections process.