Bill Summary
The bill introduces a new chapter in Title 74, focusing on campaign finance transparency. It defines new terms, prohibits foreign contributions and expenditures in elections, mandates commercial reporting, and sets forth requirements for political communication identification. It also establishes enforcement mechanisms, including civil fines and potential misdemeanor charges for non-compliance.
Overall Summary
The bill’s changes align positively with the metrics related to government transparency, fiscal responsibility, and honest elections by enhancing reporting requirements and restricting foreign influence in elections. However, it may be viewed neutrally or negatively concerning metrics focused on reducing government size and intervention, as it introduces new regulations and enforcement mechanisms.
Reason for Rating
ARTICLE I. RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill introduces new regulations and enforcement mechanisms, which could be seen as expanding government roles, conflicting with the metric's emphasis on reducing government size. However, it also enhances fiscal responsibility through stringent campaign finance rules.
ARTICLE II. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 1)
The bill's focus on transparency and stringent reporting aligns with the metric's emphasis on increasing citizen control and understanding of government operations.
ARTICLE III. EDUCATION (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly address educational policies or systems, making its impact on this metric neutral.
ARTICLE IV. AGRICULTURE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly impact agricultural policies or practices, resulting in a neutral rating for this metric.
ARTICLE V. WATER (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address water management or policy, leading to a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE VI. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly affect environmental policies or natural resource management, so its impact here is neutral.
ARTICLE VII. ENERGY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not involve energy policies or infrastructure, resulting in a neutral rating for this metric.
ARTICLE VIII. IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORIES (Rating: 0)
The bill does not impact the operations or policies of national laboratories, so its relevance to this metric is neutral.
ARTICLE IX. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address issues related to private property rights, leading to a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE X. STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not concern state or federal land management, resulting in a neutral rating for this metric.
ARTICLE XI. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address wildlife management practices or policies, so its impact on this metric is neutral.
ARTICLE XII. ECONOMY (Rating: 0)
The bill focuses on campaign finance rather than broader economic policies, making its impact on this metric neutral.
ARTICLE XIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address health and welfare policies, resulting in a neutral impact on this metric.
ARTICLE XIV. AMERICAN FAMILY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly impact family policies or values, leading to a neutral rating for this metric.
ARTICLE XV. OLDER AMERICANS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address issues specifically related to older Americans, so its impact on this metric is neutral.
ARTICLE XVI. LAW AND ORDER WITH JUSTICE (Rating: 0)
While the bill introduces enforcement mechanisms for campaign finance violations, it does not broadly affect law and order policies, resulting in a neutral impact.
ARTICLE XVII. NATIONAL DEFENSE – SECURING THE BORDER (Rating: 0)
The bill does not involve national defense or border security, so its relevance to this metric is neutral.
ARTICLE XVIII. ELECTION OF JUDGES AND IDAHO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (Rating: 0)
The bill does not impact the election processes for judges or justices, resulting in a neutral rating for this metric.
ARTICLE XIX. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address religious liberties or freedoms, leading to a neutral impact on this metric.
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