This bill introduces a new chapter, Chapter 7, to Title 74 of the Idaho Code, aimed at enhancing transparency and ethical governance in legislative travel. It establishes the legislative intent to foster public confidence by mandating that legislators, legislators-elect, and candidates for legislative office report any travel expenses covered by third parties. The bill specifies that travel funded through campaign contributions or personal funds is exempt from these reporting requirements.

Under the new provisions, legislative officials must report details of any travel outside Idaho related to legislative or governmental purposes within thirty days of returning. The report must include the travel destination, dates, purpose, and the name and address of the entity that paid for the travel. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement will result in a daily late fee of $25 until the report is submitted, with the collected fees directed to the public school income fund. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.