Idaho § 74-604 - PUBLIC FUNDS PROHIBITED
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 74-604 — PUBLIC FUNDS PROHIBITED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-604. PUBLIC FUNDS PROHIBITED
Unless specifically required by law, and except as provided in this chapter:
(1) Neither a public entity nor its employees shall make, nor shall a public official make or authorize, an expenditure from public funds to advocate for or against a candidate or a ballot measure.
(2) Neither a public entity nor any of its employees shall use, nor shall a public official authorize or use, public property or resources to advocate for or against a candidate or a ballot measure. There shall be an exception to the provisions of this subsection for any elected and currently serving Idaho legislator personally making use of public property or resources for the sole purpose of advocating for or against an initiative or referendum. This exemption shall apply only to the legislator’s use of public property or resources for communication with the public using electronic or traditional physical correspondence or the use of any portion of any media initially produced using public property or resources from recordings of the legislature or any legislative committees. This exception shall not apply to any travel-related expenses or any advocacy for or against a candidate.
(3) Neither a public entity nor any of its employees shall provide or offer to provide, nor shall a public official provide or offer to provide, college extra credit to a student of a state institution of higher learning either:
(a) To encourage a student to vote or not vote; or
(b) To influence a student’s vote for or against a candidate or ballot measure.
[74-604, added 2018, ch. 260, sec. 1, p. 617; am. 2021, ch. 291, sec. 2, p. 872; am. 2024, ch. 268, sec. 1, p. 931.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 74-604
What does Idaho Statutes § 74-604 cover?
Section 74-604 ("PUBLIC FUNDS PROHIBITED") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 74-604?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 74-604 apply to my situation?
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