S 1411 — Paid Canvassing Disclosure Requirements

Senate Bill 1411 requires individuals engaged in paid in-person canvassing to make certain disclosures — identifying who they are working for and whether they are being compensated. It also revises rules governing signature gatherers for ballot initiatives and candidate petitions.

Notably co-sponsored by Rep. Monica Church (D-Boise, District 19A) — a Democrat working across the aisle on election transparency measures. This type of disclosure requirement has broad support from voters across the political spectrum who want to know if a canvasser knocking on their door is a volunteer or a paid professional.