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HB 146: WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS – Adds to existing law to require the installation of light-mitigating technology systems on wind energy conversion systems.

Requires wind energy conversion systems to install FAA-approved light-mitigating technology systems to reduce aircraft collision risks. New systems after July 1, 2025, and existing systems after January 1, 2026, must apply for installation within specified timelines. Signed into law March 24, 2025.

Status

Signed by Governor (March 25, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 5, 2025

Sponsors

  • TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE
  • LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
  • Sixty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2025
  • Legislative Co-sponsors
  • RS32138 / H0146

Committees

  • JRA for Engrossing
  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 17, 2025 — House: Read second time as amended in Senate; Filed for Third Reading (amended)
  • March 17, 2025 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 57 Nays 5 Abs/Excd 8, read in full as required – PASSED - 52-11-7AYES – Achilles, Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Berch, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum(Phillips), Chu (passed)
  • March 18, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 18, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 18, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 19, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 20, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:40 a.m. on March 19, 2025
  • March 25, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2025 Session Law Chapter 153 Effective: 03/24/2025

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