Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 167: EMINENT DOMAIN – Amends existing law to provide criteria for when eminent domain can be used for electric distribution and transmission lines.
Amends Idaho Code §7-701 to establish criteria for eminent domain use by electric distribution and transmission lines, requiring 75% of generated electricity to be sold within Idaho at market rates. Declares emergency effective July 1, 2025.
Status
Reported Printed (February 7, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 6, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- February 6, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- February 7, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
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