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HB 294: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION – Amends existing law to provide for civil penalties for violating public utilities law.
Amends Idaho Code §61-712A to establish civil penalties up to $2,000 per day per violation (max $200,000 per series) for pipeline safety violations, aligning with federal CFR 49 §190.223 standards. Declares emergency effective upon passage. Signed into law March 21, 2025 (Chapter 144).
Status
Signed by Governor (March 24, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 20, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 13, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- March 17, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 27-8-0AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bearg(Rabe), Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Cook, Den Hartog, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Lakey, Lenney, Lent, Okuniewicz, Ric (passed)
- March 19, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 19, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 19, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 20, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 20, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 10:57 a.m. on March 20, 2025
- March 24, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2025 Session Law Chapter 144 Effective: 03/21/2025
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