Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 387: WINDMILL BONDING – Adds to existing law to provide a decommissioning bond for wind turbines within the State of Idaho.
Requires owners of wind turbine sites in Idaho to post cash decommissioning deposits with the state treasurer prior to construction, ensuring full removal and land reclamation at end of life. Creates Wind Energy Fund; imposes daily penalties for noncompliance. Sponsored by State Affairs Committee.
Status
Reported Do Pass (House) (March 13, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 7, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 7, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- March 10, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Environment, Energy & Technology
- March 13, 2025 — House: Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
- March 18, 2025 — House: Retained on General Orders
- March 24, 2025 — House: Retained on General Orders
- March 27, 2025 — House: Retained on General Orders
- April 2, 2025 — House: Retained on General Orders
- April 4, 2025 — House: Retained on General Orders
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