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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