Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 911: PUBLIC UTILITIES – Adds to existing law to provide for new large loads.
Adds new Section 61-335 to Idaho Code requiring public utilities to obtain Idaho Public Utilities Commission approval via service contracts and 'no harm tests' before serving new large electrical loads (50+ MW increases) to protect existing ratepayers. Effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 17, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 31, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 31, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 31, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:50 p.m. on April 1, 2026
- April 10, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026
- April 10, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 335
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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