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HCR 32: ENERGY – States findings of the Legislature and supports advancement of state energy sovereignty.
House Concurrent Resolution 32 states legislative findings supporting Idaho's energy sovereignty, requiring transmission projects to demonstrate net benefits to ratepayers, prioritizing in-state baseload generation (nuclear, hydro, natural gas), protecting the Eastern Snake River Aquifer and opposing projects like Lava Ridge, and affirming property rights.
Status
Signed by Presiding Officers (March 27, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 5, 2026
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 16, 2026 — House: Read Third Time in Full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – LeavittTitle apvd – to Senate (passed)
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (passed)
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
- March 23, 2026 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative day (do_pass)
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – KohlTitle apvd – to House (passed)
- March 26, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
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