Bill > H0008

This bill amends and repeals multiple sections of Idaho's public utilities law, focusing on updating regulations related to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The bill makes several key changes, including revising the appointment process and terms for PUC commissioners, standardizing office hours, and modifying rules about utility rate schedules, filings, and changes. Specifically, the bill eliminates several older sections of law related to transportation and railroad corporations, updates provisions about how utilities must file and change their rates, and streamlines the process for investigating and setting utility rates. The bill also updates the universal service fund for telecommunications carriers, clarifying how funds can be collected and distributed to ensure telecommunications services are available across the state. Additionally, the bill makes numerous technical corrections and removes outdated language, with an emergency clause setting the effective date as July 1, 2025. These changes are intended to modernize and simplify Idaho's public utility regulations, providing more clarity and flexibility for both the Public Utilities Commission and the utilities it regulates.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0008/