Bill > H0167

This bill amends Idaho Code Section 7-701 to modify the provisions for using eminent domain, specifically for electric distribution and transmission lines. The key change is adding a new requirement that for electric generation projects to qualify for eminent domain, at least 75% of the electricity generated must be sold within Idaho at prevailing market rates. The bill also makes a minor technical correction by changing "pipe lines" to "pipelines" in a previous section. The legislation aims to ensure that eminent domain can only be used for electric infrastructure projects that primarily benefit Idaho residents and the state's energy market. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and is being implemented with an emergency clause, which suggests the legislators view this change as urgent or important for the state's energy infrastructure and land use policies.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0167/