Bill > H0294

This bill amends Section 61-712A of Idaho Code to modify civil penalties for violations related to pipeline facility safety and gas transportation regulations. The key change replaces the previous fixed penalty structure of up to $2,000 per day per violation (with a maximum of $200,000 for related violations) with a new penalty framework that references the federal standard in 49 CFR 190.223. Specifically, the bill removes the specific dollar amounts and instead ties civil penalties to the federal Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) standards at the time of the violation. The bill applies to any person who violates, fails to comply with, or aids in violating Title 61 of Idaho Code, which governs pipeline facility safety and gas transportation, or who violates any order, decision, rule, or regulation issued by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on these matters. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it would go into effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0294/