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ID HJM010

JM

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

House Joint Memorial No. 10

  • Urges the United States Air Force to select Idaho for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter missions at Mountain Home Air Force Base (operational base) and Boise's Gowen Field (training base), both finalists for the program.

  • Highlights that southern Idaho's climate provides over 321 flyable days per year with ample training airspace close to installations, enabling more training time with less fuel consumption.

  • States that Idaho facilities have capacity to support at least three squadrons each, including adequate runway space, ramp space, personnel housing, and maintenance hangar bays.

  • Notes that Idaho's facilities are unencumbered by civilian land use encroachment, lowering environmental impact on surrounding communities.

  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the House to forward the memorial to Congress leadership, Idaho's congressional delegation, and the Secretary of the Air Force.

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and urging the United States Air Force to select Idaho for its F-35 missions.

JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER

Last Action

To Secretary of State

2/25/2010

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/10/2010
Transportation and Defense2/4/2010

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