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ID H0189
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 7-701 to establish authorized uses for eminent domain, including public buildings, utilities, roads, and infrastructure projects.
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Requires non-utility entities exercising eminent domain for electric distribution and transmission lines to demonstrate that such use directly serves the interests of Idaho residents.
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Exempts public utilities, cooperatives, and municipalities (as defined in Idaho Code Section 61-332A) from the demonstration requirement for electric line projects.
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Applies the direct benefit requirement to entities seeking to use eminent domain for structures, facilities, and equipment for production, generation, and manufacture of electric current.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to eminent domain to provide that certain entities exercising the right of eminent domain in behalf of certain public uses shall demonstrate that such use directly serves the interests of the residents of Idaho.
EMINENT DOMAIN
Last Action
to St Aff
2/23/2011