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ID HCR004
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Conservation Committee
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AI Summary
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LS Energy has applied to lease extensive public land in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka Counties to construct 400 wind turbines up to 740 feet tall, 381 miles of access roads, and supporting infrastructure
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The project is designed to provide energy to Southern Nevada and California, which have available open space to accommodate wind development
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Idaho Legislature expresses concerns about impacts to civil and military flight operations, wildlife migration and habitat, local housing and workforce shortages, agricultural and recreational uses, and the Minidoka National Historic site
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Legislature directs Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Governor Brad Little to review the Lava Ridge Project to ensure Idaho's interests are foremost in the final decision
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Legislature supports a no-build option based on the expressed concerns of Idaho and the Magic Valley
Legislative Description
States findings of the Legislature, expresses concern over the proposed Lava Ridge Project, and supports a no-build option.
LAVA RIDGE
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:40 a.m. on March 30, 2023
3/30/2023