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ID H0294

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the fixed $2,000 per day civil penalty cap for violations of pipeline safety regulations and gas transportation laws under Idaho Public Utilities Commission jurisdiction
  • Eliminates the $200,000 maximum penalty cap for any related series of violations
  • Penalties now determined pursuant to 49 CFR 190.223 (federal pipeline safety penalty guidelines) at the time the violation occurred
  • Applies to anyone who violates, fails to comply with, or aids/abets violations of Title 61 Idaho Code or PUC orders, decisions, rules, or regulations governing pipeline and gas safety
  • Declared an emergency, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for civil penalties for violating public utilities law.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2025 Session Law Chapter 144 Effective: 03/21/2025

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/4/2025
State Affairs2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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