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ID HCR008
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Environment, Energy and Technology Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho Legislature expresses opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's approval of the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project, which would place at least 231 wind turbines up to 660 feet tall on public land in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka Counties
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Concerns cited include impacts to the Minidoka National Historic Site, wildlife migration and habitat, the Snake River Aquifer from construction blasting, civil/military/agricultural aviation, and strain on local housing and workforce during the two-year construction period
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Energy generated would be exported to Southern Nevada and California, providing little to no direct benefit to Idaho
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Directs all state agencies to cooperate with federal review processes and participate in public forums, in accordance with Governor Little's Executive Order 2025-01
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Requests Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Governor Brad Little work to prevent the project from proceeding, including formal protests and appeals if necessary, supporting a "no-build option"
Legislative Description
States findings of the Legislature, expresses concern and opposition towards the Lava Ridge wind energy project, and requests that the State of Idaho monitor the project and assist in applicable reviews.
LAVA RIDGE
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:57 a.m. on March 27, 2025
3/27/2025