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ID HJM005
JM
Status
3/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Environment, Energy and Technology Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho Legislature opposes the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project, which would install 231 wind turbines up to 660 feet tall on public land in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka Counties
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Project would impact the Minidoka National Historic Site, wildlife migration and habitat, the Snake River Aquifer, and civil, military, and agricultural flight operations
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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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Legislature requests federal intervention to permanently prohibit the project, aligning with President Trump's executive order directing review of federal wind energy leasing and permitting practices
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Memorial to be forwarded to Congress, Idaho's congressional delegation, and the President of the United States
Legislative Description
States findings of the Legislature, expresses concern and opposition towards the Lava Ridge wind energy project, and requests additional federal intervention.
LAVA RIDGE
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:57 a.m. on March 27, 2025
3/27/2025