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ID S1140

Bill

Status

Passed

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "benefit primarily motor vehicles" and "primary benefit of motor vehicles" for highway and bridge projects as designing to reduce traffic congestion, travel delays, engine idle time, and unproductive fuel consumption

  • Limits "primary benefit of motor vehicles" projects to expanding vehicle travel lanes, improving intersection efficiency, adding turning lanes, and improving transportation management systems

  • Restricts bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements to only be included in motor vehicle benefit projects if they provide collateral/secondary benefit or are necessary to comply with existing federal law

  • Increases the maximum fine for violations of highway and bridge provisions from $500 to $1,000, with imprisonment up to 90 days remaining unchanged

  • Extends whistleblower protection under Idaho Code chapter 21, title 6 to public employees who report violations of highway and bridge laws

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to define a term and to revise provisions regarding violations and enforcement.

TRANSPORTATION

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 242 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense3/25/2025
Transportation3/4/2025
Judiciary and Rules3/3/2025

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