States findings of the Legislature, expresses concern over the proposed Lava Ridge Project, and supports a no-build option.
LAVA RIDGE -- States findings of the Legislature, expresses concern over the proposed Lava Ridge Project, and supports a no-build option.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Currently, there is an application pending before the Bureau of Land Management to approve the placement of approximately 400 wind turbines in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka Counties. There has been near unanimous opposition to the project by local governments, including counties and highway districts. The short-term build-out impacts will severely impact the local economy. The long-term impact of the public access, agricultural uses and wildlife are of concern to the citizens of the Magic Valley. This Concurrent resolution will highlight the concerns of the Magic Valley and request the Governor and Attorney General to take what legal actions are available to encourage the BLM to select the no build option.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (66)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (4)
LATEST ACTION
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:40 a.m. on March 30, 2023