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H04342025 Regular Session

Adds to existing law to prohibit public utilities from using customer funds for certain lobbying expenses.

PUBLIC UTILITIES -- Adds to existing law to prohibit public utilities from using customer funds for certain lobbying expenses.

PUBLIC UTILITIES

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation adds a new section to Idaho Code that prohibits public utilities from using customer funds for political or lobbying activities. It ensures that costs related to influencing elections, supporting political candidates, or engaging in government policy advocacy cannot be passed on to ratepayers. If a utility is found to have violated this rule, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will require a refund to customers and may impose fines.

LATEST ACTION

Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk

SPONSORS

R
Heather Scott

Rep · HD-002A

Primary

BILL INFO

Session
2025
Chamber
house
Status date
Mar 21, 2025

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