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House passes bill to modernize PUC code; House Bill 8 clears with 67 ayes, 3 abstentions
Summary
On Jan. 30, 2025, the Idaho House of Representatives passed House Bill 8, a code-cleanup measure affecting the Public Utilities Commission, by a vote of 67 ayes and 3 abstentions.
The Idaho House of Representatives on Jan. 30, 2025, voted to pass House Bill 8, a measure described on the floor as a cleanup of obsolete language in statutes governing the Public Utilities Commission. The roll call showed 67 ayes and 3 abstentions.
House Bill 8 was presented on the House floor during the 11th order of business, third reading. Supporters said the bill removes outdated references — including provisions that previously touched on aircraft regulation — that are now governed at the federal level, and reconciles code language that has accumulated over decades.
Representative from District 20, speaking during floor debate, described the measure as a housekeeping bill for the PUC and urged support, saying, “What it is is the PUC, getting rid of a lot of old language they no longer need.” The representative noted the bill had passed the House the prior year but was delayed in the Senate, and was being resubmitted after a minor change in the Senate.
After debate closed, the presiding officer put the question to the chamber. The clerk recorded the roll: “67 ayes, 3 abstentions, majority having voted in favor of House Bill 8. House Bill 8 has passed the House.” The title was approved and the bill will be transmitted to the Senate.
No amendments or further implementation directions were recorded on the floor during the Jan. 30 session.
Votes at a glance: House Bill 8 — Passage; recorded vote: 67 ayes, 3 abstentions.
Looking ahead, the bill moves to the Idaho Senate for consideration and any further action there will be reported on subsequent calendars.
