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RS 32218 C1 would require most energy from new eminent-domain lines stay in Idaho
Summary
Representative John Gannon introduced RS 32218 C1, a proposal that would limit the proportion of electricity taken from land acquired through eminent domain for new transmission lines so that at least 75% remains in Idaho; the committee introduced the RS for further hearing.
Representative John Gannon (District 17, Boise) told the committee he crafted RS 32218 C1 to respond to large, out-of-state transmission projects and to place parameters on the extraordinary power of eminent domain when used for transmission lines. "So they come to Idaho to take our resources. It's time to stand up and be counted," Gannon said.
Gannon said the draft would require that when eminent domain is…
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