H0676

Amends existing law to provide for the municipal use of geothermal water.

Complete·3/20/26
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Idaho H0676 amends existing law to allow municipal use of geothermal water.

Idaho H0676 amends existing law to allow municipal use of geothermal water. The bill revises provisions regarding applications to appropriate water, definitions, and changes in point of use. It specifies that geothermal heating and cooling are considered "municipal purposes" if provided by a municipality from a low temperature geothermal water source, the water use is non-consumptive under normal operating conditions, and the use complies with relevant sections of Idaho Code.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 16

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 13

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 20

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 65 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 19

House

Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026

Mar 18

Senate

Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker