BUILDING CODE – Adds to existing law to prohibit laws that require electric vehicle charging stations or parking spaces in any building plan and to provide for preemption of local laws and ordinances.
This bill prohibits Idaho state and local governments from requiring electric vehicle (EV) charging stations or designated EV parking spaces in building plans. It directly affects local municipalities, developers, and building code enforcement by blocking new local regulations that might mandate these features. The law preempts any existing or future local ordinances, rules, or regulations that impose such requirements on building plans. If enacted, it would prevent cities or counties from adding EV infrastructure mandates to their building codes, shifting authority to state-level policy.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 17, 2025
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Jan 17, 2025
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Reported Printed and Referred to Business
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Jan 16, 2025
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Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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