LOCAL LAND USE PLANNING – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding conditional use permits for the construction of energy facilities.

H 348 requires local governments in Idaho to issue conditional use permits for new energy facilities (like solar or wind projects) under existing land use laws. It mandates that permit holders must first offer to sell generated electricity to Idaho-based electric suppliers at current market prices before selling to out-of-state providers. Permits failing to include this requirement are void, and the law expires on July 1, 2030. The bill directly affects local planning boards, energy developers, and Idaho utility companies by creating a specific procurement process for facility-generated power.