TRANSPORTATION – Amends existing law to define a term and to revise provisions regarding violations and enforcement.

This Idaho bill (S 1140) clarifies transportation terminology and updates enforcement rules for highway-related violations. It adds specific definitions to Idaho Code sections 40-103 and 40-117, including terms like "benefit primarily motor vehicles" (requiring highway projects to prioritize traffic flow over pedestrian/bike facilities unless they provide secondary benefits) and "best value selection" for project contracts. The bill also revises Section 40-207 to increase penalties for violations from $500 to $1,000 fines for officials or others breaking transportation laws. These changes directly affect transportation planners, contractors, and state/local officials managing highway projects and enforcement. The bill became law on July 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.