House Joint Memorial No. 5 expresses the opposition of the Idaho Legislature to the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project, which involves leasing public land in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka Counties for the construction of 231 wind turbines. The memorial highlights concerns raised by various stakeholders, including Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Ral Labrador, regarding the project's potential negative impacts on local economies, wildlife, and cultural sites, particularly the Minidoka National Historic Site. It also notes the project's lack of benefit to Idaho, as the energy produced would primarily serve Southern Nevada and California.

The memorial references President Trump's executive order that calls for a review of federal leasing and permitting practices for wind energy projects, suggesting that the Lava Ridge project is "contrary to the public interest." It requests federal intervention to permanently prohibit the project and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive analysis of its impacts. The memorial is directed to the congressional delegation representing Idaho and the President of the United States, urging them to take action against the project.