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 state officials, including Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Ral Labrador, regarding the project's potential negative impacts on local communities, wildlife, and the environment. It emphasizes that the project has faced significant opposition from Idaho residents and that the energy produced would primarily benefit Southern Nevada and California rather than Idaho.

The memorial also references President Trump's executive order, which calls for a review of federal leasing and permitting practices for wind energy projects, and requests federal intervention to permanently prohibit the Lava Ridge project. The Idaho Legislature argues that the project is contrary to the public interest and poses legal deficiencies, urging the Secretary of the Interior to consider a temporary moratorium on the project while conducting a comprehensive analysis of its impacts.