JEROME, Idaho — Jerome County commissioners have paused a major transmission line project that would connect southern Idaho with Nevada and southern California after voting to overturn a special use permit approval.

The commission voted 2-1 Tuesday night to withdraw the permit for Great Basin Transmission's high-voltage transmission line project, which has been in development for decades. The decision came after an appeal highlighted missing documentation from the Jerome Highway District.

Watch to learn more about what led to the Commission's vote — Jerome County Halts Major Transmission Line Over Missing Documents

Commissioner Ben Crouch said the county's ordinance was clear about required documentation.

"Our Jerome county ordinance says that 'you shall have documentation from af

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