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HI HB1020

Relating To A Program To Characterize Carbon Sequestration Potential And Underground Water Resources Statewide.


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Introduced
01/23/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to better understand Hawaii's potential for carbon storage and underground water resources. The program will use "slim-hole bores" (narrow boreholes with a diameter of seven inches or less) to explore and map these resources across the state. Before and during the exploration, the department will engage with local counties and communities to explain the program's purpose, identify community needs and concerns, and determine appropriate locations for drilling. The bill requires a comprehensive statewide environmental assessment in collaboration with the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii, and mandates that a progress report be submitted to the legislature before the 2028 regular session, which will be made publicly accessible through mapping software. To support the program, the bill appropriates funds from the Energy Security Special Fund and allocates money for establishing full-time equivalent positions within the department. The program aims to provide multiple potential benefits to agriculture, clean energy, and land use by gaining a deeper understanding of Hawaii's underground resources.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:55PM in Conference Room 325. (on 04/25/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1020&year=2025
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1020_SD2_.HTM
Committee Report HB1020_SD2_SSCR1532_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1020_SD2_SSCR1532_.pdf
HB1020_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-31-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1020_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-31-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1020_SD1_.HTM
Committee Report HB1020_SD1_SSCR1119_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1020_SD1_SSCR1119_.pdf
HB1020_HD1_TESTIMONY_EIG-AEN_03-11-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1020_HD1_TESTIMONY_EIG-AEN_03-11-25_.PDF
Committee Report HB1020_HD1_HSCR890_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1020_HD1_HSCR890_.pdf
HB1020_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-20-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1020_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-20-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1020_HD1_.HTM
Committee Report HB1020_HD1_HSCR350_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB1020_HD1_HSCR350_.pdf
HB1020_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-04-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB1020_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-04-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB1020_.HTM
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