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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for water well development for geophysical investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
AI Summary
This bill provides follow-up funding for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to continue investigating and exploring geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Building upon previous funding from Act 205 in 2022, the bill aims to support further geothermal development by allocating state general revenue funds for water well development, geophysical investigation, and resource exploration. The legislature recognizes that geothermal resources can provide stable power, community benefits, and an alternative to biofuels. The funds will specifically allow DHHL to drill slim holes at selected sites, develop water wells, collect geophysical data, and hire consultants to help navigate the complex process of geothermal resource development. While the specific dollar amount is not specified in the bill text, the appropriation is intended to be used for fiscal year 2025-2026, with the bill technically set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a drafting placeholder).
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (13)
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Darius Kila (D),
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (on 12/08/2025)
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