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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 additional funding to 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 legislation aims to support further geophysical research and development by allocating state general revenues to drill slim holes, develop water wells, collect geophysical data, and hire consultants specializing in geothermal development. The bill recognizes the potential of geothermal resources to provide stable power, community benefits, and an alternative to biofuels for Native Hawaiian lands. While the specific dollar amount is not specified in the text, the funds are intended to be used for fiscal year 2025-2026, with the bill technically set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which is likely a typographical error and presumably means July 1, 2025). The overall purpose is to continue the strategic exploration of renewable energy opportunities on Hawaiian home lands, supporting both energy infrastructure and potential economic development for Native Hawaiian communities.
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
Referred to HWN/EIG, WAM. (on 03/04/2025)
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