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SB 3081 SD1 HD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 19, 2026.

Hawaii State Energy Office; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; University of Hawaii; Reports; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-3081
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee EEP, WAL, FIN
Senate in_committee 2026-03-19
Education Energy Environment / Climate Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program to identify the location and characteristics of accessible geothermal heat and carbon sequestration resources through the use of slim-hole bores and requires a related environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsor
Ronald D. Kouchi
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-19 Status in_committee
2026-03-19 Latest Action Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
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