Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 993
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- INOUYE (Democratic)
- KIDANI
- LEE
- C.
- MORIWAKI (Democratic)
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- WAKAI (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- GABBARD (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Geothermal Resources Characterization Program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to EIG/HRE, WAM. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on EIG/HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
The committee on EIG deferred the measure. - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
The committee on HRE deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM.