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HB 2262 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE THE POTENTIAL OF UNDERGROUND ENERGY RESOURCES STATEWIDE.

Summary
Establishes the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program to identify the location and characteristics of underground energy resources through the use of slim-hole bores and requires a related environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program, directly funding a state initiative under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds geothermal exploration program to identify renewable energy resources, aligning with clean energy investment and Hawaii's renewable focus.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires environmental assessment/impact statement for underground resource characterization, directly addressing environmental considerations per bill language.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Nadine Nakamura
DDemocratic
HI
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