HI HR156

Requests the Attorney General to investigate geothermal royalties paid by Puna Geothermal Venture under section 182-18, Hawaii Revised Statutes, including amounts paid and related information.

Directs investigation of the special land and development fund under section 171-19, Hawaii Revised Statutes, concerning deposits of geothermal royalties.

Requires review of the adequacy of annual reports submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Legislature regarding geothermal royalty dispositions.

Requests Puna Geothermal Venture and Hawaiian Electric Light Company, Inc. to cooperate with the Attorney General and disclose lease provisions and cost information.

Directs the Attorney General to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2012.