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HI HB106

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Faye Hanohano

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a detailed permitting process for geothermal resources development in Hawaii.

  • Explicitly authorizes counties to establish more stringent ordinances and regulations on geothermal resources development than state requirements.

  • Supported by Puna Pono Alliance and numerous individuals; opposed by Indigenous Consultants, LLC and a few individuals.

  • Received comments from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, and Puna Geothermal Venture.

  • Committee on Finance recommends passage on Third Reading.

Legislative Description

Geothermal Resources Development; Permits

Last Action

The committee on WTL deferred the measure.

3/21/2013

Committee Referrals

Energy and Environment3/7/2013
Finance2/15/2013
Water & Land2/8/2013
Energy & Environmental Protection1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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