H.B. 1307 Summary

• Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support water well development and geophysical investigation of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands

• Builds on Act 205 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2022) by providing follow-up funding for investigating, exploring, and identifying geothermal resources that can generate electricity and provide renewable energy

• Authorizes the department to drill slim holes at designated sites, develop water wells, collect geophysical data, and hire consultants to guide geothermal development efforts

• Specific appropriation amount is left blank in the bill text

• Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (appears to be a placeholder error in the bill)