HI HB1307

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

Continues funding initiated by Act 205 (2022) for geothermal resource exploration, including drilling slim holes, developing water wells, collecting geophysical data, and hiring consultants

Supports investigation and development of geothermal energy as a renewable power source that provides stable electricity generation and community benefits as an alternative to biofuels

Effective date set to July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)