STATE BILLHI SB 3081ENGROSSED

Relating To A Program To Characterize The Potential Of Underground Energy Resources Statewide.

Establishes the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program to identify the location and characteristics of accessible geothermal heat and carbon sequestration resources through the use of slim-hole bores and requires a related environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Mar 6, 2026; 251 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

HI SB 3081 · EngrossedMar 6

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Bill details

Last action: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). · Mar 19, 2026
Pending committee: Water & Land

Sponsor

RKRonald KouchiSenator · Democrat · SD-008Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 19, 2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).House

Mar 19, 2026Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1216-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.House

Mar 17, 2026The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan.House

Mar 12, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:15AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House

Mar 10, 2026Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 16House

Mar 10, 2026Pass First ReadingHouse

Mar 6, 2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 104) in amended form (SD 1).House

Mar 6, 2026Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.Senate

Show 13 earlier actions

Mar 5, 2026One Day Notice 03-06-26.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2828) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate

Mar 2, 2026The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate

Feb 27, 2026The committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.Senate

Feb 23, 2026The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate

Feb 19, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Senate

Feb 19, 2026Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2453) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.Senate

Feb 17, 2026The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Richards.Senate

Feb 13, 2026The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Senate

Jan 30, 2026Referred to EIG, WAM.Senate

Jan 28, 2026Passed First Reading.Senate

Jan 28, 2026Introduced.Senate

Jan 26, 2026Pending Introduction.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 17, 2026 · Senate · 3 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, UnamendedMar 2, 2026 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Hawaii State Energy Office
Water Resources
Geothermal Exploration
University of Hawaii
Reports
Appropriation ($)

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