States / Hawaii / SB 1656

SB 1656 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to finance the planning, designing, and construction of a water pump storage hydroelectric facility in the Kohala Mountains on Hawaii Island. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a feasibility study and report the results to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement and submit an annual progress report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 23, 2025
Last action
Jan 23, 2025 — Introduced.
Session
2026
Momentum
60 · High