RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE THE POTENTIAL OF UNDERGROUND ENERGY RESOURCES STATEWIDE.

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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)

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 26, 2026
Last action: Jan 26, 2026 — Pending Introduction.
Session: 2026
Momentum: 60 · High

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1% Unlikely

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Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 11%, measured from HI's completed sessions
Momentum +2 60/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 261 days quiet

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