HB 1020: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM; CARBON SEQUESTRATION; WATER RESOURCES; GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION; REPORT; POSITIONS; APPROPRIATIONS

Session Year: 2025-2026
House: House
Latest Version Date: 2025-04-01

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Discussed in Hearing