Geologic Energy Management Division: New Technology Program: oil and gas wells: geothermal wells.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill establishes a New Technology Program within the Geologic Energy Management Division to evaluate and approve projects that convert existing oil, gas or geothermal wells into renewable‑energy storage or generation sites. Operators of approved “experimental wells” must pay an annual charge to cover state regulatory costs, and the program is limited to 250 wells at any time. It also expands the legal definition of geothermal resources to include oil or gas reservoirs used for thermal energy storage.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3981.) (April 21). · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Apr 21, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water
  Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee · Apr 21, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water
  Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
5. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3981.) (April 21).
7. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
8. Apr 10, 2026April 14 hearing postponed by committee.
9. Apr 2, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
10. Feb 11, 2026Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
11. Jan 30, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 1.
12. Jan 29, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Grove · sponsor

Bill text

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