Signed into LawFiled Oct 16, 2025
Sponsor: Mike McKell (R)
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Governor Signed
Mar 26, 2026
Summary
The bill adds geothermal resources to the list of minerals reserved on state and institutional trust lands and clarifies that surface owners hold title to geothermal resources unless they convey them. It updates definitions, requires water rights for fluid use, mandates confidential well‑log filing, and imposes surety‑bond requirements for drilling. The changes aim to promote responsible geothermal development for electricity while protecting water and the environment.
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