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Senate substitutes SB 257, redirects geothermal bill to UEOC study and circles it for further work
Summary
Senate members adopted a substitute for SB 257 to redirect geothermal-development work into a UEOC study, raised concerns about workload, fiscal exposure and absence of a repeal date, and ultimately voted to 'circle' the bill so sponsors can refine language and scope.
Senators on the floor took up Senate Bill 257, which originally proposed a suite of incentives and studies to accelerate geothermal energy development. The chamber adopted a first substitute that replaces the original statutory study/commission language with direction for the UEOC to conduct an interim study on accelerating geothermal development, covering geological assessments, costs and data needs, workforce…
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