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SB 21: Geothermal Amendments
Mike McKell
SB 21 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends rules governing the use of geothermal heat for electricity generation.
Who is affected
Geothermal energy developers, land owners, energy utility companies, and state regulators.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed into law on March 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential streamlining of geothermal energy development processes.
Risks and tradeoffs
Ambiguity regarding environmental compliance and resource extraction standards.
What is still unknown
The exact scope of amendments to water rights, trust lands, and geothermal energy oversight.
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Impact analysis
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Specific impacts on state land and water rights remain undefined due to limited source detail.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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