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HB3603Introduced in the House

NUCLEAR POWER CERTIFICATE

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Introduced by Dave Vella, District 68

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions regarding a certificate of public convenience and necessity, makes changes to the limitations on the construction of a nuclear power reactor. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, construction may commence on an advanced nuclear reactor (rather than a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of 300 megawatts of electricity or less) within the State under specified conditions. Defines "advanced nuclear reactor". Makes other changes.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

March 27, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

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