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SB1874Introduced in the Senate

NUCLEAR POWER CERTIFICATE

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Patrick Joyce, District 40

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 as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

March 5, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

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