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H8519Introduced in the House

Provides a definition for "Zero-emission resource" includes nuclear energy resources and large-scale hydro electric facilities and provides that such resources may be used to meet certain clean energy compliance requirements.

IntroducedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Lauren Carson, District 75

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD - Provides a definition for "Zero-emission resource" includes nuclear energy resources and large-scale hydro electric facilities and provides that such resources may be used to meet certain clean energy compliance requirements.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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