SF350 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certificate of need issuance for a new nuclear power plant prohibition abolishment
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill SF No 350 introduced in the Minnesota Senate proposes to eliminate the existing ban on granting certificates of need for the construction of new nuclear power plants in Minnesota. The bill aims to amend a section of the Minnesota Statutes that currently prohibits the construction of new nuclear-powered electricity generating facilities and addresses certification for additional storage of spent nuclear fuel relating to license extensions for existing facilities. If enacted, this bill would allow for the potential expansion of nuclear energy facilities in the state.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Chief author stricken, shown as co-author | |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Chief author added | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This bill addresses the prohibition on issuing certificates of need for new nuclear power plants as defined in section 216B.243.",
"modified": [
"Abolishes prohibition on issuing certificate of need for new nuclear power plants."
]
},
"citation": "216B.243"
}
]