SF718 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Prohibition on issuing certificate of need abolishment for new nuclear plant
Related bill: HF2670
AI Generated Summary
The bill SF No 718 introduced by Senators Lucero, Coleman, Eichorn, Gruenhagen, and Utke seeks to eliminate existing restrictions on granting approvals for constructing new nuclear power plants in Minnesota. Specifically, it proposes to amend a section of the Minnesota Statutes that currently bans issuing certificates of need for new nuclear facilities. Consequently, if passed, this legislation would allow the state commission to approve and oversee the construction of new nuclear power facilities, aiming to address broader energy needs and possibly influence environmental and economic policies.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Amends subsection to potentially allow certificate of need for new facilities."
],
"removed": [
"Prohibition on issuing certificates of need for nuclear power plants removed."
],
"summary": "This bill modifies provisions related to the construction and additional storage needs of nuclear power plants under Minnesota Statutes section 216B.243.",
"modified": [
"Conditions under which additional storage for spent nuclear fuel can be licensed."
]
},
"citation": "216B.243"
}
]