Minneslate Logo

HF2670 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Prohibition on issuing certificate of need for new nuclear power plant abolished.

Related bill: SF718

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to change the rules concerning the development of new nuclear power plants in Minnesota. It aims to lift the ban currently in place on granting certificates of need for constructing new nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.

Main Provisions

  • Lifting the Ban: The bill proposes to abolish the restriction that prevents the state commission from issuing certificates of need for new nuclear power plants.
  • Addressing Spent Nuclear Fuel: While the bill focuses on allowing new nuclear plant constructions, it maintains the requirement that any certificate concerning additional storage of spent nuclear fuel must evaluate the impacts of such storage during the extended license period.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The existing legislation currently prohibits the Minnesota commission from approving the construction of new nuclear power plants by blocking certificate applications. This bill seeks to remove that prohibition, thereby potentially paving the way for new nuclear energy projects in the state.

Relevant Terms

nuclear power, new nuclear plant construction, certificate of need, spent nuclear fuel, energy legislation, Minnesota energy policy

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnergy Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Abolishes the prohibition on issuing a certificate of need for new nuclear power plant construction."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends regulations regarding the construction of new nuclear power plants and storage of spent nuclear fuel under section 216B.243.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies provisions for licensing additional storage of spent nuclear fuel."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "216B.243",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3b"
  }
]

Sponsors