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 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate |
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification that any certificate of need must address impacts of continued operations for license extensions."
],
"removed": [
"Prohibition on issuing a certificate of need for new nuclear power plants."
],
"summary": "This bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 216B.243 subdivision 3b related to nuclear power plants.",
"modified": [
""
]
},
"citation": "216B.243",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3b"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee