KY·Resolution·2025 Regular Session
HCR 22
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION declaring that nuclear power generation is a clean and dispatchable means of providing baseload electricity to the residents and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Introduced 2025-02-06Last action 2025-03-31
Sponsor
Randy BridgesR
Cosponsors
Steven Rudy(R)John Blanton(R)Daniel Elliott(R)Vanessa Grossl(R)John Hodgson(R)Jason Nemes(R)Tom Smith(R)
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Summary
This concurrent resolution formally declares that the Kentucky General Assembly recognizes nuclear power generation as a clean and dispatchable source of baseload electricity for the Commonwealth. The resolution serves as a policy statement affirming Kentucky's support for nuclear energy development, particularly in light of the state's recent efforts to promote nuclear power (including lifting a decades-old moratorium in 2017 and establishing the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority in 2024). While the resolution has no binding legal effect, it signals legislative intent to support nuclear power as part of Kentucky's energy portfolio, emphasizing the need for reliable baseload power generation to replace retiring fossil fuel plants and maintain electric grid stability.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2025RS
Full Bill Text
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/acts/25RS/documents/0137.pdf