LR 419

This bill establishes an interim legislative study to examine the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission's process for renewing nuclear power plant operating licenses and approving new advanced nuclear reactors. The study, to be conducted by the Natural Resources Committee, will investigate delays and inefficiencies in the federal licensing process, assess the need for reliable nuclear baseload generation to meet zero-carbon goals, and determine whether Nebraska's Legislature should formally communicate with Congress and the NRC to expedite nuclear licensing procedures. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature upon completion of the study.