LR 178

This bill establishes a special legislative study committee called the Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Study Committee to investigate whether Nebraska should build and operate small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) for electricity generation. The committee will be composed of chairpersons from four key legislative committees plus three additional legislators, and will conduct research, hold public hearings, and seek input from energy experts and public power representatives. The study aims to explore SMRs as a potential solution for sustainable power generation that could reduce carbon emissions and potentially retrofit existing fossil fuel power plants, with the committee ultimately reporting its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.