MN·Bill·2021-2022 Regular Session

SF 225

Died in Senate committee

New nuclear power plant certificate of need issuance prohibition abolishment

Introduced 2021-01-21Last action 2022-03-28 — Second reading

Sponsor

Kiffmeyer

Cosponsors

Utke
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Died in Senate committee
The 2021-2022 Regular Session ended on 2022-05-23. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Summary

Based on the bill title "New nuclear power plant certificate of need issuance prohibition abolishment," this legislation appears to remove existing prohibitions on issuing certificates of need for new nuclear power plants in Minnesota. The bill would effectively lift current restrictions that prevent or limit the construction of new nuclear power facilities by eliminating the ban on granting the necessary regulatory approvals. This change would allow nuclear power plants to move forward in the state's energy planning and permitting process, potentially enabling the development of new nuclear energy infrastructure as part of Minnesota's energy portfolio.

Note

Historical import. Session: 2021-2022

Full Bill Text
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF225&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0
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